Zac Aztec announced that despite the current downturn in the crypto market, the community has voted to proceed with the Token Generation Event (TGE). Aztec, which has been developing its platform since 2017, emphasizes that its technology and token design are built for longevity. The company plans to hold its treasury tokens, which consist of 1.2 billion tokens, with 797 million locked until November 2026. This approach differs from other projects that often sell tokens during their TGE to raise funds. Aztec's launch strategy involves leveraging Uniswap’s Continuous Concentrated Algorithm (CCA) mechanism for fair price discovery, establishing a significant liquidity pool with 273 million AZTEC tokens and 4,234 ETH. This positions Aztec as the third-largest Uniswap V4 pool, which helps reduce price volatility. The company anticipates that by this time next year, all smart contracts deployed on its platform will be private, catering to a growing demand for privacy-preserving applications. Aztec aims to deliver real-world applications on its network by the end of Q1 2026, reaffirming its commitment to resilience in the crypto industry.