Summary

  • ZENDEX launched the first phase of its public testnet for private on-chain trading on Horizen using zero-knowledge proofs in October 2026.
  • Aave V4 launched on Base in October 2026 as its first multi-chain deployment.
  • Privacy Pools v2 integrated with Aave yield for private payments across seven networks on 22 October 2026.

ZENDEX launched the first phase of its public testnet in October 2026. It brings private on-chain trading to Horizen with zero-knowledge proofs. Users can trade without exposing positions or amounts on-chain.

This testnet debuts a private DEX built for ZK privacy in DeFi.

Context

New public testnets and mainnet launches speed up zk-privacy tools. These tools target confidential DeFi trading on Ethereum and Horizen. ZENDEX joins projects that push dark-pool style trading and shielded transactions into EVM setups.

The timing matches rising demand for on-chain privacy. Trading volumes grow while regulators watch closer. Earlier test phases stayed limited. The October 2026 public rollout now opens the doors wider.

Details

The ZENDEX testnet supports private EVM trading with zero-knowledge proofs. These proofs hide trade details yet settle on Horizen. A full security audit by Hacken and Dual came first. The team added points incentives to spark early activity.

"ZENDEX has launched its public testnet enabling private trading via zero-knowledge proofs on Horizen."

, u.today (https://u.today/zendex-launches-public-testnet-for-privacy-focused-defi-trading)

Aave V4 launched on Base in October 2026 as its first multi-chain deployment. Privacy Pools v2 integrated with Aave yield on 22 October 2026. This setup enables private payments and swaps across seven major networks. Established protocols now layer privacy onto yield and lending products.

Details on user adoption or post-audit security remain limited.

The ZENDEX testnet and its private DEX features compete directly with these updates. They fight for attention from developers and traders on Horizen and Ethereum alike.

Mainnet timelines and audit follow-ups will decide what comes next. The points program must turn into real volume on the testnet.