
AmericanFortress has introduced a beta version of its privacy infrastructure on the Arbitrum Layer 2 network, targeting institutional and high-frequency DeFi users. The system uses human-readable FortressNames and stealth addresses to conceal transaction counterparties while maintaining auditability, aiming to enhance privacy without compromising compliance. This launch leverages Arbitrum's significant DeFi activity, with nearly $20 billion in total value locked, and addresses operational risks like frontrunning and surveillance. The beta also includes a campaign offering lifetime FortressNames to early users, positioning AmericanFortress as a key player in institutional DeFi privacy solutions on Arbitrum.