what's Shade Network?

Shade Network is a privacy-focused Layer-2 blockchain designed to restore confidentiality in cryptocurrency transactions. It operates by concealing transaction details and blocking Miner Extractable Value (MEV) attacks, enabling users to interact with decentralized applications without exposing sensitive data on public ledgers. Built as a scalable solution atop existing Layer-1 networks, Shade Network leverages zero-knowledge proofs and other privacy-preserving technologies to ensure private execution while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystems. This allows developers to build privacy-centric dApps, such as private DeFi protocols and shielded wallets, without compromising on performance or interoperability.

Shade_L2 is a privacy-focused L2, cited in a discussion on L2 AppChains becoming default.