2026-01-18 09:32:44

In 2026, we observe an interesting phenomenon — projects that uphold the balance between compliance and privacy in the blockchain space are beginning to make substantial breakthroughs. Take Dusk as an example, a Layer 1 public chain that has been exploring since 2018. Its recent activities over the past few weeks are truly worth noting.

The most direct news is the official launch of the DuskEVM mainnet in mid-January. Fully compatible with EVM sounds simple, but it has significant implications for the entire ecosystem — developers can now deploy existing Solidity contracts directly, undoubtedly reducing migration costs. More importantly, this clears many obstacles for the implementation of DeFi projects and real-world assets (RWA).

There is also a move that is easy to overlook: the DuskTrade platform, which collaborates with the licensed Dutch exchange NPEX, is expected to bring over €300 million worth of tokenized securities onto the chain this year. Although still in the candidate list stage, this volume is enough to show how many institutions are waiting for this opportunity.

On the technical side, the implementation of the Hedger solution is even more interesting. Through zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption, Dusk has found an entry point between protecting transaction privacy and meeting compliance audits — institutional trading strategies can remain confidential and be reviewed when necessary. In other words, they are paving the way for traditional financial assets to enter Web3, using methods that regulators can accept.

All these developments together suggest that it’s not just a technological upgrade, but a more ambitious effort: proving that a public chain can fully innovate within a compliant framework. In the blockchain ecosystem of 2026, such breakthroughs may have a greater impact than we imagine.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 7h ago

It's not me saying this, but Dusk's recent moves are indeed impressive. Eight years of holding back a big move, huh? EVM compatibility sounds trivial, but can it really solve developers' pain points? Can compliance and privacy be achieved simultaneously? It feels a bit counterintuitive. That number, 300 million euros, finally overwhelmed our friends in the Netherlands haha. Zero-knowledge proofs are truly a technical challenge, not just some flashy innovation. But it's still in the candidate stage, so don't get too excited. Could it become the next victim of a hype cycle again? The Hedger plan sounds serious just from the name—institution-level privacy audits... interesting. Traditional finance entering Web3, regulatory acceptance is key. Dusk is indeed taking the right path. Just worried they might fall behind later. Eight years in, don’t repeat the pig-eating-tiger scenario.

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ProofOfNothing

· 7h ago

Dusk this wave is indeed impressive. Finally, there is a project that combines compliance and innovation in a decent way. --- Zero-knowledge proofs have been around for a long time, and the number of projects that can truly utilize them is very limited. --- €300 million on the chain? Institutions are indeed waiting for this window, no wonder so many people are paying attention to Dusk. --- EVM compatibility is easier to say than to do, and reducing migration costs is crucial for the ecosystem. --- The contradiction between anonymity and censorship has actually been solved by Dusk. This is the way Web3 should go. --- Since 2018 until now, Dusk's persistence is commendable. It all depends on whether it can truly succeed on this path. --- Isn't this exactly the kind of chain that RWA needs for on-chain assets? The infrastructure for compliance is too scarce. --- There are so many people waiting during the waitlist phase. Once officially launched, there will likely be some fluctuations.

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 7h ago

Wait a minute, Dusk's recent developments are really impressive. Combining zero-knowledge proofs with auditing? That's the right path. After EVM compatibility, the ecosystem projects that can connect will double, and the 300 million euros in RWA on-chain is real gold and silver. Finally, someone has broken the balance point between compliance and privacy. A couple of years ago, talking about this was just empty talk. However, DuskTrade is still on the waiting list; it depends on whether NPEX will actually go live... If institutions follow suit, it will count. It feels like 2026 will truly be a turning point for on-chain finance, much more reliable than those purely speculative things.

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RugPullProphet

· 7h ago

Dusk's recent developments are quite interesting, with EVM compatibility and RWA implementation, feeling like they're paving the way for traditional finance. Waiting to see if the 300 million euros on-chain will actually materialize; the candidate list dares to make such bold claims. The combination of zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption sounds impressive, but whether it can actually be implemented is the real question. Regulatory innovation sounds promising, but there's always the fear that it will turn out to be all talk and no action. However, after eight years of hard work, at least they haven't been just empty talk; I have to give them credit for that. If this plan can truly gain acceptance from institutions, it could potentially change the game for many projects.

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