Balancing privacy and compliance has always been a challenge in the blockchain industry. Dusk is breaking the deadlock with concrete actions—DuskEVM mainnet officially launched in the second week of January, bringing new solutions with this Layer 1 designed specifically for institutional finance. Backed by over €300 million in real assets, Dusk has gradually gained regulatory recognition and institutional support since 2018, establishing a clear position in the RWA and compliant DeFi track.

From a technical perspective, Dusk's competitiveness is indeed evident. Built-in zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption mechanisms enable complete privacy protection for on-chain transactions while supporting rapid activation of regulatory audit functions. This design avoids many dilemmas faced by public chains—either data exposure that is vulnerable to attacks or compliance flaws that invite regulatory crackdowns. Dusk’s modular architecture allows for a balance among performance, privacy, and compliance.

In terms of ecosystem adaptation, full EVM compatibility significantly lowers development barriers. Solidity developers can deploy directly with zero learning curve while enjoying enhanced privacy features. The addition of the Hedger protocol makes compliant private transactions possible on EVM, creating conditions for institutional-grade DeFi applications and RWA on-chain. During the initial launch phase, the ecosystem’s popularity has noticeably increased, and growth in liquidity and TVL is within expectations.

With the advancement of subsequent products like DuskTrade, the application prospects of the entire ecosystem are gradually becoming clearer. For participants interested in institutional-grade public chains, this track is worth continuous observation.