Dusk Network is redefining regulated on-chain finance with its Layer 1 blockchain, blending unbreakable privacy and strict compliance for institutions, businesses, and users. Since its mainnet launch in early January 2025, Dusk has proven real-world value through advanced tech like zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and homomorphic encryption – enabling confidential smart contracts that stay fully auditable for regulators.
A game-changing highlight is the partnership with NPEX, a licensed Dutch stock exchange (MTF, Broker, ECSP under AFM supervision). All assets under NPEX management – over €300 million+ in securities – are now tokenized on Dusk, delivering instant settlement, self-custody, and massive cost reductions. This is actual adoption: traditional financial products running fully on-chain in a regulated environment!
Right now in January 2026, the DuskEVM mainnet is launching (second week of January), bringing full EVM compatibility! Developers can deploy standard Solidity smart contracts that settle directly on Dusk's privacy-focused Layer 1 – no more barriers for building compliant DeFi or RWAs. Hedger (Alpha already live) adds confidential privacy to these EVM transactions using ZKPs and homomorphic encryption, perfect for regulated use cases where data protection meets audit needs.
Looking ahead in 2026, DuskTrade (the first major RWA app) launches in partnership with NPEX, expanding tokenized securities trading via the STOX platform. Chainlink CCIP integration further enables secure cross-chain composability of regulated assets, making them usable across ecosystems.
The DUSK token fuels everything: gas fees, staking rewards (secure the network and earn), governance, and ecosystem utilities in compliant apps. With MiCA alignment and licensed infrastructure, Dusk is the bridge institutions trust for privacy-first, fully compliant finance.
This is the blockchain delivering on promises: real tokenized assets, imminent EVM tools, and a clear path to mass adoption. The future of DeFi is regulated, private, and here!
What excites you most – the €300M+ tokenized RWAs, DuskEVM for devs, or Hedger's privacy edge? Let's discuss! 🔥
