Hedger Alpha being live is a massive step for Dusk Network – it lets EVM transactions stay confidential using zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption, while allowing regulators full audit access through selective disclosure.
This solves the core dilemma for institutions: how to use Ethereum-compatible tools without exposing sensitive financial data on public chains. As DuskEVM mainnet launches this week (second week January 2026), developers can deploy Solidity contracts with this privacy layer built-in, making it easier to create compliant dApps for tokenized funds or institutional DeFi.
The NPEX partnership already demonstrates real scale – over €300 million in regulated securities tokenized on-chain with instant settlement and licensed compliance (AFM-supervised). Chainlink CCIP integration means these assets can move cross-chain securely, expanding their usability.
In my opinion, Hedger turns privacy from a nice-to-have into a must-have for enterprise adoption. It's practical, regulator-friendly tech that could accelerate institutional entry into Web3.
