The DuskEVM mainnet rollout (second week of January 2026) is here, and it's a game-changer for Solidity developers. You get full EVM compatibility on a Layer 1 that natively supports privacy (ZKPs + homomorphic encryption) and compliance – no more retrofitting layers or compromising on auditability.
This means you can build dApps for regulated use cases like tokenized securities or institutional lending, where data protection is non-negotiable but regulators need transparency. Hedger Alpha (live now) extends confidential txs to these contracts, while Chainlink CCIP enables secure cross-chain movement of RWAs.
Real-world foundation: NPEX (licensed Dutch exchange) has tokenized €300M+ in securities on Dusk, showing the platform handles licensed, high-value assets with instant settlement.
For developers, this is an opportunity to enter the regulated space early – write familiar code, deploy on a chain with institutional trust.
