​On January 7, 2026, the Dusk Foundation successfully launched its long-awaited Mainnet. Unlike traditional blockchains that prioritize transparency above all else, Dusk was built from the ground up to solve the "Privacy vs. Compliance" paradox.

​The network utilizes its proprietary Piecrust Virtual Machine and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) cryptography to ensure that sensitive financial data remains confidential while remaining fully auditable by regulators. This launch has introduced "Hyperstaking," a programmable staking logic that allows users to secure the network while earning yields that have recently hovered around 30% APY during the initial bootstrapping phase.