@Dusk Foundation is changing compliant DeFi by tackling the "financial blockchain impossible trinity." It offers strong security, full regulatory compliance, and high performance in one privacy-first layer 1 blockchain.
Zero-knowledge proofs allow for private transactions that are fully auditable and meet MiCA standards for institutional use. DuskEVM provides Ethereum-compatible smart contracts with built-in privacy. This unlocks scalable dApps for lending, borrowing, and derivatives without revealing sensitive data.
Real-world assets (RWAs) excel here. STOX enables tokenized securities trading on regulated platforms, already exceeding €300M in on-chain TVL through partnerships with custodian banks like Cordial Systems. Hedger incorporates stablecoins, such as EURQ by Quantoz, for private, verifiable trades, while Chainlink oracles supply secure market data.
$DUSK tokens support staking, governance, and gas fees across a growing range of uses, from private DEXs to compliant yield farming. There is no hype, just reliable infrastructure for banks and protocols stepping into Web3. TVL growth and Q1 2026 launches indicate a speeding up of adoption.
