Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is often described as the next major wave of blockchain adoption, but few projects are truly prepared for the regulatory complexity it involves. Dusk is approaching this opportunity with a compliance-first mindset, and DuskTrade is a clear example of that strategy in action.
DuskTrade is being developed in collaboration with NPEX, a regulated Dutch exchange holding MTF, Broker, and ECSP licenses. The goal is ambitious but realistic: to bring over €300M in tokenized securities on-chain in a fully compliant manner. This is not experimental DeFi — it is traditional finance infrastructure being carefully integrated with blockchain technology.
What makes this possible is Dusk’s Layer 1 design, which combines privacy-preserving technology with built-in auditability. Financial institutions require confidentiality, but regulators require transparency. Dusk is engineered to support both, making it a strong foundation for regulated trading and investment platforms like DuskTrade.
In parallel, DuskEVM enables developers to deploy standard Solidity smart contracts while settling on Dusk’s compliant Layer 1. This lowers technical barriers and accelerates the development of regulated DeFi and RWA applications around DuskTrade.
As global markets continue to explore tokenization, projects that prioritize regulation and trust are likely to lead. DuskTrade represents a practical step toward bringing real securities on-chain — not through hype, but through compliance, partnerships, and long-term vision.