For years, I’ve watched the privacy sector struggle to find the balance between anonymity and regulation. But as of January 7, 2026, that struggle is effectively over. The @Dusk Mainnet is officially live, and it is not just another blockchain launch—it is the infrastructure update the regulated financial world has been waiting for.
The Mainnet Milestone After six years of rigorous development, seeing the Mainnet go live earlier this month was a pivotal moment for me as a creator in this space. We aren't just talking about "theory" anymore. #Dusk is now a functional Layer-1 blockchain delivering private, compliant smart contracts with instant finality. This is the bedrock required for institutions to finally feel safe moving on-chain.
Connecting the Real World The most exciting update for me isn't just the tech—it's who is using it. The integration with Chainlink, announced just days ago, is a game-changer. By leveraging Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), Dusk is bridging the gap for the Dutch exchange NPEX. We are looking at a pipeline of over €300M in securities ready to be tokenized. This isn't "potential" utility; it's real-world assets (RWAs) finding a home on DuskEVM.
The Data Speaks The market is waking up to this reality. Since the Mainnet launch, I’ve seen $DUSK break a year-long downtrend, surging past resistance levels we haven't touched in ages. With Open Interest (OI) hitting all-time highs and volume exploding, the data confirms that fresh capital is rotating into compliant privacy.
I believe we are witnessing the start of the "Compliance Era" in Web3, and Dusk is leading the charge.
