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Hey everyone, today marks exactly 1 year since Dusk mainnet went live (January 7, 2025 January 7, 2026). First immutable blocks produced after phased rollout started Dec 20, 2024. Uptime has been 100% with no major incidents. This is no longer a roadmap promise it’s a fully operational Layer-1.
The single biggest differentiator of Dusk is auditable privacy (also called “selective disclosure privacy”):
Sender, receiver, amount, balances → hidden by default with ZK-PlonK proofs
Compliance officers & regulators can cryptographically verify rules (AML, travel rule, sanctions screening) without ever seeing the underlying data
Users & institutions get real privacy while still being provably MiCA-compliant
This design is why Dusk is one of very few privacy-focused chains that institutions and EU regulators can actually accept.
Live features right now (Jan 2026):
Hedger Alpha → confidential EVM transactions (public testing phase active)
Hyperstaking → smart-contract programmable staking (min 1,000 $DUSK , auto-reinvest, delegated pools like Sozu beta, no unstaking penalties)
Citadel → ZK-KYC / proof-of-compliance without revealing personal data
Chainlink CCIP → official cross-chain layer for tokenized RWAs
Biggest catalyst ahead: NPEX partnership (licensed Dutch MTF exchange, >€200M historical financing, 17,500+ investors). They are preparing to tokenize regulated equities, bonds & funds on Dusk – compliant issuance & trading expected phased rollout 2026.
$DUSK utility:
pays gas for private transactions
staking rewards from 500 million emission pool (spread over 36 years → very low long-term inflation)
governance voting rights
Official Dusk logo attached.
My opinion: After one full year of mainnet, Dusk is quietly doing everything right: privacy + real regulation + institutional partnerships. While many privacy coins face delisting pressure, Dusk is positioned to benefit from MiCA adoption. I believe 2026 will be the year $DUSK wakes up significantly.
What do you think will auditable privacy become the standard for regulated DeFi/RWAs?
Let me know in the comments!

@Dusk #dusk $DUSK

Come closer, friend let me explain Walrus like we’re having chai in Peshawar.
Everyone says “NFTs = ownership”, but most people still lose their collectibles when IPFS links die, Arweave costs explode, or platforms shut down. You paid thousands for a JPEG or video then one day it’s gone or the metadata is corrupted. That’s not ownership.
Walrus (@Walrus 🦭/acc l) fixes it. Decentralized storage on fast Sui blockchain. Your digital collectible files (images, videos, 3D models, music, metadata) get split across thousands of nodes using “Red Stuff” erasure coding. Even if 50%+ nodes disappear, the file rebuilds perfectly. It’s cheap, permanent, private, fast, and on-chain verifiable anyone can prove the data is exactly what you minted, untampered, forever.
Real data today (23 Jan 2026): $WAL ≈ $0.149–$0.156, market cap ~$235–$246M, circulating supply ~1.58B tokens, 24h Binance volume ~$20–$22M (WAL/USDT active). Over 1B $WAL staked, fees burn tokens more collectibles stored = scarcer supply.
Pudgy Penguins already migrated all their media to Walrus if it works for one of the biggest collections, it works for yours. a16z called it key infra in 2026 outlook.
Visuals to add:
Red Stuff erasure coding diagram
Pudgy Penguins NFT media example on Walrus
Current price chart
I hold $WAL because this isn’t hype it’s real ownership for digital collectibles.
You own NFTs/collectibles?
Ever lost one to dead link or shutdown?
Would you move to Walrus for true permanence?
Holding $WAL ? Tell me honestly I’m listening!

@Walrus 🦭/acc #walrus $WAL

As of January 2026, Vanar Chain stands out as the first true AI-native Layer 1 blockchain, purpose-built for AI workloads from the ground up. Unlike chains that add AI as an afterthought via plugins or off-chain tools, Vanar integrates intelligence directly into its protocol. Official details from vanarchain.com describe it as a "fully integrated AI-native blockchain stack" designed for PayFi (AI-powered programmable payments and finance), tokenized real-world assets (RWA), and autonomous AI agents. This enables Web3 apps to learn, adapt, and improve over time transforming programmable to truly intelligent.
Vanar's 5-layer architecture flows data upward for built-in smarts:
Vanar Chain (Base Layer): Modular EVM-compatible L1 with fast, low-cost transactions (ultra-low fees ~$0.0005 in some reports), high throughput, and carbon-neutral ops via renewables. It provides secure infrastructure with native AI primitives—no IPFS or server reliance for core functions.
Neutron (Semantic Memory Layer): Core innovation for persistent, intelligent storage. Neutron uses AI-driven compression (neural + algorithmic) to shrink files dramatically (e.g., 25MB to 50KB, up to 500:1 ratios) into on-chain "Seeds." These Seeds are queryable knowledge objects that capture meaning, context, and relationships not just data hashes. This solves Web3's "ownership illusion" by enabling verifiable, persistent agent memory and real on-chain proofs (e.g., deeds, invoices). Live since 2025, it powers auto-wallet creation and tokenized insights.
Kayon (Contextual AI Reasoning Engine): The on-chain reasoning layer. Kayon queries Neutron Seeds, blockchain data, and enterprise backends in natural language for explainable insights, predictions, compliance automation (KYC/AML), and auditable decisions. It enables oracle-free workflows, hallucination-resistant reasoning via grounding, and real-time intelligence essential for DeFi, RWA, and agents. Operational in 2026 (AI stack live Jan 19 milestone), it turns stored data into actionable smarts.
Axon (Intelligent Automation): Upcoming for adaptive workflows.
Flows (Industry Applications): Upcoming verticals for PayFi, RWA, gaming, enterprise.
Real impact shines in applications: PayFi with partners like Worldpay (Abu Dhabi Finance Week Dec 2025 announcement for agentic payments), RWA tokenization via programmable Seeds, and adaptive AI agents (e.g., myNeutron tools). Recent news: AI integration live (Jan 19, 2026), community-driven utility, and quantum-resistant plans.
$VANRY powers it all: gas fees, staking, governance, AI subscriptions (usage drives burns/buybacks). As of Jan 2026, price ~$0.009 USD, market cap ~$20M, with surging volume from adoption.
Vanar Chain isn't hype it's verifiable infrastructure for AI-Web3 convergence. In an era needing persistent context and on-chain reasoning, it leads. @Vanarchain delivers the future. $VANRY captures real value.

@Vanarchain #vanar $VANRY

Plasma ($XPL ) Compared to Tron, Ethereum & Solana The Stablecoin Specialist Edge
Content:
Stablecoins dominate crypto volume, but most chains aren't optimized for them. Plasma changes the game as a dedicated L1.
Quick comparison (2026 perspective):
Fees → Plasma: Zero for simple USDT (paymaster-sponsored) vs. Ethereum gas spikes, Tron variable costs, Solana occasional outages.
Focus → Stablecoin-native (gasless USDT, custom gas) vs. general-purpose retrofits.
Performance → Sub-second finality + high TPS via PlasmaBFT vs. congestion elsewhere.
Extras → EVM compatibility + Bitcoin bridge (pBTC for BTC in contracts) + confidential tx roadmap.
$XPL powers the secure side: Staking secures the chain, delegation rewards holders, gas from advanced use cases accrues value.
With mainnet live, strong liquidity, and integrations (Curve, Ethena, payment aggregators in Africa/LatAm/Asia), Plasma targets inefficiencies in remittances/commerce huge in regions like South Asia.
In my view, Plasma's specialized design + Tether alignment gives it real adoption potential over incumbents.
Which chain wins stablecoin dominance long-term? Plasma's zero-fee edge or others? Comment your prediction!

@Plasma #Plasma $XPL

Hey everyone, quick real update: Dusk mainnet has now been live for exactly one year (Jan 7 2025 Jan 2026). Uptime 100%, no major incidents, blocks produced continuously.
What makes Dusk different from other privacy chains?
It’s not “full anonymity” (which regulators hate). It’s auditable privacy:
Sender, receiver, amount, balances all hidden by default using ZK-PlonK proofs
Compliance officers / regulators can verify rules (AML, travel rule, sanctions) without seeing the actual data
Selective disclosure: you decide what gets revealed and to whom
This exact design is why Dusk is one of very few privacy projects that institutions and EU regulators can actually work with under MiCA.
Current live features (Jan 2026):
Hedger Alpha confidential EVM transactions (public testing phase)
Hyperstaking smart-contract staking (auto-reinvest, delegated pools, no penalties)
Citadel ZK-KYC prove eligibility without showing ID/passport
Chainlink CCIP cross-chain RWAs (official integration)
Biggest catalyst ahead: NPEX partnership (licensed Dutch MTF exchange, >€200M historical financing). They plan to tokenize real equities, bonds & funds on Dusk in 2026 compliant, private, instant settlement.
$DUSK utility:
gas fees for private txs
staking rewards (500 M emission over 36 years very low long-term inflation)
governance votes
Official Dusk logo attached for reference.
My opinion: After one full year of mainnet, Dusk is no longer “coming soon” it’s here and quietly doing everything right: privacy + real regulation + institutional partnerships. While many privacy coins face delisting pressure, Dusk is positioned to gain from MiCA adoption. I think 2026 will be the year people realize $DUSK is one of the few serious long-term plays in this space.
What do you think will auditable privacy become the standard in regulated DeFi?

@Dusk #dusk $DUSK

Hey everyone, let’s talk about one of the strongest real-world use cases Dusk has right now: the partnership with NPEX.
NPEX is a fully licensed Dutch Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) regulated by the AFM. It has already facilitated over €200 million in financing for SMEs and has more than 17,500 active investors. The Dusk × NPEX collaboration is building Europe’s first blockchain-powered regulated security exchange.
Key points:
• Tokenization of real equities, bonds, funds & certificates on Dusk mainnet
• Full MiCA & MiFID II compliance + ZK-privacy (transactions & balances hidden, but auditable)
• Instant settlement (seconds instead of T+2 days)
• Self-custodial wallets no custodians taking cuts
• Chainlink CCIP used for secure cross-chain transfers
• Phased rollout planned throughout 2026
This builds on Dusk mainnet which has been live since January 7, 2025 (100% uptime after rollout began Dec 20, 2024). Hedger Alpha (confidential EVM transactions) is already in public testing, and the foundation is ready for institutional volume.
$DUSK is the native token: pays gas fees for private trades, staking rewards (500M emissions over 36 years), governance votes. As real regulated assets start moving on-chain, $DUSK demand should increase significantly.
Official Dusk logo looks clean and institutional:
My take: This is not hype it’s a licensed exchange actually using Dusk for tokenized securities. When MiCA is fully in force and RWAs become mainstream in Europe, Dusk is positioned very early. I believe this partnership alone can drive serious adoption in 2026.
What do you think? Would you trade tokenized bonds privately on Dusk?
Let me know below!

@Dusk #dusk $DUSK