Dusk Network stands out in the privacy-focused blockchain space by rejecting the usual “privacy = anonymity” approach. Instead, it builds privacy through mathematical certainty and economic incentives. Its confidential smart contracts aren’t just regular contracts wrapped in secrecy—they reconstruct the chain itself, from state representation and transaction models to consensus validation. Unlike traditional account models that expose balances and nonces, Dusk uses UTXO-like encrypted notes with zero-knowledge proofs, ensuring transfers prove only “input validity, output legality, and total conservation” without revealing actual values or directions. In short, on-chain data is verifiable but invisible.
Dusk’s gas model is equally innovative. Beyond tying fees to computation, it factors in proof generation costs and dynamically adjusts network security and usage via staking and $DUSK burning. This ensures token value reflects actual network load, not just speculative hype.
The team continues to optimize Piecrust (WASM confidential execution), shrinking proof sizes, speeding up generation, and adding granular permissions and cross-contract security. While subtle, these updates lay the foundation for institutional-grade privacy infrastructure. In today’s regulatory climate, few projects balance maximum user privacy with compliance—but Dusk is steadily proving it’s possible.
MARKET SHOCK: Silver Just Out-Liquidated Bitcoin 🚨
This wasn’t on anyone’s radar - silver, not Bitcoin, triggered the largest liquidation event across crypto in the last 24 hours.
A sudden ~35% collapse in silver prices detonated tokenized silver futures on crypto platforms, setting off a liquidation cascade that eclipsed both $BTC and $ETH 📉⚡️
So what went wrong?
The traditional metals market cracked hard. Traders running heavy leverage on tokenized silver felt the impact instantly, as on-chain positions unraveled faster than the underlying market itself. One drop led to another — domino-style liquidations.
The takeaway is clear: 👉 Risk no longer lives only in crypto 👉 When TradFi assets come on-chain, they import their volatility 👉 Tokenized RWAs can move faster — and break harder — than expected
Meanwhile, majors held their ground:
Crypto stayed volatile, but today’s headline belonged to a metal that lost its shine.
New markets | New structures | New kinds of shockwaves.
Stable Gas, Predictable Blockchain: How Plasma Redefines On-Chain Economics
When I examine @Plasma , the first thing that strikes me isn’t throughput, it’s its predictability. By denominating execution in stable value, plasma decouples blockspace from market speculation. Gas fees no longer spike with hype cycles or fade with attention; instead, they mirror operational cost rather than sentiment.
This subtle shift transforms the mental model of users, developers, and institutions alike. Sub-second finality and EVM compatibility serve as scaffolding, but the real story is how stable-denominated execution quietly creates a financial-grade blockchain pipeline. Imagine liquidity moving through a network of pipes: no turbulence, just smooth, reliable flow. For institutional settlements, predictable costs are as valuable as speed or security. In practice, stable gas redefines risk modeling, capital allocation, and even the design of cross-chain interactions.
Plasma doesn’t merely move value, it reframes how we think about the economics of doing so onchain. By separating transaction execution from speculation, it lays the groundwork for a blockchain that behaves like true financial infrastructure rather than a volatile commodity market. #plasma $XPL @Plasma
The precious metals market just went through a brutal correction 📉. In a span of only 36 hours, major assets saw aggressive repricing. Gold dropped 13.6%, while Silver was hit even harder, plunging nearly 30%.
The speed and magnitude of these moves signal elevated volatility and growing uncertainty across the metals space ⚠️.
I’ve been tracking $BERA today after a heavy sell-off. The token is down over 12%, and the chart is clearly under pressure.
The Opportunity This move looks stretched. Momentum indicators show BERA deeply oversold, with RSI sitting near 12%, an extreme level that often leads to short-term relief bounces as sellers get exhausted. Price is also approaching a potential demand zone, where buyers could start stepping in.
The Risk The major concern is the upcoming token unlock. Roughly $206.5M worth of supply is scheduled to enter the market next week. That’s a significant overhang and could extend the downside. On top of that, capital flows currently show more money exiting than entering.
My Take The oversold setup is tempting, but the unlock is a real threat. For now, I’m staying on the sidelines. I’d rather wait for the supply event to pass than risk getting caught in a post-unlock sell-off.
Dusk isn’t selling privacy as a narrative, it’s building it as financial infrastructure. The thesis is simple: markets need confidentiality and final settlement with auditability when required. The stack is evolving toward DuskDS for settlement and security, DuskEVM for execution, and a future DuskVM for deeper confidential logic. Phoenix handles transactions, Zedger supports security-token workflows, and Hedger enables compliant confidential activity inside DuskEVM.
After the Jan 17, 2026 bridge incident, ops were paused, mitigations shipped, and the core network stayed live. Why it matters: regulated RWAs need privacy plus accountability.
What stands out is visible progress—active docs, updating repos, and architecture built for the long game. No newer announcements since Jan 17, but dev activity remains steady.
Walrus is building a new way to handle data on-chain without sacrificing scalability. Instead of bloating blockchains, @Walrus 🦭/acc focuses on efficient, decentralized storage that actually fits Web3 needs. As more apps go on-chain, data becomes the bottleneck. Walrus is solving that layer quietly, but with real impact.
@Dusk is redefining privacy and blockchain technology. With $DUSK , they are building a more secure and private decentralized financial ecosystem. Embrace the future of privacy today. #Dusk
$DUSK Network because it is not chasing noisy privacy it is building privacy that finance can actually use.
$DUSK Phoenix brings confidential transfers, Zedger pushes that logic toward regulated assets, and XSC is the bridge between on chain tech and real world rules.
Dusk Foundation recently paused bridge services after unusual activity and moved straight into mitigation and hardening, which is exactly the kind of discipline this category needs.
DUSK also has an ERC20 presence on Ethereum and you can see activity moving through Etherscan, but the bigger play is native usage where staking and fees turn into real demand.
Dusk is trying to make confidential settlement feel normal, not mysterious, and that is the kind of slow build that can win.
@Plasma most overlooked design choice isn’t speed or EVM parity, but the decision to denominate execution in stable value. From what I’ve observed, when gas no longer fluctuates with speculative demand, blockspace begins to behave more like infrastructure than a commodity market. This shift quietly reshapes how users, developers, and institutions think about cost predictability, risk, and on-chain scalability. #plasma $XPL @Plasma
After 20 splits deep on the $TRUMP chart, long holders are probably requesting medical assistance by now. From “king of the market” to “emperor of account dilution,” the journey has been… historic.
But wait :)) plot twist.
The President wants to buy Greenland.
The Fed Chair just got verbally launched into orbit.
Is this the macro chaos signal that sparks a legendary reversal?
Scenario 1: Rates get cut, the printers go brrr, liquidity floods in, and $TRUMP somehow pumps back toward former glory 🚀
Scenario 2: Close the chart immediately. Some visuals are simply not meant for human eyes 😂
At this point, after 20 splits, what’s even left to mourn?
So… are we finally bottom-fishing, or is this still a falling knife?
$ASTER Looking very heavy again. Back into the critical $0.593 support zone.
That $0.72 resistance was the main catalyst slowing the downside. And as the Divergence Indicator showed, the rally was completely overextended near the top.
Lose this support and the $0.55 wick is next. Probably heads into new lows over the coming weeks once it's lost. This downtrend still has a ways to go before consolidation. Chart is not ready for sideways action yet.
After a solid bullish rally, $ENSO is starting to show signs of exhaustion. Price is getting rejected near the upper resistance zone, and momentum has clearly slowed compared to the earlier impulse.
If sellers continue to apply pressure here, a short-term pullback wouldn’t be surprising, especially after such a steep move up.
$BTC has slipped below the 84,000 USDT level and is currently trading at 83,927.7 USDT. Despite the drop, BTC still shows a modest 1.25% gain over the past 24 hours, reflecting ongoing short-term volatility in the market. $BNB $SOL #MarketUpdate #BTC #downtrend
After rewatching CZ’s recent AMA, one thing stood out clearly to me: Binance is no longer chasing fast growth, it’s choosing survival. CZ openly acknowledged that tighter global regulations aren’t temporary. From the US to the EU and Asia, rules are hardening. Binance’s response is clear: stricter KYC, reduced risk, and operating only where laws are clear. It may feel slower and less exciting, but in my opinion, this shift signals maturity. The game has changed, and Binance is adapting to last long-term, not to gamble short-term.
When Sanctions Backfire: China’s Oil Pivot from Venezuela to Canada
At one point, Trump’s strategy seemed straightforward: pressure Venezuela hard enough to cut China off from its oil lifeline. Sanctions tightened, exports collapsed, and the assumption was simple—without Venezuelan crude, China would feel the squeeze. But geopolitics rarely moves in straight lines. Instead of being cornered, China pivoted—straight into Canada’s backyard. Canada, the world’s fourth-largest oil producer, has vast reserves of heavy crude, particularly in Alberta. Interestingly, this oil is technically similar to Venezuelan heavy crude, making it an almost perfect substitute for Chinese refineries. For years, the problem wasn’t supply—it was logistics. Pipeline constraints meant Canada struggled to move its oil efficiently to global markets.
That changed in 2024, when the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion finally came online. Here’s the irony: while the U.S. continued to pressure Canadian oil prices downward, China moved fast. As Venezuelan supply dried up, Chinese refiners didn’t hesitate. Tankers were redirected, and Canada quickly became the alternative source. The timing mattered. Venezuelan oil stockpiles at sea could only buffer China for about two months. Once that window closed, Canadian crude filled the gap almost seamlessly. Even more surprising was the math. Shipping oil from Canada to China takes around 40 days less than from Venezuela. When freight costs, delivery speed, and reliability are factored in, Canadian oil became competitive—even at slightly higher prices. For Canada, the conclusion was obvious: China, though politically different, proved to be a more predictable and stable buyer.
In the end, a strategy designed to isolate China achieved the opposite. Trump’s pressure didn’t close China’s door—it opened a larger one. Today, China purchases nearly 40% of Canada’s seaborne crude, and pipeline shipments to China now rival—and in some cases exceed—those to the United States. This is what a shift in global patterns looks like. Coercion may force short-term compliance, but long-term stability comes from aligned incentives and mutual benefit. #CZ #ElonMusk #TRUMP #LatestNewsUpdate $BTC $PAXG $ADA
Bitcoin Under Pressure: Energy Costs Signal Possible Pullback
The Bitcoin market is currently navigating a complex intersection of energy economics and investor sentiment. Recent data suggests that the fair value of the network—often tied to the cost of production—is flashing caution. With electricity costs for mining a single Bitcoin averaging $59,450 and total production expenditures reaching $74,300, the asset is testing the resilience of its most fundamental participants: the miners. The Miner Exodus and Market Reality A miner exodus is becoming a central theme as the hash rate—the total computational power securing the network—dipped to mid-2025 levels this January.
This decline is attributed to a double squeeze: rising energy costs and a shift in resources toward AI operations. Furthermore, severe winter storms in the US forced major mining pools to curtail operations, temporarily weakening network metrics. Long-Term Value vs. Short-Term Strain Despite the bearish pressure, history offers a silver lining. When miners exit, the network eventually adjusts its difficulty, lowering the barrier for those remaining. While price targets between $59,000 and $74,000 are possible "floor" levels, the estimated energy-based fair value sits much higher, at approximately $120,950. Historically, Bitcoin tends to revert to this mean value after periods of extreme volatility, suggesting that while the floor may be shaky, the ceiling remains high.