One of the biggest updates this January is the official launch of the DuskEVM mainnet. This is a pivotal moment for the developer community. Historically, building privacy-preserving applications required specialized knowledge of complex cryptography.
DuskEVM changes the game by being Solidity-compatible. Developers can now take their existing Ethereum-based dApps and deploy them on a network that offers native, zero-knowledge privacy. This "Privacy-as-a-Service" model allows for the creation of compliant DeFi protocols where user balances are shielded, yet the protocol remains fully compliant with global financial regulations. By lowering the barrier to entry, Dusk is primed to become the default home for regulated on-chain finance.
