Bridging Compliance and DeFi
Unlocking Institutional Adoption with DuskEVM
The introduction of the DuskEVM layer represents a major leap forward for compliant decentralized finance. For the first time, institutions can leverage a network that combines the ubiquity of the Ethereum Virtual Machine with a fully regulated environment. Because NPEX’s MTF, ECSP, and Broker licenses apply to the entire stack, asset managers can issue, trade, and settle real-world assets under a single regulatory umbrella.
This architecture solves the fragmentation of compliance in DeFi. It enables one-time KYC across all applications and fosters true composability between regulated apps. Furthermore, the DuskEVM is not just a standard copy; it is enhanced with Homomorphic Encryption (HE) operations. This allows for auditable confidential transactions and obfuscated order books—features that are essential for regulated financial instruments but rare in public blockchains. By removing the need for bespoke integrations, Dusk is positioning itself as the premier plug-and-play infrastructure for regulated assets, allowing venues like NPEX and 21X to onboard seamless liquidity.
