@Dusk ($DUSK) is currently a hot project in the cryptocurrency world, working on institutional finance and privacy-preserving technology. Recently, Dusk has shown great success in their ecosystem and partnerships in 2025 and early 2026.
Dusk Network Recent Milestones (2025-2026)
After a long 6-year wait, Dusk officially launched their mainnet on January 7, 2026. This is the biggest technical milestone in Dusk's history. With this mainnet launch, Dusk now debuts as a full-fledged Layer-1 blockchain, which complies with the European MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation.
Key Partnerships and Ecosystem Growth
1. Strategic Agreement with NPEX
One of Dusk's most influential partnerships is with the Dutch regulated stock exchange NPEX. Through this collaboration, Dusk aims to put around 300 million euros worth of securities or assets on-chain. This will allow institutional investors to trade shares or bonds via blockchain without legal complications.
2. DuskTrade Launch and RWA Tokenization
In early 2026, Dusk announced a platform called DuskTrade. It is essentially a compliant trading platform for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The waitlist for this platform has already been opened, which is a major step in connecting traditional financial markets to blockchain.
3. Integration with Chainlink
To increase the interconnection of the ecosystem, Dusk is using Chainlink CCIP. As a result, tokenized assets on the Dusk network can be securely traded with other blockchains. This connects Dusk's ecosystem to the entire Web-3 world, not just limited to one chain.
4. DuskEVM and Developer Adoption
Dusk has introduced DuskEVM to attract developers. It is compatible with Ethereum’s Solidity language, but it includes Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology, allowing users to maintain transaction privacy. Since its mainnet readiness in November 2025, a number of DeFi projects have started joining the Dusk ecosystem.
Technological Developments : Citadel and Hyperstaking
Citadel : This is a digital ID protocol that allows users to complete KYC (Know Your Customer) without revealing their personal information. This is very important for banks and financial institutions.
Hyperstaking : After the mainnet launch, Dusk introduced the ‘hyperstaking’ feature, which helps maintain network security and liquidity. According to reports, the staking reward rate is also quite attractive.
Future Prospects
Dusk Network is currently looking to establish itself as a leader in Regulated DeFi. As blockchain regulations tighten in the European Union and globally, the demand for compliance-based networks like Dusk is increasing.
