In the evolving landscape of blockchain, compliance and privacy are no longer optional—they are essential pillars for the future of finance. Standing at the forefront of this transformation, the Dusk Foundation is redefining what a compliant, privacy-focused blockchain can achieve. With its innovative technology and forward-looking approach, Dusk is unlocking new possibilities for institutional-grade DeFi and tokenized real-world assets (RWA).
DuskTrade: Bridging Traditional Finance and Tokenized Assets
One of the most anticipated milestones of 2026 is the launch of DuskTrade, Dusk’s first real-world asset platform. Developed in partnership with the Dutch regulated exchange NPEX, which holds MTF, Broker, and ECSP licenses, DuskTrade is designed to create a secure, compliant, and efficient environment for trading tokenized securities.
Imagine over €300 million worth of tokenized assets circulating on-chain, accessible to investors globally while fully adhering to regulatory standards. DuskTrade not only brings democratization to financial markets but also sets a new benchmark for how traditional finance can integrate with blockchain. The waiting list opens this January, offering early investors a chance to participate in this groundbreaking initiative.
DuskEVM Mainnet: Enabling Compliant DeFi at Scale
If DuskTrade represents Dusk’s innovation in RWA tokenization, DuskEVM Mainnet marks a major leap in blockchain technology. As an EVM-compatible application layer, DuskEVM allows developers and institutions to deploy Solidity smart contracts directly while settling securely on Dusk’s Layer 1.
This seamless design removes integration barriers, lowers development friction, and opens the door to a new era of compliant DeFi and RWA applications. Developers can build versatile financial applications that meet regulatory standards, while institutional investors can confidently participate in decentralized markets with transparency and efficiency.
Hedger: Privacy Meets Compliance
Privacy and compliance have often been viewed as conflicting forces in blockchain. Dusk solves this challenge with Hedger, a revolutionary technology that combines zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption. Hedger enables auditable private transactions, where sensitive details remain hidden from the public but can be verified by regulators as needed.
This breakthrough sets a new standard for compliant privacy in finance, allowing users to transact securely without risking sensitive data, while regulators maintain transparency and control. Hedger Alpha is now live, giving developers and users the first hands-on experience of this innovative technology.
Building the Future of Compliant Finance
Since 2018, Dusk has been dedicated to creating a Layer 1 blockchain built for compliant, privacy-first financial infrastructure. Its modular architecture provides a foundation for institutional applications, compliant DeFi, and tokenized real-world assets, all while ensuring privacy and auditability are core to the system.
With DuskTrade, DuskEVM Mainnet, and Hedger, Dusk is no longer just a vision—it is a fully operational financial ecosystem that balances innovation, privacy, and compliance. The future of finance is unfolding, and Dusk is leading the way.
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