Most blockchains were built for open experimentation, but real global finance requires more than just speed and low fees. It requires regulation, privacy, and auditability — and this is exactly where Dusk stands out. Founded in 2018, Dusk is a Layer 1 blockchain purpose-built for regulated financial infrastructure, compliant DeFi, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs).
One of the most exciting milestones ahead is DuskEVM, launching on mainnet in January. DuskEVM allows developers and institutions to deploy standard Solidity smart contracts while settling on Dusk’s Layer 1. This removes friction for builders and opens the door for compliant DeFi applications that institutions can actually use.
Looking further ahead, DuskTrade, launching in 2026 in collaboration with regulated Dutch exchange NPEX, aims to bring €300M+ in tokenized securities on-chain. This is not theory — it’s real-world finance meeting blockchain technology in a compliant way.
What truly differentiates Dusk is its approach to compliant privacy. Using zero-knowledge proofs and advanced cryptography, Dusk enables private yet auditable transactions, making it ideal for institutions, asset tokenization, and regulated markets.
As the crypto industry matures, infrastructure like Dusk will play a key role in onboarding real capital and real users. This is not hype — it’s long-term vision built for adoption.
