One of the biggest challenges in blockchain adoption is the conflict between privacy and regulation. Public chains expose too much data, while private systems lack transparency and trust. Dusk was built to solve this exact problem by combining privacy-preserving technology with full auditability for regulated financial use cases.
Founded in 2018, Dusk is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on compliant DeFi, institutional finance, and tokenized real-world assets. Through its modular architecture, Dusk allows applications to remain private where needed, while still enabling regulators and institutions to verify transactions when required. This balance is critical for onboarding real capital into crypto.
With the launch of DuskEVM, developers can now deploy familiar Solidity smart contracts while settling on Dusk’s Layer 1. This removes barriers for builders and accelerates the creation of compliant DeFi and RWA applications. On top of that, Dusk’s Hedger technology introduces confidential transactions on EVM, powered by zero-knowledge proofs and advanced cryptography.
Looking ahead, DuskTrade, built with regulated Dutch exchange NPEX, aims to bring €300M+ in tokenized securities on-chain, proving that Dusk is not theoretical infrastructure, but a real bridge between traditional finance and blockchain.
As regulations increase worldwide, platforms like Dusk that are designed for compliance and privacy from day one are likely to play a major role in the future of digital finance.
