To dive deeper, the Chainlink partnership and Dusk’s ZK-architecture are the two "engines" making this project a serious contender in the 2026 RWA (Real-World Asset) market.
🔗 The Chainlink Strategic Alliance
This isn't just a marketing "logo swap." Announced in late 2025 and fully operational now in early 2026, the partnership involves three core Chainlink products:
CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol): This is the game-changer for institutions. Assets issued on Dusk (like tokenized shares from the NPEX exchange) can now move to other chains like Ethereum or Solana without losing their regulatory "tags."
CCT (Cross-Chain Token) Standard: The native DUSK token itself uses this standard, allowing it to move across chains while maintaining its specific compliance logic.
DataLink & Data Streams: Dusk uses these to pull official, high-frequency market data from traditional exchanges (like NPEX) directly into its smart contracts. This allows for automated, "real-time" price updates for tokenized stocks and bonds.
