Product and Feature Development
- Payment Service Improvement: In the third quarter of last year, plans were announced to enhance Dusk Pay with scalability and privacy features, making it a MICA-compliant payment network for businesses using regulated stablecoins with higher compliance standards.
- Feature Enhancement: Hyperstaking has been launched in the first quarter of last year, and further development is expected to improve benefits and usability for validators and users participating in maintaining network security.
- Zedger Development: The beta version of Zedger was launched in the first quarter of last year, and in the future, there may be refinements and expanded functionality to better support digital asset management and regulatory compliance.
- Integration with Custodian Banks: The plan to integrate with custodian banks in the second quarter of last year aimed to provide regulated financial services, and further partnerships and integrations with traditional financial institutions are likely in the future.
Partnerships and Expansion
- Consortium Expansion: Dusk Foundation has partnered with Kryha to form the first blockchain consortium in the EU focused on privacy, and they plan to seek additional potential development partners in three other countries to expand the reach and impact of their technology.
- Collaboration with Related Projects: Previously, Dusk Network has allocated grants to the privacy-focused Web3 protocol HOPR and partnered with organizations such as Ankr and Harmony. In the future, more collaborations with projects sharing a similar vision are expected to help develop a safer and more private Web3 ecosystem.
- Participation in Events and Conferences: Dusk Network has participated in various events and conferences such as Dutch Blockchain Week and Dev World Conference in Amsterdam. This participation is likely to continue to increase awareness of Dusk Network and build relationships with key stakeholders in the blockchain and financial industries.
Technical Development
- Blockchain Infrastructure Enhancement: Ongoing development continues on various components of the Dusk Network, including Rusk (the reference platform implementation), the blockchain itself, and the virtual machine. This includes improvements in performance, security, and scalability to support network growth and broader adoption.
- Privacy Technology Research and Development: As a core focus of Dusk Network, continuous research and development is being conducted on privacy technologies such as zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) and privacy-preserving smart contracts to enhance the platform's capabilities and security.
- Development of Tools and Frameworks: Ongoing development of tools and frameworks such as UI Kits and software libraries aims to make it easier for developers to build applications and services on top of the Dusk Network.
Potential AI Integration
- No Official Plans Yet: Currently, there is no official information about Dusk Foundation's plans to directly integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their blockchain platform. However, with the rapid advancement of AI technology and its potential applications in the financial and blockchain industries, it is not unlikely that future exploration and integration of AI will occur to enhance the platform's functionality and efficiency.
