Community, I want to flag something about Dusk because the recent updates are the kind that actually build long term strength, not just short term hype.
The network has been hardening the foundation with the DuskDS upgrade that activated in December 2025, aiming for better data availability and overall stability. That matters a lot if Dusk wants to be trusted for settlement and real market activity. At the same time, the modular direction is starting to look cleaner, with DuskEVM as the execution layer that makes it easier for Ethereum builders to ship on Dusk using familiar tooling.
Privacy is also moving from theory to something developers can actually use. Hedger is built to support confidential transactions inside the DuskEVM environment, which is a big deal for apps that need privacy but still want compliance friendly structure. And for users who care about flexibility, the two way bridge to BSC made moving DUSK around much smoother. Add the regulated finance push through NPEX plus stronger interoperability and data standards, and it feels like Dusk is setting itself up for serious use.