January is flying by, and we’re already well into 2026. Want to start building with Cartesi but not sure where to begin?
Here’s a throwback to one of our favorite holiday dev moments: a simple, hands-on, 3-step playground challenge by our Dev Advocacy team. Try it out below 👇
Dive in: https://quests.mugen.builders/
I. “Messaging” challenge: learn Cartesi inputs + outputs
II. Explore state: memory updates + reading values anytime
III. Add assets: use our portals + unlock new features
Complete it, drop your proof, and enjoy the festive visuals one last time!
Repost: https://x.com/cartesiproject/status/2013643157599052032
#dusk $DUSK @Dusk_Foundation
DUSK down another 25%+ today, sitting at ~$0.197 after that crazy January run. Everyone screaming "dead cat bounce" but honestly this is textbook cooldown after going 4-5x in weeks. Volume still holding $180-200M, that's not fading interest—that's rotation.
What keeps me calm: This isn't a meme play. Mainnet is live, NPEX is actually moving €300M+ of real securities on-chain with full Dutch regulatory blessing, and zk-privacy + MiCA compliance is the exact combo institutions have been begging for. Most privacy coins are getting squeezed by regs; DUSK is the one getting invited to the table.
Support at $0.18 looks solid so far. If it holds, I see $0.30+ comeback fast. If not, $0.15 zone is my next buy. Either way, I'm not panicking—fundamentals are stacking. Adding quietly.
Plasma is building payment-grade blockchain infrastructure with Bitcoin-anchored security at its core, strengthening neutrality and censorship resistance. Designed for both retail users in high-adoption regions and institutions in finance, Plasma focuses on fast, reliable stablecoin settlement where trust, scale, and real-world usability truly matter.
#plasma $XPL @Plasma
@Vanar stands out as a layer-1 chain built for actual mainstream adoption rather than speculative hype. The team comes from gaming and entertainment, so they’re designing Web3 for people who care about experience, not just wallets and gas. Vanar bridges gaming, metaverse, AI and brand engagement into one ecosystem meaning users don’t have to juggle hundreds of tools just to participate.
With VANRY powering the network and products like Virtua and VGN introducing gamers and brands to digital ownership, it feels like an early glimpse at how blockchain could reach millions of everyday users. What makes Vanar interesting isn’t just speed or efficiency, but the intention: Web3 that’s accessible, fun, and actually usable in the real world.
@Vanar $VANRY #vanar
Why Dusk Network Is Powering the Future of Compliant On-Chain Finance
@Dusk_Foundation #Dusk $DUSK
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Dusk Network is a purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain designed to bring global financial markets fully on-chain with compliant privacy at its core. Unlike traditional privacy chains focused on anonymity, Dusk enables confidential transactions with selective disclosure, meeting regulatory needs while protecting sensitive data. This makes DUSK highly attractive to institutions, enterprises, and regulated DeFi users.
In January 2026, Dusk entered a major growth phase following its long-awaited mainnet launch on January 7, marking the culmination of six years of development. Since launch, DUSK has shown strong momentum, trading in the $0.20–$0.26 range with rising volume and growing visibility within the privacy sector.
Dusk’s zero-knowledge architecture aligns with key frameworks like MiCA, MiFID II, and the EU DLT Pilot Regime, positioning it as a real-world finance blockchain. Partnerships such as NPEX demonstrate live tokenization of regulated securities, while integrations with Chainlink and euro-backed stablecoins like EURQ add institutional-grade reliability.
With an active community, strong developer tooling, staking incentives, and growing RWA adoption, Dusk Network is steadily positioning itself as a core layer for compliant blockchain finance.
Here is your Creator Spotlight of the week!
🏆 @hiranonft: Hirano analyzes how the arrival of Juno is redefining the Ragnarok Landverse meta. He details the transition from simple grinding to resource management, market strategy, and long-term planning, while offering advice on how players can prepare ahead of time.
https://t.co/FdGwuyz1CB
🏆 @Tita_KIND: Tita provides a concise overview of the Grand Arena guild system, explaining how guilds can participate early to access the upcoming $50,000 Guild Grants and support their journey from day one.
https://t.co/5W69revO7k
🏆 @bluebirdaxie: Peto presents an exciting vlog from Buenos Aires during Dev Connect, capturing the Axie side event and the Axie Classic tournament with fantastic energy and on-the-ground vibes.
https://t.co/DvThsmn85x
🏆 @Dabudda17: Dabudda shares an impressive infographic highlighting the various in-game campaigns, using clean visuals and a smart structure to make complex information easy to understand at a glance.
https://t.co/SY9lpJZrVZ
🏆 @LucianaTL: Lalle prepares the community for an exclusive AMA regarding the Pixels Content Creator Program, teasing key insights on rewards, creator basics, and community events, along with a live Q&A to help new creators start with confidence.
https://t.co/TQ0FgPRhrG
Thank you to all Ronin creators—we appreciate you! 💙
DeFi's blowing up everywhere, but yeah, all those regulatory roadblocks keep holding it back. That's where @Dusk_Foundation comes in with Dusk Network and flips the script on compliant DeFi—or RegDeFi as some call it.
They built privacy right into the core so you get decentralized finance that actually plays by the rules. No more relying on expensive middlemen to handle KYC and AML checks. Dusk does it all with these confidential smart contracts (XSC) that let you trade assets anonymously, but everything's still verifiable when it needs to be.
$DUSK is the token that powers the whole show—pays for transactions, staking to keep things secure, and their SBA consensus makes sure it's fast, cheap, and doesn't give up on being decentralized.
Take institutions for example: they can issue tokenized securities that tick all the MiFID II boxes, but the actual trade details? Stay private. No leaks like you see on those fully open chains.
This setup really fixes those annoying real-world issues, and it's drawing in big enterprise players who wouldn't touch regular DeFi.
It's almost like having a super secure digital vault out in the wild—easy to use if you're allowed in, but nobody's breaking through.
Wrapping it up, with regs getting stricter all over the place, $DUSK is setting itself up as the solid foundation for DeFi that can actually last long-term. Innovation plus real accountability. That's the combo we need.
#dusk
Most blockchains sound amazing on paper, but in practice? They can be a headache. High fees, slow confirmations, confusing wallets—it’s like being handed a Ferrari with no keys. Vanar Chain takes a completely different route. Transactions zip through in seconds, cost just pennies, and actually feel… usable.
But Vanar isn’t stopping at speed. It’s creating a bridge between the digital worlds people already love and the blockchain itself. Picture this: you earn a rare skin in a game, and suddenly it unlocks a reward in a metaverse store. Or you buy a virtual item that instantly links to a real-world benefit. It’s seamless, intuitive, and yes—fun.
The bigger picture? Adoption isn’t about flashy tech—it’s about experiences that stick. Vanar makes crypto something you can actually weave into your day-to-day, without thinking twice. It turns abstract ideas into practical, repeatable actions that make sense to millions stepping into Web3 for the first time.
In short, Vanar isn’t just another blockchain. It’s a fast, friendly, and surprisingly human way to bring digital assets into the real world.
@Vanar #Vanar $VANRY
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Dusk: Layer-1 Built for Real Finance
#Dusk @Dusk_Foundation $DUSK
Dusk is a Layer-1 blockchain designed for real-world financial systems, not retail crypto hype. It blends privacy and compliance, letting institutions run markets on-chain without exposing sensitive data.
With Dusk, you can issue tokenized assets, securities, and DeFi products that follow rules like KYC/AML directly on-chain — no off-chain work needed. Privacy by design, openness when required — exactly what regulators and businesses need.
#Dusk @Dusk_Foundation $DUSK