As the crypto industry matures, the conversation is shifting from speculation to real-world adoption. This transition requires blockchains that can support regulation, institutional participation, and privacy at the same time. Dusk is one of the few Layer 1 networks designed specifically for this future.
Founded in 2018, Dusk focuses on building regulated and privacy-first financial infrastructure. Its modular architecture allows different layers to handle execution, settlement, and privacy independently, which is critical for scaling compliant DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) use cases. Instead of choosing between transparency and confidentiality, Dusk is engineered to deliver both.
A key milestone for the ecosystem is the launch of DuskEVM, which brings EVM compatibility to Dusk’s Layer 1. This enables developers to deploy standard Solidity smart contracts while benefiting from Dusk’s compliance-focused settlement layer. For institutions, this means faster integration without sacrificing regulatory requirements.
Looking ahead, DuskTrade, built in collaboration with regulated Dutch exchange NPEX, aims to bring €300M+ in tokenized securities on-chain. This is a strong signal that Dusk is moving beyond theory into real financial markets with real users and real assets.
As regulations continue to shape the crypto landscape, infrastructure like Dusk is likely to become increasingly important. By aligning privacy, auditability, and compliance from the start, Dusk is positioning itself as a foundational layer for the next generation of digital finance.
