Institutional adoption has always been one of the biggest promises of blockchain technology, yet very few networks are actually designed to meet institutional requirements. Regulation, privacy, and auditability are not optional for banks, exchanges, and asset managers — they are mandatory. Dusk was built with these realities in mind from the very beginning.
Founded in 2018, Dusk is a Layer 1 blockchain focused on regulated financial infrastructure, compliant DeFi, and tokenized real-world assets. Instead of treating compliance as an afterthought, Dusk integrates privacy-preserving technology with built-in auditability, allowing institutions to operate on-chain while still meeting regulatory standards. This balance is critical for real adoption.
One of the key enablers of this vision is DuskEVM, Dusk’s EVM-compatible application layer. With DuskEVM, developers can deploy familiar Solidity smart contracts while settling transactions on Dusk’s Layer 1. This removes friction for builders and allows institutions to explore DeFi and RWA use cases without moving away from compliance-focused infrastructure.
Looking forward, DuskTrade, developed in collaboration with regulated Dutch exchange NPEX, aims to bring €300M+ in tokenized securities on-chain. This is a strong signal that Dusk is not just experimenting, but actively building bridges between traditional finance and blockchain technology.
As regulations continue to shape the future of crypto, platforms like Dusk that align with institutional needs are likely to become foundational infrastructure for the next generation of digital finance.
