DuskEVM marks a major leap forward for the Dusk Network, introducing full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility to its privacy-first, compliance-focused blockchain. This upgrade is more than just a technical enhancement—it’s the foundation for a new era of regulated decentralized finance (DeFi), where institutions and developers can build with confidence, speed, and legal clarity. With DuskEVM, the Dusk ecosystem becomes a fertile ground for compliant smart contracts, tokenized assets, and cross-chain innovation, all powered by the $DUSK token.
At its core, DuskEVM allows developers to use familiar Ethereum tools like Solidity, MetaMask, and Hardhat to deploy smart contracts on Dusk. This means faster development cycles and easier onboarding for teams already building in the Ethereum ecosystem. But unlike Ethereum, DuskEVM is built with regulatory compliance in mind. It sits atop a modular architecture where privacy, identity, and settlement layers work together to support real-world financial use cases. The $DUSK token serves as the native asset across this stack, used for gas fees, staking, and governance.
One of the most important aspects of DuskEVM is its focus on licensed institutional partners. These are not just collaborators—they are the backbone of Dusk’s strategy to bring real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain in a legally compliant way. For example, @npex is a licensed Dutch exchange working on multiple regulatory fronts, including MTF and DLT-TSS. @Quantoz brings the EURQ digital euro stablecoin, enabling euro-denominated transactions on-chain. @cordialsys provides compliant custody solutions, while @tradeon21x is pioneering regulated token trading infrastructure. Together, these partners ensure that DuskEVM is not just technically sound but also legally robust.
Cross-chain interoperability is another standout feature. Through integration with Chainlink’s CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol), Data Streams, and DataLink, DuskEVM enables tokenized assets to move securely between blockchains. This is a game-changer for DeFi, as it allows regulated assets issued on Dusk to interact with other ecosystems like Ethereum, Avalanche, or Polygon. It opens the door to composability—where assets can be used in lending, trading, or yield farming protocols across chains—without compromising on compliance.
Perhaps the most exciting application of DuskEVM is DuskTrade, one of the first RWA platforms launching on the network. Built in partnership with a licensed Dutch exchange, DuskTrade will bring €300 million worth of tokenized assets on-chain. These assets will be available to users in a fully regulated environment, combining the transparency and programmability of blockchain with the legal protections of traditional finance. This is a concrete example of how DuskEVM is turning vision into reality.
In summary, DuskEVM is not just another EVM-compatible chain. It’s a purpose-built platform for the next generation of financial applications—where privacy, compliance, and decentralization coexist. By bridging the
gap between traditional finance and DeFi, DuskEVM empowers institutions and developers to build the future of finance with confidence. With strong partners, cross-chain capabilities, and a clear regulatory path, DuskEVM is poised to become a cornerstone of the regulated DeFi landscape.
