Dusk Network in January 2026 reflects steady execution since mainnet activation, with DuskEVM live and supporting EVM-compatible development. The modular stack DuskDS for ZK-secured settlement/data availability and DuskEVM for smart contract execution enables scalable, privacy-enhanced applications that inherit regulatory alignment.
Hedger Alpha advances this by delivering confidential transactions via homomorphic encryption + zero-knowledge proofs, balancing privacy with auditability for MiCA-compliant use cases.
The NPEX partnership progresses toward DuskTrade (2026 launch), targeting significant tokenized securities volume on-chain, bolstered by Chainlink for interoperability and data reliability.
This focus on institutional-grade utility programmable privacy, compliance embedding, and reduced friction distinguishes Dusk in the regulated DeFi and RWA space.
What aspects of Dusk's modular privacy architecture do you find most promising for future financial infrastructure?