The launch of Dusk Network's mainnet on January 7, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for privacy in regulated blockchain applications. After years of development, has @Dusk delivered a Layer 1 that's purpose-built for institutions—combining zero-knowledge proofs, selective disclosure, and full auditability so transactions stay confidential yet compliant.
At the heart of this momentum is the Dusk Creator Pad initiative, now live via collaboration with Binance. This program is designed to fuel developers and creators building on Dusk's ecosystem. With DuskEVM (EVM-compatible layer) rolling out in early January, Solidity devs can deploy smart contracts seamlessly while settling on Dusk's privacy-secured chain—no more choosing between Ethereum compatibility and real confidentiality.
Hedger Alpha is already live, enabling ZK-powered privacy for EVM apps that's auditable for regulators—perfect for regulated DeFi and tokenized RWAs. The flagship DuskTrade app, partnering with licensed Dutch exchange NPEX, is set to bring over €300M in tokenized securities on-chain this year, proving Dusk isn't just theory—it's delivering real institutional adoption.
Participating in Creator Pad is straightforward: sign up via the Notion page to start building, earn points through content creation and tasks, and compete for a share of the massive 3M+ $DUSK prize pool (campaign runs through early February). $DUSK powers everything—staking for security, governance votes, gas fees, and incentives in this growing ecosystem.
If you're a developer tired of transparent chains exposing sensitive data or an investor eyeing the privacy coin resurgence (with $DUSK surging post-mainnet), Creator Pad is your entry point. Privacy + compliance = the next big wave in finance. Join now and build the regulated future! #dusk