Mainnet & Technical Status
**Mainnet Launch (January 7, 2026): After nearly six years of development, the Dusk mainnet is live. It features ~2-second block times and "instant finality," which is a requirement for institutional financial settlements.
DuskEVM: The network now supports an EVM-compatible layer. This allows developers to use standard tools like MetaMask and Solidity while settling transactions on the privacy-preserving Dusk Layer 1.
Compliance: Dusk is positioned as the "MiCA-compliant" blockchain. It uses Zero-Knowledge Proofs to allow private transactions that remain auditable for regulators—a key feature for onboarding European financial institutions.
💰 Market Performance & $DUSK Token
Current Price: Dusk is trading around $0.15 - $0.21 (depending on the exchange and recent volatility).
Recent Action: The token saw a significant surge (over 100% in a single day) on January 19, 2026, following the post-launch excitement and new partnership announcements.
Staking: You can now stake Dusk directly on the mainnet to secure the network. Current annualized rewards are estimated at 3–4%, though some "Hyperstaking" promotional pools have offered higher temporary yields for early adopters.
