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​For years, the industry has talked about "institutional adoption." In January 2026, @Dusk n is officially moving from the "planning" phase to "execution" phase. With the Dusk Mainnet now live, the ecosystem has introduced two critical pillars that change the game for $DUSK holders and developers alike: DuskEVM and DuskTrade.

​1. The Power of DuskEVM
​The launch of the EVM-compatible layer is a massive milestone. It allows Solidity developers to bring their existing dApps into the Dusk ecosystem without rewriting code, but with one major upgrade: native privacy. By combining the ease of Ethereum’s development tools with Dusk’s Zero-Knowledge technology (specifically the Hedger protocol), we are seeing the first truly scalable "Shielded DeFi" applications.

​2. Bringing €300M+ On-Chain with NPEX
​The partnership with the Dutch regulated exchange NPEX is arguably the most significant RWA (Real-World Asset) development in Europe this year. Through DuskTrade, @dusk_foundation is facilitating the tokenization of over €300 million in equities and bonds. This isn't a "pilot" or a "testnet demo"—this is real capital moving onto a public, permissionless (yet compliant) Layer 1.

​3. Hyperstaking and Network Security
​With Mainnet maturity comes Hyperstaking. $DUSK stakers are now securing a network that settles actual regulated securities. This creates a unique value loop: as more RWAs are tokenized and traded on-chain, the utility and demand for the $DUSK token as the network's gas and collateral increases.

​The era of "purely speculative" crypto is fading. Projects that provide actual infrastructure for the global financial system—like Dusk—are the ones that will define the 2026 bull cycle.
​#Dusk #Mainnet #RWA #DuskEVM #CryptoNews2026

DuskEVM is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible application layer of the Dusk Network, a Layer-1 blockchain specifically engineered for regulated finance and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization.
Launched on mainnet in January 2026, #DuskEVM serves as a bridge between the vast ecosystem of Ethereum developers and Dusk’s specialized, privacy-preserving infrastructure.
## Core Features & Capabilities
#DuskEVM is designed to solve the "transparency paradox" in finance—where institutions need the efficiency of a blockchain but cannot legally or competitively expose sensitive transaction data.
Solidity Compatibility: It allows developers to deploy standard Solidity smart contracts using familiar tools (like Hardhat, Foundry, or MetaMask). This eliminates the learning curve for teams moving from Ethereum or Polygon.
Selective Transparency (Hedger Technology): Unlike standard EVMs where all data is public, DuskEVM utilizes Hedger. This proprietary technology combines
Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and homomorphic encryption to allow transactions to be private to the public while remaining fully auditable by regulators.
Institutional Compliance: It is built to satisfy strict European regulations like MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) and GDPR. It enables the issuance of tokenized bonds, equities, and funds that require.
"know-your-transaction" (KYT) and "know-your-customer" (KYC) checks at the protocol level.
Modular Architecture: DuskEVM sits on top of DuskDS (the Data & Settlement layer). This separation ensures that while the application logic runs in the EVM, the final settlement is fast, deterministic, and immutable.
### Why It Matters for RWAs
Traditional financial institutions have historically avoided public blockchains due to privacy concerns. DuskEVM changes this by providing a "sandbox" where:
1.Banks can tokenize hundreds of millions of euros in assets (e.g., the NPEX exchange integration).
2.DeFi Protocols can build "Compliant DeFi" where only verified participants can trade.
3.Privacy is Default: Users can transact without revealing their balances or trade history to the entire world.
#duskprotocol $DUSK @Dusk_Foundation

The developer landscape has changed forever with the release of DuskEVM this January 2026. For the first time, developers can use the familiar Solidity language to build applications that have privacy-preserving Zero-Knowledge proofs baked directly into the protocol. This means the thousands of builders from the Ethereum ecosystem can now easily migrate their dApps to @Dusk to benefit from institutional-grade confidentiality and MiCA-compliant infrastructure. The $DUSK token is at the heart of this evolution, serving as the essential fuel for this new EVM-compatible layer. Whether it's building private DeFi protocols or secure identity solutions, Dusk provides the tools that were previously missing from the Web3 stack. I’m incredibly excited to see the wave of innovative applications that will launch on the $DUSK network throughout the rest of 2026! #Dusk #DuskEVM #Solidity #ZKP

The wait is over! With the DuskEVM mainnet officially going live this month, @Dusk has just removed the biggest barrier for institutional adoption. By combining Ethereum-compatible smart contracts with native Zero-Knowledge (ZK) privacy, Dusk is providing the "missing link" for regulated finance.
What makes this week’s updates so significant?
The DuskEVM Milestone: Developers can now deploy standard Solidity dApps while benefiting from Dusk’s unique Hedger technology. This allows for "auditable privacy"—where transaction details are shielded from the public but remain verifiable for regulators.The €300M RWA Pipeline: Through the strategic partnership with the NPEX stock exchange, we are seeing real securities move on-chain. This isn't a pilot; it’s a full-scale commercial integration using Chainlink CCIP to ensure these assets are interoperable across the entire Web3 space.Hyperstaking Rewards: For the community, the mainnet launch also opens up the "Hyperstaking" era, offering significant rewards for those securing the network.
Dusk is proving that you don't have to choose between privacy and compliance. As European MiCA regulations set the global standard, $DUSK is perfectly positioned as the infrastructure of choice for the next trillion-dollar wave of Real-World Assets.
#Dusk $DUSK @dusk_foundation #RWA #Mainnet #DuskEVM #CreatorPad

One of the biggest game-changers in the @Dusk ecosystem this year is the rollout of DuskEVM. In the past, developers had to choose between the ease of Ethereum’s Solidity and the privacy of specialized chains. Now, $DUSK has bridged that gap. DuskEVM allows developers to deploy standard Solidity smart contracts while leveraging native Zero-Knowledge proofs for transaction confidentiality. This 'programmable privacy' is exactly what the industry needs to attract builders who are tired of fully transparent ledgers that expose sensitive business logic. By making the network EVM-compatible, Dusk is inviting a massive wave of innovation from the existing DeFi community, all while maintaining strict compliance with global financial regulations. It’s the perfect blend of familiarity and cutting-edge tech. #Dusk #DuskEVM #Solidity #Web3

Dusk Network: The Privacy-Powered Layer 1 That's Finally Live and Ready for Institutional RWAs in 2026
After six long years of intense development, Dusk Network's mainnet went live in early 2026—and it's already making waves as one of the most compelling privacy-first blockchains for regulated finance. Built specifically for real-world assets (RWAs), Dusk combines zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) with full compliance to MiCA, MiFID II, and the DLT Pilot Regime, solving the biggest pain points in traditional finance meeting blockchain.
Imagine issuing, trading, and settling tokenized securities natively on-chain—private by default, yet fully auditable for regulators. That's exactly what Dusk delivers through its modular architecture: DuskDS for secure consensus, #DuskEVM (Solidity-compatible with privacy via Hedger for auditable ZK transactions), and upcoming Lightspeed L2 for fast #DeFi . The recent partnership with NPEX (a fully regulated Dutch stock exchange) and Chainlink integration is huge—using CCIP for cross-chain composability of tokenized assets, DataLink for secure on-chain market data, and enabling secondary markets for European securities. We're talking real institutional adoption, with €300M+ in assets potentially coming on-chain through NPEX.
$DUSK isn't just gas—it's the utility backbone: staking for Hyperstaking rewards (custom logic via smart contracts, even liquid staking), network fees, consensus participation, and a thoughtful 36-year emission schedule that aligns incentives long-term without endless inflation. With mainnet live, Hedger enabling confidential yet compliant txs, and custody solutions like Dusk Vault partnering with regulated entities, this feels like the gateway for banks, businesses, and users to enter regulated DeFi without compromises.
If privacy + real compliance is the future of RWAs (and I believe it is), $DUSK is positioned perfectly. Mainnet momentum, partnerships, and tech stack make it a standout in 2026. Who's accumulating?
Check more details and join the conversation in the CreatorPad resources! @dusk_foundation $DUSK #Dusk 🚀