2026-01-11 22:20:25

The Dusk Foundation has been very active recently, and in 2026, it will officially launch DuskTrade—a RWA tokenization platform developed in partnership with the Dutch licensed exchange NPEX. This project plans to list over €300 million in securities assets, using a modular architecture to balance compliance and efficiency.

On the technical side, it’s very interesting. The zero-knowledge proof solution allows transactions to be both auditable and private, which is tailor-made for financial regulation. The hot-cold layered storage architecture also performs well, reducing costs by 42% compared to traditional solutions and increasing node incentive efficiency by 37%. DuskEVM is compatible with Solidity, and combined with the privacy layer design, it meets both developer familiarity and security requirements.

On the ecosystem side, the DUSK token is the core of the entire system—staking, payments, and governance are all connected through it, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens. The founding team has committed to a 4-year lock-up, a sincerity rarely seen in the industry. The testnet has already attracted over 20,000 nodes. After a certain DeFi project used Dusk’s privacy smart contracts, the operational costs for a single node were directly cut by 40%. Data shows that this solution has indeed gained traction in real-world applications.

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SadMoneyMeow

· 5h ago

Zero-knowledge proofs are indeed clever, combining auditing and privacy on both fronts, leaving regulators with nothing to say. 42% cost savings... that number looks pretty impressive, can it really be achieved? I believe the founding team is locked in for 4 years, which indicates they’re not here just to cut a quick profit. If DuskTrade can really launch with 300 million euros in assets, it’s no longer just a blockchain toy. With so many nodes, it shows there’s at least some market interest, but real-world application depends on subsequent developments. RWA (Real-World Assets) is a very complex area; controlling compliance costs is the key.

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RektDetective

· 18h ago

Dusk this wave definitely has some substance. The combination of zero-knowledge proofs and privacy is a game-changer for traditional finance. The founding team locking in for 4 years shows sincerity, unlike some projects that run away every day as expected. Is this 42% cost optimization data reliable? I'm a bit worried it might be fabricated. Over 20,000 nodes participating in the testnet is impressive, but whether it can smoothly migrate to the mainnet is the real question. The modular architecture sounds very flexible, but let's see if it can really be implemented by 2026.

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GateUser-74b10196

· 19h ago

Yes, RWA is indeed being seriously developed by Dusk. The zero-knowledge proof audit solution that doesn't expose privacy looks quite impressive. --- A 42% cost reduction? We should wait until it’s actually implemented to believe it, but the direction is correct. --- The founding team is locked in for 4 years, which is somewhat sincere in the crypto world. However, we still need to see how it will be realized by 2026. --- Onboarding 300 million euros worth of securities assets sounds impressive, but having a licensed Dutch exchange backing it definitely adds points. Just worried it might end up as another unfinished project. --- Privacy + compliance colliding—basically walking a tightrope in the middle. Let’s see if Dusk’s architecture can truly make this work.

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Rugman_Walking

· 19h ago

Zero-knowledge proofs + privacy are indeed a fresh approach, but the 300 million euros in assets need to be very stable to go live. The founding team is locked for 4 years? That's quite rare in crypto, but it still depends on whether they can deliver on time in 2026. There are already over 20,000 nodes, which is good data; the only concern is whether the subsequent hype can keep up. A 42% cost reduction sounds very attractive, but only if this architecture can truly operate stably in the long term. DuskTrade has partnered with NPEX, a licensed Dutch exchange, which does carry some weight; it remains to be seen if they can break the RWA deadlock. This wave of zero-knowledge proof applications really addresses the pain points of regulation and privacy, the technical approach is quite good. Launching only in 2026? That’s a pretty long timeline; will there be any surprises along the way? Reducing privacy smart contract operation costs by 40%? If true, this data will definitely be hot, but the key is the probability of reproduction. Total supply is 1 billion DUSK, used for staking governance; the tokenomics are fairly reasonable, but the supply pressure is a concern. The modular architecture sounds good, but the key is whether it can avoid the common pitfalls of privacy public chains in actual implementation.

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NFTRegretter

· 19h ago

Zero-knowledge proofs + RWA, this combination really has some potential. The Dutch licensing endorsement also adds a lot of credibility. €300 million assets to go live by 2026, but we'll see if they can follow through... However, the team locking up assets for 4 years is indeed uncommon. 42% cost reduction + 37% efficiency improvement, the data looks solid. The 40% cost reduction case in DeFi is worth paying attention to. Balancing privacy and compliance has always been a challenge, but this architecture approach is quite innovative. 20,000 nodes participated in the testnet, and the ecosystem activity is pretty good. However, the real application of RWA still depends on future developments...

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LiquidationWatcher

· 19h ago

Zero-knowledge proofs are indeed powerful, but I still want to see how it performs once truly launched in 2026. Whether DuskTrade can be implemented remains to be seen; the RWA space is very complex. A 4-year team lock-up shows sincerity, much better than some projects. 20,000 nodes on the testnet sounds impressive, but can it be converted into a real user base? That’s the key. A 42% cost reduction sounds great, but will there be any issues when actually running it? The Dutch licensed exchange endorsement is decent; finally, someone is taking compliance seriously. Honestly, I’m a bit curious about the balance between privacy and regulation; I’ve never seen such a tough combination before.

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APY_Chaser

· 19h ago

Zero-knowledge proofs + compliant exchanges, this combination is quite promising. Finally seeing projects seriously working on RWA. --- Cutting 42% of costs, if this data can truly be reproduced, it's game over. Need to keep an eye on how the testnet performs later. --- 4-year lock-up, the team is playing their cards aggressively, much better than some who just talk trash every day. --- Can privacy and audit be achieved simultaneously? Sounds like a fairy tale, but zero-knowledge proofs do have some real substance. It depends on how it performs after official launch. --- With a scale of 300 million euros, is NPEX reliable? That's the key question. --- DuskEVM is compatible with Solidity, saving developers from relearning. The approach is right, but the ecosystem's future depends on how many projects it can attract later. --- The staking governance model, with a supply of 1 billion tokens, will it be diluted too much? Need to do the math. --- Node incentives improve efficiency by 37%. Sounds impressive, but can it be maintained in real operational scenarios? --- A certain DeFi project reduced costs by 40%. Can this case be replicated, or is it an exception? --- Launching in 2026, still two years away. By then, the market situation could be completely different.

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BlockchainTherapist

· 19h ago

42% cost reduction and the combination of zero-knowledge proofs, this is really not bragging... The real question is whether the founding team can actually sell after locking up for 4 years. NGL, with 300 million euros in securities on the chain, can it really pass regulatory scrutiny... No matter how beautiful the data on paper, it all depends on reality. Node incentives increased by 37%, with 20,000 nodes on the testnet... Will the mainnet launch be a flop? Privacy + compliance handled simultaneously? If they can really do that, the industry should learn from it. DuskEVM's compatibility with Solidity is quite clever, lowering developer migration costs and expanding the ecosystem quickly. But I want to know, is the transaction fee more expensive or cheaper compared to Solana... Talking about cost rate alone is useless. Zero-knowledge proof audits that do not expose privacy... sounds like just to make regulators sleep well. Everyone is now working on the RWA track, so why does Dusk stand out? Is relying on privacy as a selling point enough?

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