2026-01-12 18:24:37

Blockchain wants to do finance but is always held back by regulations. Decentralization and strict regulation seem like mortal enemies, but @DUSK@ has found a breakthrough through technology—compliance and privacy are not mutually exclusive but must be satisfied simultaneously.

The big move in 2026 is coming: DuskTrade, in partnership with the licensed Dutch exchange NPEX, aims to bring over €300 million worth of tokenized securities onto the chain to create a "frictionless" compliant trading environment. The waiting list opens in January, and those interested in participating in this financial experiment should act quickly.

**How is this achieved on a technical level?**

The DuskEVM mainnet is launching in mid-January, which is crucial. Traditional EVM makes it difficult for developers—if you want compliance, you have to sacrifice efficiency; if you want efficiency, you sacrifice regulation. DuskEVM’s modular architecture directly cuts through this dilemma: native Layer 1 settlement + standard Solidity deployment, enabling institutional-grade applications without re-adaptation, and allowing DeFi and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to run smoothly. In simple terms, it’s paving a high-speed highway for compliant DeFi.

**How are privacy and compliance both achieved?**

Hedger technology is the most hardcore design here. Imagine: user transaction data is fully encrypted, and regulators can verify compliance when needed without seeing transaction details. This is achieved through zero-knowledge proofs + homomorphic encryption—users gain privacy freedom, while regulators gain auditability. This solution has already been tested in Hedger Alpha and is especially suitable for regulated scenarios like securities tokenization.

**Why can Dusk accomplish these things?**

Since its founding in 2018, this public chain has been aimed at "institutional-grade finance." Privacy and auditability have been embedded in its DNA from day one. The modular architecture is not just a technical show-off but a tailored "toolbox" for financial applications—whether it’s DeFi protocols, securities tokenization, or cross-border payments, you can find privacy-preserving and compliant solutions here.

This isn’t about overthrowing anything but upgrading the infrastructure of on-chain finance. 2026 marks the beginning of a new set of rules.

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PonziWhisperer

· 01-15 16:50

Is it possible to achieve compliance and privacy at the same time? That's a good idea, but I'm worried it's just the old PPT coin routine again. Wait, did 300 million euros really go on-chain? Then we need to take a good look at how Hedger's zero-knowledge proof system works. Dusk has been working on this since 2018. I didn't expect them to start taking it seriously only now; they're a bit late. It's called a highway in a nice way, but in a harsh way, it's a VIP channel paved for institutions, and retail investors still have to wait in line. Once the DuskEVM mainnet goes live, we need to quickly test its stability—don't let it turn into another mainnet crash drama.

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SchrodingersPaper

· 01-15 10:04

Wow, this time someone finally explained compliance and privacy thoroughly, without having to choose one or the other... Zero-knowledge proofs are truly amazing.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-12 18:54

Zero-knowledge proofs are truly amazing; finally, someone has reconciled the pair of adversaries, privacy and compliance.

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PhantomMiner

· 01-12 18:54

Can compliance and privacy really be mastered at the same time? It's a bit uncertain; it depends on Hedger's practical performance with this zero-knowledge proof system. Wait, Dusk has been holding back big moves since 2018? Why is it only gaining popularity now? What have they been doing in the past few years? DuskEVM mainnet launches in January, with 300 million euros in tokenized securities—this pace is quite aggressive. Endorsed by a Dutch exchange, at least it's not just a hype project, but we've heard too many stories of institutional-grade finance. Hedger Alpha has been tested in practice, so it dares to push into RWA scenarios? How is this risk assessment conducted?

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shadowy_supercoder

· 01-12 18:41

Zero-knowledge proofs finally have someone thinking of applying them in financial scenarios. It was about time to play like this. The core is the launch of DuskEVM mainnet. Can a modular architecture truly solve the contradiction between compliance and efficiency... Stay tuned. €300 million tokenized securities, this time the Dutch are serious. Hedger's crypto auditing approach is quite interesting. Compared to full transparency and full privacy, this kind of in-between solution is indeed needed. Institutional-grade finance has been laid out since 2018, now it's time to reap the rewards. This is not just a simple upgrade; it's a change in the ruleset for on-chain finance. Looking forward to the mainnet in January. Zero-knowledge proofs + homomorphic encryption sound flashy, but only truly running them is valuable. On the RWA tokenization wave, Dusk has found the right direction. So in the end, it still depends on whether DuskEVM can withstand institutional demand. No matter how good the technology is, if no one uses it, it's all pointless.

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MEVHunterBearish

· 01-12 18:38

Can compliance and privacy really be satisfied at the same time? This time is a bit different. --- Whether zero-knowledge proofs are feasible or not, we still need real data to speak. --- Moving 300 million euros on-chain, will regulators agree? It still depends on how things develop later. --- DuskEVM mainnet launches in January, let's follow up first. --- Endorsed by Dutch exchanges, this is indeed more reliable than those purely on-chain projects before. --- Privacy and auditing are both needed. Technically achievable, but commercial implementation is the real test.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-12 18:34

This set of zero-knowledge proof gameplay is truly awesome. Does it satisfy both regulation and privacy at the same time? Why hasn't anyone done this before?

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BuyHighSellLow

· 01-12 18:31

Ah, finally some public chains are seriously considering regulation, moving away from the black-and-white approach, and this idea is correct. The zero-knowledge proof system is indeed robust; I hadn't thought about privacy and auditability coexisting before. 300 million euros worth of securities on the blockchain—if this can really take off, it would be incredible.

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SwapWhisperer

· 01-12 18:31

Wait, can compliance and privacy really coexist? If this works out, I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong. Regulatory authorities verify compliance but don’t see the details—how does that logic even make sense? We’ll have to see how it performs in practice. That €300 million tokenized securities in the Netherlands feel like a test; if it can go live smoothly, then it’s worth paying attention. DuskEVM mainnet is launching this month? It depends on how they attract developers afterward; otherwise, it’s just another "technology but no ecosystem" public chain. Zero-knowledge proofs combined with homomorphic encryption... sounds impressive, but could it be over-engineered with limited practical applications? Don’t just talk about the new rules in 2026—show me the actual data from Hedger Alpha first.

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