2026-01-22 03:21:44

As global regulation becomes increasingly strict, stablecoins are often frozen. What are savvy investors paying attention to now? More and more people's answers point in the same direction: privacy coins. And DUSK has indeed made a presence during this market wave.

To put it simply, this is not just market hype. It reflects a deep shift in the perspective of the entire crypto world.

Recently, Tether froze a large number of addresses involving hundreds of millions of dollars in assets. This incident made everyone realize a stark reality — in a crypto world that claims to be decentralized, centralized power still dominates. Coupled with increasingly strict global KYC/AML regulations, both institutions and individuals face the same dilemma. As a result, a structural demand has emerged: assets that can resist censorship. Privacy coins are no longer just tools for black markets but are becoming instruments for ordinary people to regain financial autonomy. Industry insiders say it well: privacy is re-emerging as the core of decentralization.

From another perspective, this is also a new logic for market hedging. Last week, nearly $1 billion was liquidated in the crypto market, Bitcoin fell, but the privacy coin sector rose by 13%. What does this indicate? Investors are not completely withdrawing but are reallocating risk. Privacy coins have become a new safe-haven asset, partially replacing the functions of stablecoins. DUSK’s over 354% increase in just one week is a true reflection of this force.

The most interesting aspect is DUSK’s technical approach. It does not follow the completely anonymous route of Monero but instead employs a "default privacy, but auditable" balancing act. This design is especially friendly to institutional investors — privacy is well protected, while compliance risks are significantly reduced. In the context of increasing emphasis on compliance worldwide, this "both-and" solution is evidently more easily accepted.

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RadioShackKnight

· 01-24 23:30

DUSK this wave definitely has some substance, but a 354% increase... how many people had to buy in? Privacy coins have finally turned around, they were previously demonized as being too many. Regarding compliant privacy, honestly, it's like wanting both fish and bear paws. Not sure how long they can stick to it. Real decentralization is dead; now it's just a matter of who can run faster. I was convinced by Tether's freeze, luckily I didn't put all my stablecoins into it. Wait, can DUSK really replace stablecoins? I feel like that logic is a bit forced. The happiest about the rise of privacy coins should be those involved in fiat on/off ramps. If institutions really start to heavily invest in privacy coins, regulation will definitely prevent it. How long can this rebound last? Actually, everyone is just scared, looking for a safe haven. 354%... I choose to believe this isn't a bubble. Please let me get rich. Privacy is true freedom, but unfortunately most people don't even deserve to have it.

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SatoshiSherpa

· 01-24 11:42

It sounds like DUSK really hit the pain point this time; the balance between compliance and privacy is truly scarce. No wonder the 354% surge is so fierce; the market is looking for this kind of thing. The incident with USDT being frozen has completely awakened many people; this is the real risk transfer. Privacy coins are moving from the fringe to a necessity, and this logic holds. However, it depends on how regulators respond later; don't get targeted again. This time it's not hype, but a redefinition of the boundaries of financial freedom.

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 01-24 09:29

Laughing out loud, a 354% increase... I'm still debating whether to get in or not --- DUSK's "auditably private" setup does have some substance, but can it really withstand regulation? --- Wait, the freezing of stablecoins really messed people up... No wonder privacy coins are on the rise --- Privacy coins are no longer exclusive to the black market? That shift in perspective is pretty quick --- 354% in a week? How many people are just riding the hype... --- It's called "financial autonomy" in the best case, and in the worst case, it's just evading scrutiny. Anyway, it depends on personal stance --- I just now understand the difference between Monero and DUSK --- Would institutions really touch this? Seems pretty risky --- From a 1 billion liquidation to a rebound in privacy coins... I can't quite wrap my head around this logic --- Can compliance and privacy really be balanced? Doesn't it seem a bit contradictory?

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ZKProofster

· 01-24 07:04

technically speaking, the "auditable privacy" angle is where it gets interesting—most projects just slap privacy on and call it a day, but the actual cryptographic implementation matters. hasn't seen dusk's commitment scheme details yet though, so... proof or it didn't happen?

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HodlOrRegret

· 01-22 03:51

Freezing and it's done? That's the real decentralization joke. --- A 354% increase is quite fierce, but I need to see how long DUSK can hold up. --- That's right, privacy coins have indeed become the new hedging tool. --- The logic of compliant privacy can only fool institutional investors. --- Tether's recent moves really are disheartening; now it's time to look at privacy solutions. --- I believe in privacy coins, but I don't think DUSK can maintain this position long-term. --- Can it be both? Regulations won't let such a good thing happen. --- This surge is indeed exciting, but there are definitely many who took profits. --- Privacy is returning to its core, no doubt, but choosing the right project is the most important. --- Stablecoins are frozen, privacy coins go live, and it's just that simple a transfer.

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TokenStorm

· 01-22 03:51

Honestly, I only believe the 354% increase after checking on-chain data. Such numbers can be easily exaggerated, but I still went all in. This "both-and" design is indeed restrictive, but once the regulatory boot drops, is it really safe with an audit? I remain skeptical but continue to hold. From a backtesting perspective, privacy coins are much more resilient during storm periods than stablecoins, which can be considered a new hedging logic. The wave of USDT freezes definitely exposed the issue, but can DUSK truly replace the safe-haven function? Time will tell, and I bet it won't. Projects with such high risk factors have a good chance of being squeezed out this week, but FOMO is strong—who can resist? From a technical standpoint, the balance point of "auditably private" is quite delicate and could easily become the next target to be nailed down. On-chain whales are active again; we small players are probably about to get harvested. I've seen through this routine long ago. With the regulatory sword hanging overhead, the story of privacy coins is just dancing in the eye of the storm. I bet I can escape.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-22 03:51

DUSK's recent surge is truly outrageous, but to be honest, I am more optimistic about the underlying logic—privacy has indeed become a necessity. The Tether freezing incident really backfired; is this what decentralization looks like? Laughable. 354% in a week? This isn't hype; it's the market voting. Default privacy with auditability is a brilliant move, more realistic than Monero's fully private approach. Will privacy coins eventually replace stablecoins? I bet this trend is correct. The stricter the regulation, the more valuable privacy coins become—this logical cycle is complete. To put it nicely, it's risk hedging; to be blunt, it's about finding a safe haven. But who cares? If DUSK can maintain compliance, there's still a lot of room for growth. The market is reshuffling; privacy is no longer taboo. This time, it's truly different. Institutional adoption of privacy coins? It used to be unthinkable, now it's standard—crazy.

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potentially_notable

· 01-22 03:49

Wait, is the 354% surge in DUSK real or just another pump and dump cycle? --- Privacy coins are indeed a direction, but DUSK's design sounds a bit like trying to please both sides. Feels like it can't offend either side. --- Basically, Tether has pushed people to the point of rebellion, and now everyone wants something to hedge risks. --- "Default privacy but auditable"? Isn't that just pandering to regulators? Isn't that going against the original intention of privacy coins? --- The contradiction of compliant privacy coins—how long can they really survive? I'm a bit skeptical. --- There should be quite a bit of short-term speculation, but long-term demand definitely exists. That must be acknowledged. --- DUSK has surged so aggressively; those entering the market need to be cautious about catching the falling knife. The risk at high levels is too great. --- So, the current choices are: either privacy, compliance, or gamble on something that combines both? --- Monero has been around for so many years. Why can DUSK do better? It's all about being friendly to institutions.

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-22 03:49

According to data, privacy coins increased by 13% last week while BTC declined. This non-correlation configuration indeed warrants in-depth analysis. Behind DUSK's 354% weekly increase, what's even more interesting is its "auditable privacy" technical design — satisfying compliance requirements while protecting user privacy. The impact of this architecture on institutional adoption rates needs continuous observation of on-chain data. The judgment that privacy has become a core aspect of decentralization makes sense, but I am more concerned about whether this wave of privacy coin enthusiasm is driven by structural demand or emotional factors. The Tether freezing incident indeed exposed centralized risks, but can privacy coins truly replace stablecoins' hedging functions? There are still obvious shortcomings in TVL and trading depth. That said, DUSK's compliance balancing approach is indeed ingenious — unlike Monero, which has been fully delisted by exchanges, making it harder to enter mainstream view. From a risk hedging perspective, it is reasonable to allocate some privacy coins as insurance for financial autonomy, but only with strict position control.

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MercilessHalal

· 01-22 03:30

A 354% increase is indeed impressive, but can DUSK's "both-and" approach really evade regulatory scrutiny? I'm a bit skeptical. The issue of stablecoins being frozen should have been clear long ago; decentralization is just a joke. Privacy coins are bound to be popular, but the question is how long exchanges will let them survive. DUSK's technical roadmap sounds good, but I'm worried it might just be the next project to get delisted. Monero's path has already been validated, but can a mixed-in privacy coin with auditability really compete? This round of rebound in privacy coins is just a speculative window; once the trend shifts, it’s a whole different story. Honestly, it's still a gamble that regulators are temporarily ignoring this area; the time window is limited. Such a sharp rise is even more dangerous, making it easy to become a bagholder target. Hidden rules are constantly changing; how long privacy coins can survive is really hard to say.

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