Imagine a scenario: you invest in bonds and trading funds on the blockchain, enjoying complete privacy protection while also meeting regulatory requirements. This is not a fantasy; Dusk Foundation is turning this into reality.

This Layer-1 blockchain has taken an interesting path—it does not pursue a broad, all-encompassing ecosystem, but focuses on a clear direction: Privacy First + Institution-Friendly + Compliant Finance. The underlying technology relies on Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP) to ensure transactions are fully encrypted, while being able to prove compliance to regulators when necessary. Simply put, it’s about having your privacy cake and eating the regulatory cake too.

In terms of project progress, the mainnet has officially launched, with the $DUSK token serving as fuel for transaction fees, staking, mining, and contract execution. According to official data, the ecosystem fund has supported over 20 projects, covering areas such as on-chain securitization, compliant lending, and asset trading protocols. The latest development is the launch of the DuskEVM testnet, supporting Ethereum-compatible contracts. Developers can directly migrate existing DeFi products onto this chain, retaining privacy features while gaining compliance advantages.

For institutional investors, this opens new possibilities—issuing, trading, and clearing assets on-chain without worrying about data exposure or crossing regulatory lines. For retail investors, it also means lower barriers and reduced risks to participate in on-chain financial products.

If you are paying attention to the next wave of institutional-grade blockchain investment opportunities, the Dusk track is worth a deep dive.