2026 is destined to be a pivotal year for Dusk. The launch of the DuskEVM mainnet and the rollout of DuskTrade are not just technological upgrades; they mark the moment when a privacy Layer 1 moves from behind the scenes to center stage.

Honestly, Solidity developers have been weighing their options: either choose a chain with a thriving ecosystem but exposed privacy, or be forced to learn a new language and switch environments. Dusk breaks this deadlock. DuskEVM allows developers to switch seamlessly at zero cost, with transactions encrypted by default, audits transparent without revealing details—what does this mean for institutions? It means they can finally build compliant DeFi protocols and tokenize real-world assets using familiar toolchains, no longer struggling with privacy and regulatory conflicts.

Even more interesting is DuskTrade’s approach. In partnership with the regulated European exchange NPEX, it directly brings over €300 million of traditional securities onto the chain. On this platform, these assets are traded 24/7 with seconds-level settlement, and investor strategies are protected by privacy mechanisms. This is not just a theoretical RWA narrative; it’s real, high-liquidity products.

Since 2018, Dusk has been developing modular privacy architecture, honing its technology over many years. With high-performance consensus, low-cost design, and a friendly attitude toward regulation, it truly stands out among many Layer 1s. At this pace, more institutional partners entering in 2026 is highly likely, and the growth of ecosystem TVL and applications will accelerate accordingly.

For institutional investors who want privacy protection without crossing regulatory red lines, Dusk offers the most practical path. No need to choose between privacy and compliance—this dual-driven momentum in 2026 could propel the entire industry into a new stage.