Dusk Network’s DuskEVM changes the game for developers who want to build compliant DeFi without giving up on privacy or flexibility. With full EVM compatibility, you can just drop your Solidity contracts onto a privacy-focused Layer 1 and get going. The design keeps asset handling and execution separate, so you get faster speeds and tighter security—exactly what you need when you can’t mess around with data protection.
This isn’t some rushed project, either. After more than seven years of work since Dusk’s start in 2018, DuskEVM hit mainnet in January 2026. It weaves in zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption, which means you get confidential computations right out of the box. That’s a huge win for institutions that want to automate treasury operations or tokenize assets, all while ticking every compliance box under tough regulations like MiCA.
You can see the ecosystem picking up steam, too. Partners like Quantoz are pushing MiCA-approved stablecoins, and Cordialsys brings licensed custody into the mix. Everything works together for smooth, end-to-end compliance. If you’re a builder, this all adds up to an easy move for your dApps—no headaches, just real privacy, and a launchpad for new financial tools that actually scale and stay secure.
