Marvin Alvis

@Dusk

I’ve been watching Dusk for a while, and what keeps standing out is how narrowly it’s focused: financial applications where full public visibility can actually become a problem.

Dusk is a Layer-1 built around regulated on-chain finance. Its architecture combines public accounts, shielded transfers, zero-knowledge proofs, deterministic settlement, and selective disclosure, rather than treating privacy as an add-on.

The Confidential Security Contract standard, or XSC, sits close to that idea. It was designed for tokenized securities where confidentiality still has to coexist with practical controls such as eligibility, capped transfers, voting, dividends and compliant settlement.

That matters because real finance isn’t simply “private” or “public.” Sometimes an investor needs privacy, while a regulator needs evidence. Dusk’s approach is to let sensitive information stay protected while allowing required disclosures to happen selectively.

The ecosystem is becoming more concrete. Dusk supports both native Rust/WASM contracts through DuskVM and Solidity/Vyper applications through DuskEVM. Its public GitHub also shows active work across the node, wallet, developer tooling, documentation and interoperability stack.

Its relationships with NPEX, 21X, Chainlink, Quantoz and Cordial Systems are especially relevant because they connect the technology to regulated markets, custody, data and settlement rather than just another experimental dApp ecosystem.

But this is also where I’d stay cautious.

Dusk disclosed a January 2026 bridge-wallet compromise, followed by a major security remediation. The incident wasn’t described as a Dusk consensus failure, but it showed something important: financial infrastructure can fail at the edges even when the base protocol itself isn’t exploited. A later AEGIS hard fork fixed 39 findings, including seven classified as critical.

So the real question for Dusk isn’t whether private smart contracts sound useful. They do.

$HEMI $APR $DUSK
#dusk

$HEMI is up 38.6% and breaking out with authority. The trend is shifting sharply bullish.

EP
0.00640 - 0.00657

TP
0.00700
0.00730
0.00770

SL
0.00610

Buyers are aggressively stepping in. A move above 0.00670 could trigger another wave higher.

Let's go $HEMI

$COW is charging ahead with a 48.4% gain and showing incredible strength. The bulls are dominating the action.

EP
0.1450 - 0.1485

TP
0.1580
0.1680
0.1800

SL
0.1380

The momentum is backed by strong volume. A continuation toward the 0.1600 area is highly likely.

Let's go $COW

$ENSO gained 14.9% and is holding above the 0.850 support. The structure remains bullish.

EP
0.840 - 0.855

TP
0.890
0.920
0.960

SL
0.810

Buyers are defending the 0.840 zone. A push toward the 0.890 level is the next target.

Let's go $ENSO

$TUT is up 15.9% and recovering nicely from its recent dip. The bounce is convincing.

EP
0.0360 - 0.0371

TP
0.0395
0.0415
0.0440

SL
0.0340

Volume is supporting the recovery. A move above 0.0380 would confirm the bullish reversal.

Let's go $TUT

$MOVR climbed 17.8% and is testing a crucial resistance. The uptrend is gaining traction.

EP
0.850 - 0.861

TP
0.900
0.930
0.970

SL
0.820

Price action shows strong buyer interest. A clean break above 0.880 could accelerate the rally.

Let's go $MOVR

$NIL is up 19.4% and holding well above the 0.0500 level. The bulls are in full control.

EP
0.0490 - 0.0501

TP
0.0530
0.0555
0.0585

SL
0.0465

The momentum is building with solid buying pressure. A push toward 0.0530 seems imminent.

Let's go $NIL

$WAL gained 27% and is approaching a key resistance zone. The setup is looking strong.

EP
0.0250 - 0.0258

TP
0.0275
0.0290
0.0310

SL
0.0238

The chart shows higher lows with increasing volume. A breakout above 0.0265 would confirm the next leg.

Let's go $WAL

$SOPH is up 8.75% and showing steady buying pressure. The trend is slowly turning bullish.

EP
0.00365 - 0.00373

TP
0.00395
0.00410
0.00430

SL
0.00350

The chart shows a gradual climb with higher lows. A push toward 0.00395 is the next logical step.

Let's go $SOPH

$RLC gained 9.4% and is testing a resistance zone. The uptrend is intact.

EP
0.285 - 0.292

TP
0.310
0.325
0.345

SL
0.275

Buyers are stepping in with confidence. A clean break above 0.300 could trigger a rally.

Let's go $RLC

$NOM is up 10% and holding steady above the 0.00160 support. The bulls are slowly taking over.

EP
0.00162 - 0.00165

TP
0.00175
0.00183
0.00192

SL
0.00155

The price is forming higher lows. A move toward the 0.00175 zone is expected.

Let's go $NOM

$HUMA climbed 12.3% and is approaching a key breakout level. The setup is attractive.

EP
0.0210 - 0.0216

TP
0.0230
0.0240
0.0255

SL
0.0200

The momentum is backed by solid volume. A break above 0.0220 could spark a swift move.

Let's go $HUMA

$CHIP is up 12.6% and breaking out of a consolidation phase. The move is gaining steam.

EP
0.0248 - 0.0253

TP
0.0270
0.0285
0.0300

SL
0.0235

The chart shows a bullish flag pattern. A continuation to the upside seems likely.

Let's go $CHIP

$COW is absolutely exploding with a 74.8% gain and trading near the 0.1734 level. The breakout is massive and backed by huge volume.

EP
0.1700 - 0.1735

TP
0.1850
0.1940
0.2050

SL
0.1600

The MACD is showing strong bullish momentum with the DIF crossing well above the DEA. A push toward the 0.1940 high is the next target.

Let's go $COW

@Dusk

I've been watching Dusk for a while, and what keeps standing out is how specifically it targets a problem finance can't easily ignore: privacy doesn't mean much if regulated markets can't also prove who is allowed to do what.

Dusk is a Layer-1 built around regulated on-chain finance, with confidential transfers, selective disclosure and deterministic settlement. Its XSC standard was designed for confidential smart contracts and security-token workflows, while the newer architecture combines DuskDS settlement with DuskVM and DuskEVM for native and EVM-based applications.

The practical direction is interesting. Dusk has worked with regulated infrastructure such as NPEX and 21X, while Chainlink integration is aimed at bringing interoperability and market data into regulated asset workflows. Dusk also says €200M+ of NPEX issuance is confirmed.

I also like seeing security treated as something to verify rather than simply claim. Phoenix underwent an independent audit, with the reported issues resolved.

Still, the harder question isn't whether the architecture sounds sensible. It's whether real institutions, developers and users keep returning to it. Financial infrastructure is judged over years, not announcements.

That’s the part of Dusk I’m watching most closely.

$ACE $ROBO #dusk $DUSK

$SCRT is up 18% and showing strong buying pressure. The trend is shifting in favor of the bulls.

EP
0.0330 - 0.0339

TP
0.0360
0.0380
0.0405

SL
0.0310

The breakout is supported by solid volume. A retest of the 0.0340 level could offer a great entry.

Let's go $SCRT

$GPS is surging with a 19% gain and breaking out with authority. The momentum is undeniable.

EP
0.0110 - 0.0114

TP
0.0122
0.0130
0.0140

SL
0.0104

Volume is spiking as price clears resistance. A continuation toward the 0.0125 area looks highly probable.

Let's go $GPS

$LAVA gained 12% and is approaching a key resistance zone. The upside potential is attractive.

EP
0.0185 - 0.0189

TP
0.0200
0.0210
0.0225

SL
0.0175

Buyers are stepping in with confidence. A break above 0.0190 could open the door for more gains.

Let's go $LAVA

$ETHFI is up 13.9% and breaking out of a consolidation. The momentum is building.

EP
0.4250 - 0.4340

TP
0.4550
0.4750
0.5000

SL
0.4100

The chart shows a clear bullish breakout. A retest of the 0.4400 level could confirm the move.

Let's go $ETHFI

$PLUME is flying with a 14.4% gain. The bulls are in full control.

EP
0.0130 - 0.0134

TP
0.0142
0.0150
0.0160

SL
0.0124

Volume is picking up strongly. A move above 0.0138 could trigger a quick run to the next zone.

Let's go $PLUME