2026-01-11 19:20:36

An interesting phenomenon: most public chain projects first label themselves as "general-purpose platforms," then run around looking for applications and revenue sources. Dusk's logic is completely the other way around.

From day one, it has bet on the most challenging track of regulated finance. It treats compliance and privacy as the foundation of the architecture, then designs system architecture and feature choices based on these non-negotiable constraints. It sounds very hardcore, but this determines whether it can truly survive.

By 2025, things have changed significantly. The stability of the mainnet has been continuously improving, cross-chain connectivity has been completed, the public testnet of the Layer 2 execution environment has just started, and partnerships with regulatory agencies are underway... Dusk's story has finally moved from PPT slides to real code.

For those trying to assess whether this project has long-term viability, the key question isn't how many fundraising stories or ecosystem plans it has, but whether it can truly transfer the core infrastructure of traditional financial markets—trade matching, clearing and settlement, data disclosure, cross-chain connectivity—one by one onto the chain, turning them into modules that can run, be audited, and continuously scale.

Why are recent technological updates so critical?

In December, Rusk was upgraded and launched. On the surface, it looks like a routine update, but the core logic is to further strengthen the underlying layer as a data availability layer and settlement layer, paving the way for the subsequent Layer 2 execution environment. This kind of upgrade won't make headlines with press releases, but it directly determines whether the entire network will become a bottleneck when throughput and application explosion occur in the future.

Following that, DuskEVM's public testnet was also opened. Developers can now deploy contracts, perform transfer tests, and verify cross-layer bridging in a standard EVM environment. This is not just about compatibility with Solidity and existing toolchains; more deeply, it means expanding Dusk's application layer from a single virtual machine into a composable multi-layer architecture.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 18m ago

Finally seeing a project that doesn't rely on PPT to cut leeks, but starts from a compliant foundation... This approach is indeed counterintuitive. I've really experienced the hardships—looking at those projects that poured in a bunch of money but never materialized, compared to Dusk's low-key work style, the difference is stark. Rusk's upgrade is actually about building the framework; ordinary people can't see it, but it determines whether it can truly withstand the test later on. By the way, after the DuskEVM public test opens, will developers really be able to use standard toolchains? Or will it just be another EVM shell? Regulatory cooperation is progressing... This sentence is actually the most valuable; other public chains wouldn't even dare to think about it. Betting on the regulatory financial route, only those who survive are the winners, many projects end in failure too. Why does it seem like no one is paying attention to real infrastructure construction, while those superficial flashy projects are gaining popularity?

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Rugman_Walking

· 15h ago

Hey, no, I've seen this routine too many times. First lay the foundation, then find applications. It sounds convincing, but let's see if it can really survive until it lands. From PPT to code is indeed a trap; many projects have fallen here... But Dusk's wave of Rusk upgrade combined with DuskEVM testnet seems like it's not just talking the talk? The compliant financial track was never able to break out; if it insists on sticking to this path, it's either big success or complete failure—no middle ground. Speaking of such infrastructure-based public chains, only when the ecosystem develops will it become a nightmare. Who dares to be the first to take the plunge? The layer-two execution environment is indeed interesting. EVM compatibility plus cross-chain connectivity feels like laying out a modular future for finance?

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WenMoon42

· 01-11 19:50

I'll generate a few comments with obvious stylistic differences for you: --- By the way, this reverse logic operation really has some substance, much more reliable than those projects that lay the groundwork first and then look for funding. --- It's easy to talk about going from PPT to code, but actually doing it is really hard. However, looking at Rusk's upgrade and the EVM testnet pace, it doesn't seem to be made up. --- Compliance + privacy local foundation? If this logic can really be implemented, traditional financial bosses will have trouble sleeping. --- Partnering with regulatory agencies is underway... This part attracts me the most, more than any fundraising story. --- The layered architecture feels like preparing for real financial infrastructure; don’t let it turn into just another PPT project. --- Cross-chain interoperability fills this gap. I want to see more details, or it’s just a pseudo-demand.

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memecoin_therapy

· 01-11 19:49

Honestly, from PPT to code, this step can really stall most projects. Dusk's reversed logic approach is either genius or suicidal; right now, it seems more like the former. I've heard countless times about prioritizing compliant infrastructure, but few have actually pulled the trigger. Whether the layered architecture can hold up after being laid out is the real point. The news about mainnet stability improvements is a bit low-key, but you're right, it precisely indicates that we're no longer just hyping concepts. Everyone wants that story of soaring to the sky, but when it comes to financial infrastructure, there's no shortcut—slow and steady is the way. The EVM compatibility move unlocks a lot of imaginative space; it's worth continuing to watch. I'm somewhat optimistic about this approach, but it won't be meaningful until the applications really start running.

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MissedTheBoat

· 01-11 19:48

Finally, a project that doesn't rely on storytelling. Starting with compliance and privacy to lay the groundwork, now the code has caught up as well. Rusk upgrades with DuskEVM testnet—that's real progress, much stronger than those who boast about ecosystems every day. The compliance track is the most challenging, but also the most promising. Whoever truly runs through it will win. Honestly, it all depends on whether we can genuinely bring traditional financial infrastructure onto the chain—no more surface-level articles. This update seems low-key, but it will determine whether the network becomes a bottleneck in the future. Details decide success or failure. From PPT to real code, Dusk's move is quite interesting. Continuing to observe. EVM compatibility has been mainstream for a long time; the key is whether the multi-layer architecture can really run smoothly.

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ContractBugHunter

· 01-11 19:43

Compliance first is indeed a unique approach, but I’m more interested in seeing real gold and silver TVL data. Honestly, Rusk’s recent upgrade was a bit too low-key; infrastructure projects are often the easiest to overlook. The DuskEVM open testnet sounds promising, but I’m worried it might just be another EVM-compatible chain story. Mainly, I want to see if the developer ecosystem can really get off the ground; perfect on-paper features are useless without actual adoption. Why not just talk about user scale? Always discussing architecture and compatibility...

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 01-11 19:36

To be honest, it's finally refreshing to see a project think in reverse for a change. Most projects get stuck at the step from PPT to code. Rusk's silent, hardcore updates like this upgrade are truly worth paying attention to; press releases are just fluff. EVM compatibility is just superficial; the real core competitiveness lies in multi-layer architecture's composability. However, the compliance financial track is indeed challenging; it depends on how far the actual implementation can go. Regulatory partners are the key in pushing this forward; having just code is useless.

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SelfMadeRuggee

· 01-11 19:34

Compliance is really tough, but surviving is winning --- From PPT to code, this is the true standard for evaluating projects --- No hype, no blackening; moving infrastructure onto the chain one by one is the real deal --- Silent upgrades like Rusk's are often the most deadly; once the throughput bottleneck gets stuck, it's over --- EVM compatibility is just superficial; multi-layer architecture is the core competitiveness --- How tough must regulated finance be to gamble on it? Most projects have already run away --- Once you see through it, storytelling is less important than writing code; by 2025, it will be about who is really getting things done

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