The RWA track is expected to explode in 2025-2026. The crypto world used to focus solely on on-chain narratives, but now all eyes are on a bigger opportunity — bringing real-world assets onto the blockchain. Real estate, government bonds, art pieces — these traditional financial "treasures" are gradually embracing decentralization. Globally, tokenized assets have surpassed $50 billion, with traditional giants like BlackRock and DAMAC leading the way.

But here’s the problem. Onboarding RWA onto the chain isn’t simply about uploading assets; it faces two major hurdles: first, privacy — financial transactions involve sensitive data that must be kept strictly confidential; second, compliance — traditional institutions have extremely strict regulatory requirements. Most public blockchains on the market either protect privacy but ignore compliance, or focus heavily on regulatory demands but compromise on privacy.

Dusk is different. Founded in 2018 in Amsterdam, this Layer-1 project has targeted this pain point from the start — prioritizing both privacy and compliance perfectly. It combines zero-knowledge proof technology with the EU regulatory framework, becoming the first financial public chain officially approved by the EU. The results are clear: at the start of 2026, the DUSK token saw a 24-hour increase of 16.16%, with a market cap back above $385 million. This isn’t due to hype, but because it is genuinely implementing RWA solutions and continuously upgrading its technological capabilities. An ecosystem that can meet institutional needs while protecting ordinary users’ interests is rapidly taking shape.