2026-01-09 16:31:44

When it comes to privacy and compliance in blockchain, many people still think of the old routines. But Dusk Network's approach in recent years has been quite different.

This Layer 1 network, established in 2018, has a clear core logic—using cutting-edge cryptography like zero-knowledge proofs and homomorphic encryption to create an on-chain channel for traditional financial institutions. In other words, it targets the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), but follows a privacy-first technical route.

Why do this? Because traditional finance faces too many hurdles when entering the on-chain world. Privacy data is prone to leaks, regulatory requirements are everywhere, transaction records need to be transparent but not overly transparent... These issues keep many institutions at bay. Dusk's founding team aims to address these pain points by building infrastructure specifically designed for regulated applications.

Currently, the Dusk ecosystem also includes something called CreatorPad, which aims to lower the development barrier. Developers and creators don't need to start coding from scratch; they can build applications directly using tools like Notion. This way, institutions, developers, and creative parties can all participate, increasing the inclusiveness of the entire ecosystem.

From a technical architecture perspective, Dusk's modular design gives it enough flexibility to adapt to different financial application scenarios. Privacy is no longer an lofty technical concept but becomes an implementable engineering solution. For organizations that want to embrace Web3 without being troubled by data risks, this approach truly solves a major pain point.

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Whale_Whisperer

· 8h ago

Zero-knowledge proofs indeed address the problem, but will traditional finance really adopt them? --- CreatorPad's idea is pretty good; lowering the barrier essentially means competing for market share. --- The privacy-first approach is the right path, but how to persuade institutions is the key. --- I've been optimistic about Dusk's direction in RWA for a long time; now it's just a matter of seeing how well it can be implemented. --- This infrastructure concept is good; but what about actual user numbers and data? --- Homomorphic encryption sounds incredible, but modular design definitely has some real substance. --- What surprised me most is that they genuinely want to solve compliance issues seriously, not just blowing smoke. --- Is CreatorPad easy to use? No one has tried it and shared their thoughts? --- I'm a bit curious about the activity level of developers in this ecosystem; it doesn't seem to be very hot.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-10 20:41

# Translation Privacy-first approach does hit traditional finance's pain points, but CreatorPad feels a bit over-packaged? --- Zero-knowledge proofs aren't a fresh gimmick—the real test is whether it can actually get institutions comfortable going on-chain. --- With so many players crowding the RWA track, what's Dusk's edge to break through? Modular architecture is something anyone can hype up. --- Compliance and privacy are fundamentally contradictory. No matter how fancy you make it, you can't solve that core problem, right? --- Lowering the development barrier is solid, but does the ecosystem actually have a killer app? Or is this just another PPT project? --- Sounds nice in theory, but when will traditional finance actually do large-scale on-chain migration? I'll be sleeping by then. --- Building apps via Notion? That needs serious simplification to work. Though the approach is admittedly smarter than other projects.

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BearMarketBuilder

· 01-09 17:01

Zero-knowledge proofs are really impressive, but it's unclear how they will be implemented in practice. Traditional finance folks are really struggling with privacy and compliance, and Dusk's approach seems to suit their needs. CreatorPad? Basically, it's just attracting retail investors, but low barriers definitely help activate the ecosystem. The privacy-first RWA (Real-World Asset) track, if truly successful, would be a real game-changer. These days, who doesn't like solutions that can make money and avoid censorship? Dusk seems to have hit the right note.

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TaxEvader

· 01-09 17:00

Zero-knowledge proofs sound advanced, but can they really be implemented? Dusk's approach is quite promising. On-chain traditional finance is mainly concerned about privacy leaks, and now there are dedicated efforts in this area, which is indeed a breakthrough. CreatorPad is pretty good; lowering the barrier to entry means adopting this approach. Privacy-first RWA (Real-World Assets) seems to be a niche that Dusk has really found a good entry point. I heard Dusk's modular design is quite flexible, but whether the ecosystem is active enough is the key. Would traditional financial institutions really buy into this compliance + privacy approach? Zero-knowledge proofs sound impressive, but what about user experience? Won't it involve a bunch of complicated operations again? It seems Dusk's positioning in the RWA space is quite clear, but I'm just worried that the execution might not keep up later on.

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CommunityWorker

· 01-09 17:00

Zero-knowledge proofs + homomorphic encryption, sounds impressive but can it actually be implemented? Dusk wants to sell privacy solutions to traditional finance, but the key is whether institutions will really buy in. CreatorPad lowers the barrier to entry, which is good, but could it just be another PPT coin? With the RWA track so hot, why can Dusk stand out? Can privacy and compliance truly coexist perfectly? It seems like a choice has to be made. I've heard modular architecture too often; actual performance is what really matters. This logic sounds good, but I'm worried it might just be all talk and no action in the end. Dusk sees the pain points of bringing traditional finance on-chain, but are the technical solutions really effective? It's interesting, finally someone is seriously working on privacy, but it depends on whether the ecosystem can develop. CreatorPad is user-friendly, but the downside might be inconsistent quality.

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faded_wojak.eth

· 01-09 17:00

Oh wow, Dusk's approach is indeed interesting. No one has really played the RWA privacy track with zero-knowledge proofs like this before. Damn, finally someone is seriously working on compliance. Traditional finance folks are just afraid of data leaks. Now there’s a privacy solution. CreatorPad... using Notion to drag and drop financial applications? That’s a bit too idealistic. Can it really be used? Balancing privacy and transparency—sounds nice, but whether it actually works depends on what happens next. Don’t let it turn into another PPT coin. But compared to projects that just play with concepts, Dusk at least has concrete problems to solve. I’m optimistic about this direction.

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-09 16:59

Zero-knowledge proofs have been talked about for so many years, and Dusk has finally turned it into something truly usable, no longer just theoretical. The competition in the RWA track has already become fierce. Can Dusk, with its privacy-first approach, stand out? Let’s see what the data says. I agree with the logic behind CreatorPad. Low barriers indeed attract more institutional participation, but will it become another ecosystem toxin? Haven’t there been many failures of this model in history? That said, privacy and compliance are essentially a paradox—if you want privacy, you have to sacrifice transparency. Can Dusk find the right balance? Modular design is hyped up, but the real test is whether ecosystem applications can be implemented. TVL growth ≠ value creation; don’t get the two mixed up. In short, we are waiting for Dusk’s killer app to emerge. It’s still too early to draw conclusions. Will institutions really choose Dusk’s niche solution for privacy? Or will they prefer mature public chain infrastructure? I have some doubts. From three dimensions—privacy protection, developer usability, and institutional adaptability—Dusk performs well, but how is the long-term security verification cycle of the protocol calculated?

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NestedFox

· 01-09 16:58

Hmm... The zero-knowledge proof system is indeed interesting, but can it really get traditional finance to foot the bill? I need to try CreatorPad; it's much more enjoyable than those complicated on-chain development tools. It would be awesome if Dusk could really take on the RWA sector. Right now, it's still a bit unclear. How do they balance privacy and compliance? Honestly, I'm a bit curious about the technical details. Wait, can Notion really be used to build applications? This feels a bit exaggerated.

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