Here’s the main points::
Zedger, Two Way Bridge & Citadel Update
- Main technical blocker for full Zedger rollout: from a technical perspective actually not much. We already have some simple form of privacy-preserving swap developed and the main missing part is the corporate action. The main overhead is coming from 2 places: compliance overhead in getting the DLT-TSS license, and the deployment/interaction with Dusk EVM as execution layer
- Bridge code is done, but security review is taking longer than expected.
- A traditional KYC/AML flow will launch first before using Ciradel, to move faster.
Dusk EVM & Infra Updates
- Dusk EVM is being prepped as the main execution layer to speed up time-to-market.
- EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding) is being ported to Dusk’s architecture using its own contract taxonomy.
- External consultants are helping bridge the knowledge gap between Ethereum and Dusk, but it’s taking longer than hoped due to architecture differences and contract dependencies (like rkyv).
- Data Driver rollout is coming in the next few days, which will unblock some of this work (thanks Milosz & Seppia).
- Dusk EVM could even launch on Testnet first and settle on another L1, to start building and testing without delays.
NPEX = Dusk’s Secret Weapon
“Let me be completely clear: NPEX IS DUSK.”
NPEX isn’t just a partner, it’s core to Dusk’s regulatory edge.
- Has both an MTF license (to operate a regulated exchange) and a broker license (to fetch assets from other exchanges and offer them to users at best price).
- This enables Dusk to tokenize and offer tradeable assets from any onboarded exchange, starting with assets from 21X (including tokenized treasuries).
- Long-term goal: All securities on-chain, via broker onboarding or direct MTF listing.
Other Updates
- Dusk L1 is being modularized to allow faster deployment and composability.
- Dusk EVM will attract DeFi builders, bridge providers, and bring early liquidity.
- Without NPEX, Dusk would be “just another pseudo-RWA protocol” chasing yield on crypto-native assets. With NPEX, Dusk is building real regulated finance infrastructure.
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