Here’s what you missed in our weekly team hangout with Ryan, Dusk’s Head of Business Development:
Regulatory Landscape & Market Focus
- UK DSS: Dusk is exploring it as a promising framework. Offers a path to permanent licensing. Dusk can’t apply directly but can provide tech to partners who do.,
- US Market: No near-term plans. It’s too volatile and regulatory clarity is unreliable. Dusk remains focused on the EU and EU-adjacent markets.,
- Asia: Not a current focus but remains on the radar for long-term growth.,
Business Development Notes
- Main Priority: Build around NPEX and 21X integration, regulated venues that unlock serious distribution potential.,
- Other MTFs: Yes, Dusk is also talking to additional regulated entities in both the EU and UK.,
- Raising Capital? Yes, Dusk is open to raising strategic capital, especially from TradFi if it supports ecosystem growth.,
- Partner Vibes: TradFi gets the value of DLT. Skepticism usually revolves around decentralization vs. centralization, not the tech itself.,
Project Status & Ecosystem Updates
- Chainlink, DuskPay, 21X Launches: All depend on the rollout of DuskEVM (currently WIP).,
- DLT-TSS License: Progressing well, though specific updates remain confidential.,
- Partners Running Nodes: Yes, some already are, with more being explored.,
- Grants Program: Still active, but hasn’t received submissions that meet Dusk’s standards. High-quality applications still welcome.,
Ryan’s Take on Opportunities
- Most Excited About: Tokenizing €300M in assets via NPEX, putting real-world securities in real user wallets.,
- ESMA’s DLTR Future: Believes EU will loosen limitations (e.g., raise issuance caps) and offer permanent licensing paths post-2026.,
Final Notes
- Dusk continues to talk to multiple partners across markets.,
- Focus remains on delivering tailored solutions for current partners.,
- More BD updates will follow as soon as they can be shared publicly.,
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