Mainnet is Live
Today marks the dawn of a new era in finance. The Dusk Mainnet is officially live. After six years of relentless innovation, iteration, and dedication, we’ve reached a milestone that will redefine how finance operates—accessible, decentralized, and built for everyone.
This is not just a technological achievement; it’s a vision realized. A vision that sees financial infrastructure not as a privilege for the few but as a right for all. With the launch of Mainnet, we aim to lower the barriers to financial inclusion and empower individuals and institutions to take control of their assets and transactions.
Why Dusk Matters: Financial Freedom Redefined
When we talk about financial freedom, we’re not referring to buzzwords or pipe dreams. For us, financial freedom is the ability to transact freely, to participate directly in the infrastructure of finance, to trade 24/7 without intermediaries, and to truly own what’s yours.
The current financial system is outdated, clunky, and inaccessible to most. It was built in a different era and is held together by a patchwork of workarounds. It serves those who already have wealth, knowledge, and resources, leaving others locked out.
At Dusk, we believe this must change.
We envision a world where:
- You can run a node and power financial infrastructure from your home.
- You can trade assets seamlessly without unnecessary intermediaries.
- You can stake your DUSK and actively contribute to securing the network.
- You have full custody of your assets and peace of mind knowing they are truly yours.
Our mission is simple: to create a system that is fair, efficient, and technologically superior. A system that serves you, not the other way around.
Mainnet Is Just the Beginning
While the Mainnet launch is a historic milestone, it is also the first step in a much larger journey. We’ve already shared our ambitious roadmap, packed with innovations that will shape the future of finance in 2025 and beyond.
Here’s what you can expect in the coming months:
Q1 2025 Highlights:
- Dusk Pay: Launching a payment circuit powered by an electronic money token (EMT), enabling regulatory-compliant transactions for both individuals and institutions.
- Lightspeed: Our EVM-compatible Layer 2, designed to provide interoperability with Ethereum while settling on the Dusk Layer 1. Lightspeed will bring unparalleled scalability and open the door for developers to seamlessly transition to the Dusk ecosystem.
- Hyperstaking: A new staking mechanism that allows for custom logic in staking contracts, enabling applications like privacy-preserving staking, referral-based staking rewards, and yield boosting.
- Zedger Beta: Advancing our asset tokenization protocol, laying the groundwork for the tokenization of real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, and real estate.
Every item on our roadmap reflects requests from institutional partners and ecosystem contributors. We’re building what people need, not what we think is cool.
Why Mainnet Matters to You
Mainnet is more than a launch. It’s an invitation to be part of the financial infrastructure of tomorrow. Here’s how you can dive in:
- Stake your DUSK: Earn rewards while helping to secure the network.
- Run a Node: Actively contribute to decentralizing and strengthening the Dusk ecosystem.
- Build on Dusk: Whether it’s DeFi, real-world asset tokenization, or privacy-preserving applications, the possibilities are endless.
This is your opportunity to participate in the evolution of finance—not as a spectator, but as an active participant.
A Heartfelt Thank You
We wouldn’t be here without our incredible community, dedicated node operators, visionary partners, and tireless team. Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us every step of the way.
Six years of building has led to this moment, but the journey doesn’t end here. Together, we will create a financial system that works for everyone.
Ready to Build the Future?
Join us today. Mainnet is live, and the era of on-chain finance has begun.
