2026-01-20 14:21:56

In the crypto world, simply surviving for a long time is already a powerful badge of honor. Looking back at the old public chains from 2018, how many are still in the mainstream view today? Some have fallen behind technologically, others have abandoned their core teams to chase hot trends, whether it's AI or the metaverse. But DUSK is different. Over the past eight years, it has stubbornly focused on one thing: integrating financial-grade privacy with compliance.

The Dusk team has never thought about following the trend of "全民社交" (全民社交) or "土狗游戏" (local dog games) public chains. Their direction is very clear: to carve out a big slice of the traditional financial institutions' cake. These institutions want to leverage blockchain but are hesitant, afraid of regulatory crackdowns and more afraid that competitors could expose their secrets through on-chain data.

Recently, after a close look at DUSK’s layout, its most impressive feature is the unwavering commitment to "not compromising." They haven't sacrificed privacy for speed, nor have they abandoned regulation just to ensure privacy. Their modular architecture design is fundamentally about enabling "programmable compliance." In simple terms, asset owners can directly embed compliance rules into the underlying protocol according to different countries' legal requirements.

This kind of work may seem dull and laborious, and it might not make waves immediately, but once the moat is truly built, it becomes an absolute game-changer. Today, DUSK is no longer just a technical concept; it’s more like a well-paved "financial highway." For projects that survive the winter, possess real skills, and continue to iterate, this is what truly deserves attention.

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· 01-20 17:14

Amazing, this is true resilience. Wait, can this programmable compliance really be implemented? Eight years of relentless pursuit of one thing, this is a rare creature in the crypto world. The group of people involved in finance definitely needs this; both privacy and regulation must be considered. Although it’s boring, this approach is solid, and the moat is deep enough. Compared to projects that keep changing tracks all day, it’s much better. By the way, how is the current ecosystem application of DUSK? How many are actually integrated? The words "no compromise" sound good, but in reality, very few can truly achieve it. Such projects are indeed worth long-term observation, not the kind of speculative activity.

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BoredApeResistance

· 01-20 14:51

Really, after eight years of sticking to a single project direction, how many can actually succeed... But on the other hand, can this kind of "boring" track really make money?

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LiquidatedTwice

· 01-20 14:51

Eight years of sticking to one direction, which is indeed rare in the crypto world. Most have already switched careers. Longevity is truly valuable, but the prerequisite is that living is meaningful. Not following the trend, having a moat—this is what long-termism should look like. I believe in projects that quietly do big things, which are much more reliable than those that constantly hype. Compliance is really a pain point in traditional finance; whoever can solve it will win. Honestly, these types of projects are easy to overlook, but it will be too late when they truly explode. Projects that can't break into the mainstream often end up laughing the longest.

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HodlAndChill

· 01-20 14:45

Eight years of sharpening the sword, just waiting for this moment to break through traditional finance. This is what true moat is all about.

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BetterLuckyThanSmart

· 01-20 14:33

Eight years of unwavering dedication to privacy and compliance is indeed rare in the crypto world. Most have already gone to chase the hot trends, and DUSK's level of focus is honestly quite impressive. Not following the herd into gambling games, but instead focusing on the traditional finance sector, I think this approach is correct. Institutions are indeed worried that on-chain data transparency might expose their vulnerabilities. Programmable compliance may sound ordinary, but truly implementing it would be a significant reduction in complexity. I believe projects that continue to iterate during a bear market are much stronger than those shouting slogans every day. I'm just afraid that before others realize it, the moat will be built. By then, it will be too late to regret.

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