2026-01-11 11:20:21

Privacy protection and regulatory compliance always seem to be a difficult paradox. However, recently a project has provided an interesting answer—the Hedger feature launched by Dusk Foundation, which uses zero-knowledge proofs combined with homomorphic encryption technology to achieve a win-win solution on DuskEVM that can both protect transaction privacy and open audit permissions to regulatory authorities.

In simple terms, this is the moment that financial institutions need the most—data must be well protected, and red lines must not be crossed. Hedger's approach is to use cryptographic methods to keep transactions confidential externally, while allowing auditors to see what they need to see, essentially giving regulatory agencies a special key.

The alpha version is now available for testing. $DUSK holders can try out this new privacy transaction method and see if the technology is really as reliable as advertised.

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StablecoinAnxiety

· 01-11 12:10

Zero-knowledge proofs combined with homomorphic encryption? That sounds interesting. Finally, a project has thought of this idea. If this move really works, institutions might finally be able to take a break for a while.

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ShibaOnTheRun

· 01-11 11:45

Zero-Knowledge Proofs + Homomorphic Encryption? This combo sounds impressive but actually has some substance. --- Regulators holding the keys for audits, transactions still maintaining privacy—feels like a game of cat and mouse. --- Another Alpha version, $DUSK holders are about to be guinea pigs again haha. --- This logic sounds like trying to put a privacy coat on traditional finance, but is cryptography really reliable? --- No touching the red line, data must be protected—sounds great, but I worry that executing it might be another story. --- Does it feel like privacy and compliance are truly finding a balance here? I’m a bit curious to try. --- Special keys? That sounds so sentimental, but let’s see how it’s used in real scenarios. --- Web3 has always been walking this tightrope, Hedger’s move at least seems more sincere.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-11 11:40

Zero-knowledge proofs are about to become popular again, and this time it's really not a gimmick. This idea is brilliant; regulators are satisfied, privacy advocates are satisfied, finally someone has thought of this. Hurry up and try $DUSK; if it's reliable, this will be the next big trend. It feels like this technical solution can solve long-standing problems in the industry, looking forward to the implementation results.

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TooScaredToSell

· 01-11 11:38

Finally, someone has figured this out—it's not a matter of either/or. Honestly, if this stuff really gets implemented, regulatory and privacy issues will explode... Let's see how alpha performs first. Zero-knowledge proofs are truly impressive; it all depends on whether they will perform well in actual use.

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MetaverseHomeless

· 01-11 11:38

Zero-knowledge proofs sound easy to understand, but actually making them work is the real challenge. The key to regulation probably won't be that effective; I'm just worried it'll be another wave of new concepts to cut the leeks. $DUSK this time has something interesting; let's see how big players exploit this alpha.

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