DUSK Price Surges 80% as Mainnet Launch Boosts Market Confidence
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 17 2026- Mainnet Impact: The launch of Dusk Network's mainnet, featuring DuskEVM, liquid staking, and hyperstaking rewards, has significantly boosted market confidence, with DUSK's price surging over 80% in the past 24 hours.
- Market Partnerships: The collaboration with NPEX, a licensed exchange in the Netherlands, to build a tokenized securities market on Dusk enhances its market positioning, indicating a focus on establishing real financial infrastructure rather than chasing short-term trends.
- On-Chain Data Integration: Dusk's adoption of Chainlink tools allows access to regulated European securities and official exchange data, strengthening its appeal in the institutional market and attracting speculative capital seeking credibility.
- Promotional Activities: The partnership with Binance CreatorPad introduced a multi-million DUSK reward pool, increasing project engagement and content output, which further accelerated DUSK's price rise, reflecting market recognition of its fundamentals.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
