Dusk Network’s DuskEVM is purpose-built to bridge the gap between Ethereum compatibility and the strict requirements of regulated financial markets. Rather than offering a generic EVM implementation, DuskEVM introduces advanced opcode handling designed to support compliance, transparency, and institutional-grade execution without sacrificing decentralization.
Key enhancements include custom handling of the COINBASE opcode to ensure accurate sequencer fee attribution, a critical requirement for transparent and auditable fee distribution. The PREVRANDAO opcode is adapted to integrate randomness sourced directly from DuskDS, aligning entropy generation with Dusk’s native consensus while maintaining deterministic settlement properties. Additionally, ORIGIN aliasing enables cross-layer traceability, allowing smart contracts to maintain clear transaction provenance across layers—an essential feature for compliance reporting and regulatory oversight.
Together, these improvements position DuskEVM as a robust execution environment for regulated smart contracts. By aligning EVM compatibility with compliance-aware design, Dusk enables institutions to deploy sophisticated financial logic on-chain while meeting real-world regulatory and operational standards.
