2026-01-18 14:29:21

This afternoon, I was exhausted from the kids messing around, and only after dinner did I find time to check the market. That upward momentum really woke me up.

DUSK's contract this wave was incredibly profitable, with the yield rate soaring to over 520%. I've studied this project for a while, and the fact that the mainnet launched on schedule on January 7th shows that their tech stack is solid. Especially that ZK-compliant privacy solution, which directly moved over a hundred million euros of assets from NPEX securities exchange onto the chain for RWA—this isn't just hype—there's real positive support behind it.

Interestingly, although the fees are negative 1-2% all day, the rapid rise indicates that many shorts have been burned. Conversely, it has attracted a bunch of new shorts to enter. Honestly, don't bother trying to short this coin; it's really not worth it.

Compared to short-term fluctuations, I'm more focused on the staking threshold for the 10,000 DUSK nodes. This setup is quite interesting, essentially creating a barrier. Dusk's current market looks not like a false fire—everyone should rest early. As I always say—don't short here, for your own good.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-20 23:32

520% return, sounds great, but after this wave of shorts got burned so badly, they immediately bring in a bunch of new retail investors to short again—classic stop-loss cycle. I think, don't get too excited; such market conditions are often the most dangerous.

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BearMarketBuyer

· 01-19 05:38

520%？Bro, you really did your homework this time. ZK privacy stuff is truly impressive. Shorts entering and giving away tokens, what's the point, brother? The mainnet launching on schedule shows the technology is solid, no exaggeration. Setting such high node requirements, are they screening people? Don't short, really, there's no need. RWA (Real World Assets) definitely has room for imagination. The sharp rise indicates that the funds are serious.

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StablecoinSkeptic

· 01-18 21:15

520% this return really is amazing, but I still have some doubts about its sustainability. Wait, you say that RWA on-chain can support this wave? Need to take another look. Bro advises against shorting me, but is this time again the bottom-fisher people? The mainnet launching as scheduled is definitely a plus, but are ZK solutions really that valuable? A threshold of 10,000 DUSK directly discourages retail investors, this move is quite interesting. Don't short, don't short, feels like you're defending the market, brother.

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 01-18 14:58

520% return? This guy made more in an afternoon than I did in a month. I'm still watching the market here. Short sellers really deserve it; they just want to get wrecked. It’s painful to watch. The mainnet launching on schedule is indeed a bit tough, unlike those hype projects. That threshold of 10,000 tokens is interestingly designed, directly blocking a wave of retail investors. Not shorting? It really seems like they just don’t want to see people lose money. The ZK privacy solution combined with the RWA concept, this logical chain actually seems coherent. Why do I feel there might still be more to this rally? Oh my god, when will I be able to seize such opportunities? Negative fees can still drive the market up, indicating strong buying pressure. Wait, could the mainnet launch be a signal of a dump? We need to be cautious.

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RugPullSurvivor

· 01-18 14:58

520% directly take off, this time the short sellers really should reflect --- ZK privacy solution combined with RWA practical application, this is definitely not bragging --- With a threshold of 10,000 tokens, the leeks should seriously look at the project's depth --- Still short DUSK? Brother, are you trying to practice leverage trading? --- From getting beaten to waking up, it all happened in just one limit-up, graphics science has become --- Paying fees and losing money but still able to rally like this, it shows there is real value behind it --- Technology上线兑现承诺, such projects are indeed worth a second look --- Don’t trap me, this time DUSK really has fundamentals supporting it --- Shorts burn out and attract new shorts, I see through this routine --- RWA concept combined with mainnet launch, attention to detail makes all the difference

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DefiPlaybook

· 01-18 14:50

According to on-chain data, the 520%+ return on DUSK is indeed supported by RWA implementation, not just hype. The threshold of 10,000 nodes further indicates that the project team is selecting genuine participants, and this design logic is quite thoughtful. After a round of being burned on the short side, new traders enter the market. This cyclical pattern has appeared many times in historical data and is worth noting.

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Ramen_Until_Rich

· 01-18 14:43

520%？Bro, you're really bottoming out this time, I'm still sleeping. --- The ZK privacy stuff is indeed pretty solid, but I'm still half skeptical about RWA. --- Shorts entering the market to send vegetables? So we're all just waiting to cut them, huh? --- Keep an eye on the mainnet launch on January 7th, don't let it be just another slogan. --- Setting the threshold at 10,000 coins is pretty harsh, small investors are directly out. --- I've seen people advise against shorting like this, it seems they're really scared. --- I believe in the 520% return, but whether it can be held until exit is the real question. --- Kids messing around all afternoon but still have the energy to study crypto, bro, your physique is impressive. --- RWA moving on-chain with 100 million euros? If it really happens, that's pretty intense.

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MidnightMEVeater

· 01-18 14:33

The shorts have been burned to a crisp, and new buyers are rushing in. The robot paradise is open again!

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SmartContractRebel

· 01-18 14:32

520%? What kind of monster is this? I was still sleeping. Shorts are here giving away money, huh? Serves you right. RWA moving to the chain does have some value, but it still depends on whether it can be held long-term. The mainnet launched on January 7th as scheduled. Usually, people don't pay attention to such details. Don't short, really, don't be greedy for those two points.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-18 14:32

520% return? Even my kids at home can't tinker that much. The short sellers have truly been taught a lesson this time; their courage to enter the market again is really bold. The mainnet launching on schedule clearly indicates that there is indeed something substantial, unlike some projects that boast every day.

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