Relying on a single application cannot sustain the long-term value of a public chain. The DUSK Foundation has designed an ecosystem expansion strategy for this chain, with the core idea of stimulating network effects to gradually build a self-reinforcing system of financial privacy applications. Simply put, it’s about creating a "flywheel effect."

The starting point of this flywheel is very clear: first, solidify the infrastructure to lower the barriers for developers. The launch of the DuskEVM mainnet is a key move in this regard, significantly reducing the onboarding costs for developers. But infrastructure alone is not enough. The Thesan Grant Program plays a "catalyst" role here, providing funding and technical support to attract the first batch of daring developers. They pioneer applications in niche areas such as compliant DeFi, RWA tools, and asset tokenization. These early applications act like beachheads, bringing initial users and liquidity to the entire network.

As the flywheel turns to the next stage, institutional strength comes into play. When flagship applications like DuskTrade go live, real financial assets—such as tokenized securities—and institutional users will be attracted. This not only increases trading volume and fees but also establishes a credible industry benchmark. More participants will see these success stories and naturally follow suit through collaborations. The demand from institutional users (e.g., customized compliance solutions) will, in turn, drive developers to create more professional tools, further enriching the ecosystem.

Eventually, as more applications emerge and real assets flow continuously, users and capital will also pour in steadily. Liquidity, developers, applications, and assets form a positive feedback loop. DUSK plays a central role in this system, serving as the core for payments, staking, and governance. As the ecosystem’s complexity and activity increase, its demand will grow naturally. Whether this strategy can be successfully implemented depends on the execution at each stage, but the overall approach is already very clear.