2026-01-12 16:21:20

Having observed Dusk's performance in the 2024 incentive testnet, to be honest, it is quite impressive. The number of participating nodes alone has surpassed 8,000, which is quite significant in the industry—consider that top-tier projects like Solana and Cardano have node counts in this range, demonstrating the high level of community recognition for Dusk.

The project team has put considerable effort into incentives. With 2.5 million DUSK staked as rewards, eligible nodes can also qualify for ecosystem airdrops. This design indeed motivates operators to maintain the network. The results have validated this—currently, 35% to 38% of circulating DUSK is locked in staking, reflecting not only the attractiveness of returns but also participants' confidence in the project's future.

As the node scale grows, the network's decentralization and security are genuinely improving. Many might not have expected that this consensus driven by ordinary community members is actually a solid foundation for the project to withstand market fluctuations and achieve sustainable growth. Dusk's ecological cycle is now running smoothly, and whether this momentum can be maintained in the future is worth continued attention.

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HashBrownies

· 18h ago

8,000 nodes? Damn, that's a pretty intense number. Didn't expect that. Staking rate 35%+, indicates that everyone still trusts this project, not the kind to run after getting rewards and then leave. Wait, with so many nodes, are there zombie nodes? How many are actually running? What does the ecological cycle really accomplish? We'll see the true results when the bull market arrives next year. With 2.5 million DUSK incentives, how much inflation pressure does that create?

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ProofOfNothing

· 18h ago

8000 nodes really held together, this scale is definitely no joke Staking rate of 35%+ is quite solid, indicating that everyone isn't just here for airdrops But can it be maintained? That's the key Dusk has indeed put effort into this round of operations, and the staking incentive design is quite good The main thing is whether they can retain these node operators after the mainnet launches

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GasFeeNightmare

· 18h ago

Having 8,000 nodes is no joke; it places us on equal footing with giants like SOL and ADA. A 35% staking rate indicates what? It shows that everyone is optimistic—that's real money voting.

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GhostInTheChain

· 18h ago

8000 nodes are not a small number, indicating that the community is indeed optimistic about Dusk. With such a high staking rate, everyone is really voting with their money. The decentralization of nodes is well done, much more solid than some big projects' hypocritical promises. I'm just worried that if the hype dies down later, the incentives won't be as attractive and nodes will run away. Whether Dusk can go all the way depends on its performance after the mainnet launch. A 35% lock-up rate is indeed impressive, showing it's not just a typical rug pull scheme. 8000 nodes compared to Solana, this comparison still has some exaggeration. The ecosystem cycle running smoothly is good news, but don't overhype it; the market will decide. This round of incentive testing was indeed done thoughtfully, at least it's not just pure hype. The key still depends on whether they can retain the hearts of these node operators.

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