For years, public blockchains have operated under the assumption that transparency must come at the cost of privacy. Every transaction is broadcasted, every wallet balance visible, and every participant left exposed. While this radical transparency has fueled innovation, it has also limited adoption by the very industries blockchain set out to transform: regulated financial institutions and capital markets.
At Dusk, we believe this trade-off is unnecessary. In fact, privacy is not the enemy of transparency—it is the enabler of compliance, efficiency, and trust.
Why Privacy Matters in Finance
Unlike crypto-native communities, traditional financial markets are built on confidentiality. Companies do not want their competitors to see treasury movements. Investors should not have their entire portfolio and strategy made public with each settlement. Market makers cannot function if every bid and ask is permanently visible on-chain.
Without privacy, public blockchains inadvertently force businesses to reveal their competitive edge and investors to compromise security. This is unacceptable in regulated environments, where confidentiality is a prerequisite for participation.$DUSK
