On most blockchains, every transaction is public. That’s fine for memes, but in regulated finance, it’s a problem. Institutions can’t reveal strategies, balances, or counterparties, yet they also need audits and compliance. Privacy protects strategy, auditability protects legitimacy—and combining them creates tension.Dusk sits in that tension. Its selective disclosure model keeps transactions private by default while letting authorized parties verify compliance. Zero-knowledge proofs let auditors and regulators confirm rules were followed without exposing sensitive trade data.
The real challenge isn’t just privacy vs. audit—it’s workflow. If proving compliance feels complex, users drop off. Institutions won’t tolerate clunky processes. Dusk focuses on making privacy feel seamless, like a default seatbelt.That’s why adoption isn’t about hype—it’s about retention. Repeat trades, verified compliance, and smooth settlement build real markets. Dusk isn’t just chasing a privacy story; it’s trying to create infrastructure institutions can actually rely on, quietly earning trust as rules evolve.
