I’m looking at Dusk as a long term infrastructure play not a short cycle project. They’re designing a layer 1 blockchain specifically for regulated finance where privacy is respected and compliance is built into the system. The goal is not to hide activity but to control what is revealed and to whom.
The network is designed in layers. At the base sits a settlement layer that focuses on finality and security. This is where transactions become permanent and trustworthy. On top of that they’re adding an execution layer that feels familiar to developers so building does not become a barrier. Privacy is handled through cryptography that allows proof without exposure which is critical for financial use cases.
Dusk is used by institutions that need to issue trade and manage real financial instruments on chain. That includes things like tokenized assets and regulated settlement flows. Instead of relying on trust and reports the system allows rules to be verified directly.
They’re also thinking long term in how the network is secured. The token model supports staking over many years so validators are rewarded steadily and security remains strong. I’m seeing a project that is built with patience.
If on chain finance becomes normal it will need systems that are boring in the best way. Reliable calm and hard to break. That is the direction Dusk is moving toward.