Dusk is designed as a layer 1 blockchain for regulated and privacy focused financial systems. From the beginning, the goal was not hype but usability. Real finance needs privacy, final settlement, and clear compliance, all at the same time.
The network is built around a strong settlement layer where transactions reach clear finality. Once confirmed, they do not roll back. This removes uncertainty, which is a major source of risk in financial systems. The chain is secured through proof of stake, aligning incentives between the network and its participants.
One of the most important design choices is how Dusk handles privacy. Transactions can be structured so sensitive information stays hidden,
while cryptographic proofs show that all rules are respected. This allows value to move without exposing balances or relationships. When transparency is required, it is still possible. They’re not forcing one extreme.
I’m seeing Dusk treat compliance differently from most blockchains. Instead of collecting and exposing data, the system focuses on selective disclosure. Users and institutions can prove eligibility and rule compliance without revealing more than necessary.
Long term, Dusk is positioning itself as a foundation for regulated DeFi and tokenized real world assets. The aim is not disruption for its own sake, but infrastructure that finance can realistically use.