Dusk Network is a Layer-1 blockchain created for a specific problem: modern finance needs privacy, but it also needs rules. I’m looking at Dusk because it doesn’t ignore either side.
The idea is simple. Financial institutions can’t use fully transparent blockchains, and fully private systems don’t work for regulation. Dusk sits in the middle. It uses cryptography to keep transaction details private, while still allowing verification and audits when required.
The system is modular, which means developers can design financial applications that fit real regulations. They’re able to build compliant DeFi, private trading platforms, and tokenized real-world assets without exposing user data to the public.
The purpose behind Dusk is long-term adoption. They’re not trying to replace the financial system overnight. They’re building infrastructure that banks, asset issuers, and regulated platforms can actually use.
I’m paying attention because as regulations increase, blockchains designed for compliance won’t be optional—they’ll be necessary.