Settlement is handled on Dusk through the Brief Authentication Protocol, a committee-based consensus system relying on stake, designed for speed and finality. Once a block is authenticated, finality is irreversible, meaning users do not experience visible reorganizations under normal conditions. This low-latency, high-throughput design is especially suitable for financial markets where speed and timely settlement are essential. The complete specifications of this mechanism are detailed in the Dusk white paper released in 2024.
From an architectural perspective, Dusk is standardized and compatible with EVM. By separating settlement from execution, the network can match each use case with the most appropriate environment. DuskDS is responsible for consensus, data availability, settlement, and processing of confidential transactions, while DuskEVM provides an Ethereum-compatible execution layer, using $DUSK as the native gas token. Assets can be seamlessly moved between these two layers via the native bridge, enabling their use where they are most effective.
Dusk is building the infrastructure for a future where regulated finance runs on-chain, not as an experiment, but as a production-ready system. By integrating privacy, compliance, fast finality, and EVM compatibility, Dusk positions itself as a foundational layer for next-generation institutional financial markets.
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