In 2018, a small team looked at blockchains and felt something was missing. The technology was advancing quickly, but real finance was still standing at a distance. In everyday markets, privacy is expected. Rules shape behavior. Trust grows over time, not overnight. That reflection became the foundation of Dusk Network.
Rather than pushing speed or spectacle, it chose restraint. A Layer 1 designed for regulated environments, where transactions can remain private while still accountable when needed. As finance moves on-chain, this quieter approach feels grounded. Sometimes progress is not about being first. It is about being ready when it truly counts.