One of the biggest challenges in blockchain adoption is the conflict between privacy and regulation. Fully transparent blockchains expose transaction details publicly, which is unsuitable for regulated finance. The Dusk Foundation was created to solve this problem by building a blockchain where privacy is a core feature, not an add-on.
The Dusk Network enables selective disclosure, meaning users can keep their data private while still proving compliance to regulators or auditors when needed. This makes the platform attractive for tokenized securities, real-world assets (RWAs), and institutional finance, especially in jurisdictions with strict regulatory frameworks.
The $DUSK token plays a critical role in this system. Validators stake $DUSK to participate in consensus, ensuring network security. Developers use $DUSK to deploy privacy-focused smart contracts, and users pay fees using the token. Through on-chain governance, token holders can also influence the future direction of the network.
