Privacy is a core pillar of @Dusk Network, and the DUSK coin is central to enabling confidential transactions on the platform. Unlike most blockchains, where transaction details are fully public, Dusk allows financial institutions and regulated assets to operate privately without sacrificing compliance.
At a technical level, Dusk uses zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), a form of cryptography that lets users prove a transaction’s validity without revealing amounts, sender, or recipient. Validators can confirm transactions without ever seeing sensitive data, ensuring security and privacy simultaneously.
Selective disclosure adds another layer of confidentiality. While most transaction details remain hidden by default, certain information can be revealed to authorized parties—such as regulators—when legally required. DUSK is used to pay fees and incentivize validators to securely process these private transactions.
Dusk also supports privacy-preserving smart contracts. These “confidential smart contracts” can execute complex logic—like tokenized securities, bonds, or other regulated financial products—without exposing sensitive information on-chain.
Finally, staking DUSK strengthens confidentiality. Validators stake tokens to process transactions, aligning economic incentives with honest behavior. Malicious actors are penalized, while honest participants are rewarded, keeping the network secure, private, and resilient.
With DUSK, privacy and compliance work together, enabling a blockchain that is both confidential and ready for real-world financial applications.
