The evolution of blockchain finance depends on projects that combine privacy, compliance, and real-world utility, and @dusk_foundation is uniquely positioned to lead that charge. Dusk is a Layer-1 blockchain designed from the ground up for regulated financial markets, empowering institutions to tokenise and settle securities and other assets on-chain while preserving confidentiality through advanced cryptography like zero-knowledge proofs. On #Dusk, privacy isn’t an afterthought: users and businesses benefit from confidential balances, selective disclosure for audits, and compliance primitives that align with frameworks such as MiFID II, MiCA and GDPR. $DUSK serves as the native token for transaction fees, smart contract deployment, and network participation, ensuring seamless and secure operations across applications. With innovations like Zedger for compliant security transactions and Phoenix for private transfers, the ecosystem bridges traditional finance and decentralised tech without sacrificing regulatory integrity. This approach makes #Dusk more than another blockchain — it’s a practical foundation for institutions, developers, and builders to create privacy-preserving DeFi, real-world asset tokenisation, and next-generation financial services.