Dusk Network – History & Evolution (Clear Timeline)
Below is a concise but complete history of Dusk Network, from its creation to its current position in crypto.
1. Foundation Phase (2018)
Dusk Network founded in 2018
Goal: build a blockchain that supports privacy + regulatory compliance
Focused on institutional finance, not retail hype
Early research centered on:
Zero-knowledge proofs
Confidential transactions
Security tokens
👉 At that time, most chains were either private OR compliant — not both.
2. Research & Cryptography Era (2018–2019)
Deep research into advanced ZK
cryptography
Adoption and development of PLONK (a highly efficient zero-knowledge proof system)
