Founded in 2018, Dusk is a layer 1 blockchain designed for regulated and privacy-focused financial infrastructure. Through its modular architecture, Dusk provides the foundation for institutional-grade financial applications, compliant DeFi, and tokenized real-world assets, with privacy and auditability built in by dusk.$DUSK Dusk is a native cryptocurrency token used within the Dusk protocol, a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that focuses on secure and private blockchain-based interactions. #dusk The protocol supports private transactions and provides tools for users to engage with decentralized applications (dApps), governance, and staking activities. The Walrus protocol is designed to facilitate decentralized and privacy-preserving data storage and transactions.@Dusk