@Dusk is building a privacy-first blockchain that goes beyond typical crypto narratives by bridging regulated finance and decentralized systems. Unlike most public chains where every transaction is openly visible, Dusk embeds zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and privacy primitives at the protocol level, enabling confidential transactions yet still compliant with regulations like MiCA and MiFID II. This combination is critical because institutions and real-world asset issuers demand both privacy and auditability, something many blockchains cannot offer. Dusk’s modular architecture — including DuskDS for settlement and DuskEVM for smart contracts — ensures institutions can issue, trade, and settle tokenized financial instruments on-chain with confidentiality. The $DUSK token powers staking, governance, and network fees, aligning incentives across participants while laying the foundation for regulated DeFi and tokenized securities that remain private and compliant. #dusk