to bring privacy, compliance, and real-world asset tokenization together in a single ecosystem. Unlike many public chains where every transaction is visible, Dusk uses advanced zero-knowledge proofs to keep transactions confidential while still allowing authorized auditability for regulators and compliance workflows — a critical feature for institutional use. This makes it possible for financial institutions to issue, trade, and settle tokenized securities, bonds, and other regulated products directly on-chain without exposing sensitive data or violating legal requirements. Behind the scenes, components like DuskDS for settlement and data availability and DuskEVM for Ethereum-compatible smart contracts create a modular architecture that balances performance with privacy and developer familiarity. The native $DUSK token fuels network fees, staking, and consensus participation, aligning incentives for validators and contributors while supporting sustainable growth. With a focus on enabling regulated markets on blockchain and reducing reliance on intermediaries, #Dusk is positioned to bridge traditional finance with decentralized systems in ways many networks haven’t yet achieved. Follow @Dusk foundation to stay updated on ecosystem progress, tools for confidential DeFi, and how Dusk continues pushing the boundaries of compliant blockchain innovation.