Layer-1 blockchain built for privacy, regulatory compliance, and real-world finance on chain — a combination many traditional blockchains have struggled to address. With advanced zero-knowledge cryptography and modular architecture, Dusk enables institutions and developers to issue, trade, and settle regulated digital assets like tokenized securities and bonds while preserving confidential transaction details and enforcing KYC/AML where required. This “compliant privacy” approach makes it possible to build financial applications that meet frameworks like MiCA and other regulatory regimes without sacrificing user data protection. The native $DUSK token fuels the network by paying for transaction fees, powering smart contract execution via DuskEVM, and supporting staking to secure the blockchain. Dusk’s modular stack — including settlement and data availability through DuskDS and EVM compatibility — gives developers familiar tools with enhanced privacy primitives, opening doors for confidential DeFi, institutional settlement rails, and regulated marketplaces. Strategic collaborations, such as integrating cross-chain interoperability and real-world asset partner bridges, underscore the potential of #Dusk to bridge traditional markets with decentralized systems. Follow @Dusk foundation to stay updated as this compliance-centric ecosystem continues to expand its toolkit, real-world use cases, and institutional momentum.