#dusk $DUSK @Dusk **Dusk (DUSK) coin** is the native cryptocurrency of the **Dusk Network**, a **privacy-focused public Layer-1 blockchain** designed for regulated financial markets and confidential smart contracts. It enables compliant on-chain issuance, trading, and settlement of real-world assets (RWAs) and tokenized securities while maintaining privacy through zero-knowledge technology. DUSK is used to **pay transaction fees, stake to secure the network, participate in consensus, and deploy decentralized applications**. The protocol emphasizes **regulatory compliance, institutional use cases, and privacy**, making it suitable for financial services and asset tokenization.