Dusk is a Layer 1 built for financial use cases where privacy cannot be optional and compliance cannot be ignored. I’m drawn to it because they’re not trying to “escape” regulation. They’re trying to build infrastructure that can work inside regulated markets while still protecting users and institutions from unnecessary exposure.
Design wise, Dusk uses a modular approach. The settlement layer is meant to deliver fast and reliable finality, which matters when assets represent real value and legal ownership. On top of that, Dusk supports an EVM compatible execution environment so developers can build smart contracts with familiar tools. This is practical, because it reduces friction for teams that already know how to ship in the EVM world.
In real use, the project targets things like real world asset tokenization, regulated digital securities, and compliant DeFi. The idea is that assets can be issued and managed with rules attached, while privacy tools help keep sensitive business data and positions from being broadcast to everyone. At the same time, the system aims to support selective verification, so disclosures and checks can happen when required.
Long term, Dusk’s goal looks like a settlement and privacy foundation for regulated on chain finance, where confidentiality and auditability are both possible. They’re aiming for a future where markets can move on chain without forcing every participant to live in public.
