The $DUSK usage brings the following benefits:
DuskDS: Data & Settlement Layer which handles consensus, staking, data availability, native bridge, and settlement.
The MIPS-powered pre-verifier on the DuskDS node checks state transitions before they hit the chain, so there is no 7-day fault window like on Optimism.
DuskEVM: EVM Application Layer which runs standard Solidity contracts via familiar tools (Hardhat, MetaMask).
It becomes the primary venue for DeFi and compliant apps, streamlining onboarding for developers, exchanges, and custodians.
Moreover, it will also feature Homomorphic Encryption (HE) operations to enable auditable confidential transactions and obfuscated order books, ideal for regulated financial instruments.
DuskVM: Privacy Application Layer which executes complete privacy‑preserving applications using the Phoenix output‑based transaction model and Piecrust virtual machine
