What is @Dusk
Dusk is a Layer-1 blockchain designed for privacy-focused and regulation-friendly finance. Its main goal is to bring real-world financial assets (like shares, bonds, and securities) onto the blockchain while respecting legal and compliance requirements.
🏛️ Dusk Foundation
The Dusk Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports and governs the Dusk ecosystem.
Established in 2018, it focuses on:
Core protocol development
Research in cryptography and privacy
Ecosystem growth and partnerships
It works closely with institutions and regulators to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and blockchain technology.
⚙️ Key Technology & Features
Privacy by default:
Uses zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs) to keep transaction details confidential while remaining verifiable.
Regulatory compliance:
Designed to align with frameworks like MiCA, MiFID II, GDPR, and the EU DLT Pilot Regime.
Hybrid architecture:
Dusk Blockchain (Layer-1) for settlement and consensus
DuskEVM for Ethereum-compatible smart contracts
DuskVM for privacy-preserving applications written in Rust
