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

#dusk

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:

$DUSK

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