Dusk ($DUSK) is a privacy-focused Layer-1 blockchain developed by the Dusk Foundation, purpose-built for regulated digital assets and institutional-grade finance.
Founded in 2018 and based in Amsterdam, it enables the native on-chain issuance, trading, clearing, and settlement of real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, and other securities. The network prioritizes privacy through zero-knowledge proofs while ensuring regulatory compliance (including EU frameworks like MiFID II, MiCA, and GDPR) via selective disclosure.
Key features include Succinct Attestation consensus for fast, deterministic finality; dual transaction models (Phoenix for shielded/confidential transfers and Moonlight for transparent ones); modular architecture with DuskDS (settlement layer), DuskEVM (Ethereum-compatible execution), and tools like Citadel for privacy-preserving identity. The native $DUSK token is used for gas fees, staking, and network security.
Dusk aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain by removing intermediaries, delivering instant settlement, and giving users direct self-custodial access to institutional assets. Official channels include @Dusk on X and dusk.network.
Founded in 2018 and based in Amsterdam, it enables the native on-chain issuance, trading, clearing, and settlement of real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, and other securities. The network prioritizes privacy through zero-knowledge proofs while ensuring regulatory compliance (including EU frameworks like MiFID II, MiCA, and GDPR) via selective disclosure.
Key features include Succinct Attestation consensus for fast, deterministic finality; dual transaction models (Phoenix for shielded/confidential transfers and Moonlight for transparent ones); modular architecture with DuskDS (settlement layer), DuskEVM (Ethereum-compatible execution), and tools like Citadel for privacy-preserving identity. The native $DUSK token is used for gas fees, staking, and network security.
Dusk aims to bridge traditional finance and blockchain by removing intermediaries, delivering instant settlement, and giving users direct self-custodial access to institutional assets. Official channels include @Dusk on X and dusk.network.