#dusk $DUSK
Modular Architecture and Technology
Dusk’s blockchain isn’t monolithic — it uses a modular architecture to support diverse use cases:
• DuskDS: The core settlement and data layer providing security, finality, and compliance primitives. 
• DuskEVM: An EVM-compatible execution environment that lets developers deploy Solidity-based smart contracts while retaining privacy features. 
• DuskVM: A high-privacy smart contract environment optimized for confidential applications. 
This layered design helps institutions build and deploy compliant financial products, such as tokenized equities or bonds, while satisfying regulatory requirements like KYC/AML and reporting.