The Dusk Foundation is at the forefront of building one of the most advanced privacy-centric and compliance-ready blockchain networks — the Dusk Network. Its focus is on cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), and institutional-grade privacy technology, making decentralized finance practical and secure for real-world adoption.
Cryptography at the Core
The Foundation embeds foundational cryptographic primitives — such as BLS12‑381 elliptic curves, Schnorr signatures, JubJub curves, and the Poseidon hash function — to build a network that is both secure and privacy-focused. Custom tools like sparse Merkle trees and PLONK-based proving systems enable scalable zero-knowledge constructions essential for confidential transactions, private smart contracts, and privacy-preserving identity verification.
These cryptographic foundations allow the Dusk Network to handle regulated financial operations on-chain with high security, privacy, and efficiency.
Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Privacy and Compliance
Zero-knowledge proofs are central to the Dusk Foundation’s mission. They allow users and institutions to prove compliance or asset ownership without revealing sensitive information. ZKPs are integrated directly into the protocol, enabling private transfers, confidential smart contract execution, and auditability without exposing data publicly.
The Foundation also leverages ZKPs in its Citadel framework, which issues privacy-preserving credentials for KYC and AML compliance. This enables institutions and users to interact on-chain with trust and confidentiality while adhering to regulatory
requirements.
