When discussing @Dusk , one cannot overlook their custom-built Virtual Machine: Piecrust. Most Layer 1s rely on the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), but for the specific needs of ZK-proofs and financial compliance, $DUSK realized they needed something more specialized.
Piecrust is a ZK-friendly VM designed from the ground up to be incredibly fast and efficient at processing Zero-Knowledge circuits. This is vital because ZK-proof generation is historically "heavy" and slow. By optimizing the VM, #Dusk ensures that private transactions don’t come with a massive latency penalty.
Furthermore, Piecrust allows for a high degree of flexibility for developers. Building decentralized applications (dApps) that require privacy—such as private DEXs or confidential voting systems—becomes significantly easier. This technical foundation is what sets Dusk apart from other privacy coins; it’s not just a currency, but a sophisticated engine for the next generation of private, regulated DeFi.