The @Dusk dusk_foundation is building Dusk as a privacy-centric Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for regulated finance and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Unlike traditional public chains where all transaction data is visible, Dusk integrates zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) cryptography to enable confidential transactions and shielded balances while still satisfying regulatory requirements like KYC/AML and MiCA-style compliance protocols. This dual approach — privacy and compliance — opens new opportunities for institutions and developers to issue and trade tokenized securities, bonds, and other assets on-chain without exposing sensitive financial data. On Dusk, $DUSK is the native asset used for gas, staking, securing the network, and participating in governance, making it the backbone of a secure, scalable financial market infrastructure.