In most crypto narratives, compliance is framed as friction. Something that slows progress, limits creativity, or waters down decentralization. However, when I look at how Dusk Foundation approaches compliance, it becomes clear that this framing is outdated. In real financial systems, compliance is not an external burden. It is the structure that allows markets to scale safely.
Dusk does not treat regulatory alignment as a layer added after the fact. It is embedded directly into the protocol’s logic. Privacy is preserved without sacrificing accountability, and disclosure is selective rather than absolute. This balance is what institutions require before deploying meaningful capital.
What stands out to me is how naturally this fits into Dusk’s broader vision. Instead of resisting regulation, the protocol anticipates it. By doing so, Dusk positions itself as infrastructure that regulators can understand and institutions can trust, without compromising user dignity.