For decades, financial markets have operated through centralized systems with layers of intermediaries — from custodians to clearinghouses. @dusk_foundation is redefining this model with $DUSK by building a truly decentralized market infrastructure that eliminates these inefficiencies. By combining privacy features with on-chain compliance controls, Dusk enables native issuance, clearing, and settlement of regulated assets like stocks and bonds, all on a blockchain. This reduces settlement times from days to seconds and lowers the costs associated with reconciliation and middlemen. Moreover, privacy by design ensures that confidential financial information stays protected, even while regulators have the tools they need for oversight. As regulators and institutions increasingly embrace digital assets, #dusk is primed to be the backbone of financial markets in a decentralized era.�