@Dusk n is leading the evolution of privacy‑first blockchain infrastructure for regulated finance with the native token $DUSK . Built as a Layer 1 network, Dusk combines zero‑knowledge proof cryptography with institutional compliance features, enabling confidential transactions and smart contracts that protect sensitive data without sacrificing regulatory transparency. The protocol’s modular design — with layers like DuskDS for settlement and DuskEVM for EVM‑compatible smart contract execution — supports native issuance and tokenization of real‑world assets on chain, offering institutions and developers unprecedented capabilities to build compliant and secure financial applications. By integrating privacy tools such as Phoenix transaction models and Segregated Byzantine Agreement consensus, Dusk empowers users to transact, stake, and deploy confidential contracts while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity. With a clear focus on bridging traditional finance and decentralized markets, Dusk’s vision is to enable secure, compliant, and privacy‑preserving decentralized finance at scale. Explore how #Dusk is reshaping the way assets, contracts, and finance operate in the blockchain era. �