Dusk works because of something called zero-knowledge proofs. These proofs are not something that Dusk has.
They are the thing that makes Dusk special. Zero-knowledge proofs are the reason why Dusk can do an important things at the same time. Dusk can keep things follow the rules and verify things without needing to trust anyone all because of zero-knowledge proofs.
So basically a zero-knowledge proof is a way for someone to show that something is true. They do not have to tell you why it is true or give you all the details. This is really useful in finance. For example when you make a transaction it can be checked to make sure it is okay without anyone seeing how much money is involved or who is doing the transaction or any other private information about the business. A zero-knowledge proof is very helpful because it keeps all the information, about the transaction secret.
On Dusk they use something called zero-knowledge proofs to make sure transactions are private. So when someone makes a transaction on Dusk the network has to check a things. The network needs to know that the person sending the transaction has Dusk balance. The network also has to make sure that the person follows the rules of Dusk and does not try to spend the Dusk balance twice.
Dusk uses these zero-knowledge proofs to show that everything is okay with the transaction without showing all the details of the transaction, on a public ledger. This way Dusk keeps the transaction private.
This is really important for things, like assets. Institutions just cannot work if every single trade they make shows what they own or who they are working with. Dusks system, which is called zero-knowledge makes it possible for trades to be completed on the blockchain without revealing all the details. The blockchain still makes sure everything is correct. It does this without making all the information public. Dusks zero-knowledge system is what makes this possible so trades can happen on the blockchain and regulated assets are protected.
Zero-knowledge proofs are really important for Dusk. They make it possible for smart contracts on Dusk to be completely confidential. These smart contracts on Dusk can do things like settle something transfer something or check if everything is okay without showing what is going on inside.
For example a smart contract, on Dusk can check if a user of Dusk meets all the rules without showing who the user of Dusk really is or what documents the user of Dusk has.
Zero-knowledge proofs on Dusk have another role which is selective disclosure. Privacy is not about hiding everything from everyone. In the world of finance people like regulators and auditors need to see certain information. Dusk gives users the ability to generate zero-knowledge proofs that show facts to people who are allowed to see them while keeping everything else private. This way people who use Dusk can follow the rules without giving up their privacy. Zero-knowledge proofs, on Dusk make this possible.
Zero-knowledge proofs also keep users safe over time. This is because sensitive information is never put directly on the chain. So it cannot be looked at later when tools get better. This kind of long term privacy is really important, in a world where blockchain data stays forever. Zero-knowledge proofs make sure that this sensitive information is always protected.
Dusk uses something called zero-knowledge proofs. This means Dusk does not need you to trust it without a reason. Dusk can use math to be sure something is true. The network can check if something is true without knowing all the details. This is important for Dusk. It makes Dusk a good choice, for money transactions not just for trying out private transactions.