Dusk is a Layer-1 blockchain designed to facilitate the issuance, trading, and management of regulated financial assets like stocks, bonds, and other securities. It combines privacy through zero-knowledge proofs with regulatory compliance to meet the needs of traditional finance. Dusk supports both transparent and private transactions via its dual transaction model, allowing businesses and individuals to choose the appropriate level of privacy. Its native token, $DUSK, is used for staking, paying transaction fees, and deploying smart contracts. Dusk aims to bridge the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial markets by offering fast, secure, and compliant blockchain infrastructure.