What is DUSK?

Dusk is a public, permissionless Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for regulated financial markets. It supports the native issuance, trading, and settlement of real-world assets in compliance with EU regulations, including MiFID II and MiCA. Dusk collaborates with entities such as NPEX and Quantoz to enable secondary markets for digital securities.

The blockchain employs privacy-preserving smart contracts and includes features like zero-knowledge compliance infrastructure and custody solutions. These components collectively aim to create a framework for compliant on-chain finance in Europe.