When it comes to the Dusk Network project, many people may not be very familiar with it. But if you've been paying attention to privacy tracks and compliant blockchains, its name probably isn't unfamiliar.

Dusk ($DUSK) is essentially a Layer-1 blockchain protocol, but unlike most public chains that pursue TVL and DeFi ecosystems, it takes a different path—financial-grade privacy + regulatory compliance. Simply put, it aims to provide infrastructure for traditional financial markets (especially securities and compliant assets) that both protect privacy and meet regulatory requirements.

Its tech stack is interesting. The core uses zero-knowledge smart contracts, allowing enterprise applications to operate in a highly private environment. This isn't some flashy innovation; it's designed for real-world scenarios.

More importantly, Dusk isn't just talk; it has already begun engaging with actual securities market infrastructure. This indicates that the team is pushing for a real on-chain financial asset ecosystem, not just hyping concepts.

Of course, in the short term, it may not be at the forefront of the trend, and its popularity is far behind other L1 projects. But from an infrastructure perspective, its focused track (privacy + compliance + financial applications) is severely underestimated. These types of projects often don't chase the waves, but once they rise, they could become long-term mainstays.