About Dusk

Dusk Network is a layer-1 blockchain protocol designed for various use cases. It features a distinctive consensus mechanism called Succinct Attestation, which operates on a Proof-of-Stake basis. The project aims to serve the financial sector by offering a comprehensive suite of products that give traders access to a wide range of services. Key features of Dusk Network include the Rusk Virtual Machine, which allows developers to write smart contracts and develop decentralized applications using zero-knowledge technology, notably PLONK ZK for privacy-preserving claims and proofs. Additionally, Microkelvin provides a toolkit for implementing custom data structures in smart contracts. The network's innovative consensus mechanism, Succinct Attestation, ensures instant settlement finality, makin...