#Dusk is more than just a privacy blockchain — its design encourages adoption across several regulated finance domains:
a. Real-World Asset Tokenization
Tokenized securities like equities or bonds can be issued and traded on Dusk’s privacy-preserving infrastructure while maintaining compliance standards.
b. Security Token Offerings (STOs)
The network supports confidential security contracts (XSCs) for STOs — allowing trading and management of tokenized securities with enforced regulatory rules.
c. Institutional DeFi & Settlement
$DUSK enables enterprise-grade DeFi applications where settlement is handled at the protocol level, reducing reliance on custodial arrangements and third-party intermediaries.
d. Regulated Payments and Compliant Finance
Projects like Dusk Pay aim to facilitate MiCA-compliant stablecoin payments (e.g., EURQ) and business transactions with built-in audit trails and privacy controls.
e. Bridging TradFi & DeFi
Because of its privacy and compliance focus, Dusk acts as a bridge between traditional finance systems and decentralized blockchain systems — a major strategic .

