Dusk Network’s Segregated Byzantine Agreement takes proof-of-stake to another level. It’s fast, secure, and designed for the strict demands of regulated finance. The system works without permission—anyone can join. It splits things up: Generators propose new blocks using a clever, privacy-focused Proof-of-Blind Bid, while Provisioners, picked through a deterministic process, step in to validate and seal each block. The result? Finality in seconds, as long as the network stays in sync.
DUSK staking keeps everyone honest. The network needs over a third of the stake to play by the rules, and it doesn’t mess around—try to cheat or go offline, and you lose your stake. Block times are fast, just 10 seconds, and the incremental finality means reorgs are rare. That’s huge for tokenized assets where you can’t risk shaky settlements.
The numbers back it up: 493 million tokens circulating, 500 million total so far, with a billion max. Market cap sits at $93 million, and daily trading volume hits $71 million. For developers who need to build compliant apps, this consensus setup offers true decentralization and privacy, without giving up speed or security. It’s a strong foundation for institutions that want to move fast but stay safe.
