In the financial system, regulation and auditing have never been modules that can be added on later. Many blockchain projects start this way—first build the technical framework, then try to patch compliance with external tools or application-layer logic. But once they encounter real financial scenarios, structural issues are exposed.

Dusk took a different approach. From the very beginning of the project design, it was never intended for the blockchain to operate independently of the regulatory environment. Instead, the idea was the opposite—since regulation and auditing are long-term, objective constraints, they should be integrated directly into the system's core logic. It sounds simple, but this premise changes the entire architectural mindset.

From a design perspective, this is indeed more complex. Account permissions, data visibility, and verification processes must be clearly defined at the foundational level, rather than relying on the application layer to handle them. Complexity comes at a cost. But what is gained? Overall system consistency. Once compliance and auditing capabilities are built into the core, there's no need to reinvent the wheel when developing applications on top.

Compared to projects that add compliance mechanisms later, which often require major structural overhauls—high costs and high risks—Dusk set clear rules early on, avoiding frequent rewrites and making the project route more stable.

There's also a common misconception—auditing does not weaken privacy. Dusk's approach is to draw a clear line between the two, allowing privacy protection and auditing needs to coexist within the same system, rather than suppress each other. Only then can blockchain truly participate in financial processes rather than being kept outside.

Therefore, integrating regulation and auditing into the core design of Dusk is not a conservative choice. It is a system judgment based on financial realities. It’s more about building infrastructure than conducting short-term technical experiments. Because of this, it provides a more solid foundation for compliant financial applications.