When it comes to Dusk, many people's first reaction is "another privacy chain," and they categorize it among ZK and compliance projects. But this understanding actually misses its core essence.

Dusk's fundamental goal is not "I don't want to be seen." On the contrary, its logic is "I only want the right people to see." This may sound like a subtle difference, but the distinction is huge.

In the real financial world, this is the norm. Your bank account information can be viewed by regulators and auditors. But strangers on the street? No. Information visibility is layered; who can see what is governed by clear rules. On the blockchain side, it's the opposite—all transactions are transparent and visible to everyone. This creates an awkward situation: regulation becomes difficult to embed.

What Dusk aims to do is correct this inverted structure. That's why you'll see its entire tech stack centered around securities, identity verification, asset issuance, and compliance logic. It’s not about swaps, liquidity mining, or NFTs. It’s not designed for retail users at all. It’s a product built for the financial system itself.

In terms of development progress, Dusk is indeed slower than mainstream public chains. But this is not lagging; it reflects complexity. Its design logic aligns more with how real finance operates, rather than Web3 gaming systems.

Looking at its technical approach, you'll find it doesn't chase trends or jump on hot topics. It focuses on a few core areas: privacy asset standards, identity systems, auditable logic, and compliance programmability. Such focus is rare among Web3 projects.

The role of the DUSK token in this ecosystem is straightforward: it’s fuel, not the star of the story. It’s used to maintain network security, stake tokens, pay transaction fees, and participate in governance. The token’s value depends entirely on how much the network is actually used, not on hype or discussion.

Returning to the final question: Dusk’s direction is correct, but it’s not the kind of project that will "blast" itself into the spotlight. It doesn’t lack marketing stories; it lacks genuine adoption. Without adoption, it can never go viral; but if adoption truly happens, it will suddenly become indispensable. That’s the magic of this kind of project—no middle ground.