Dusk Network redefines what privacy means in blockchain finance by balancing transparency and confidentiality. Unlike chains that tout “privacy” as a single feature, Dusk recognizes that financial activity requires flexibility: some transactions must be fully visible, while others involve sensitive details that cannot be exposed. The network achieves this through its dual-mode system—Moonlight for standard, public transfers, and Phoenix for shielded transactions using zero-knowledge proofs. This allows participants to maintain confidentiality without sacrificing the ability to prove correctness or comply with audits and regulations.The Moonlight mode operates like a traditional bank transfer, where each transaction is clear and verifiable by the network. Phoenix, on the other hand, is designed for situations where discretion is crucial. It allows users to transact privately, while still providing selective disclosure to authorized parties via viewing keys. This ensures that regulatory compliance, auditing, and financial governance can occur seamlessly, without exposing sensitive information to the wider network. The combination of these two modes creates a flexible, practical system that mirrors the duality of real-world finance.By integrating zero-knowledge proofs and selective disclosure into everyday financial operations, Dusk makes it possible to move capital efficiently and securely in a regulated context. Institutional traders, enterprises, and market makers benefit from reduced risks like front-running or strategy exposure, while still maintaining verifiable accountability. In essence, Dusk is not just a “privacy chain”—it is a blockchain built to accommodate how finance actually works, supporting both transparency and confidentiality depending on the context, all while keeping operations auditable and compliant.
