Frequently Asked
Questions
Is it a platform?
Similar to Ethereum, Dusk Network is a Layer 1 blockchain platform. Developers can use the privacy-oriented Dusk Network to deploy financial applications with the peace of mind that user- and transaction-related data remain private and anonymous.
What is Dusk?
Dusk is a Layer 1 blockchain protocol capable of powering privacy-preserving smart contracts that satisfy business compliance criteria. The network is secured by the Succinct Attestation, a novel and fast Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus with settlement finality guarantees, an important requirement for financial use cases. This opens up new opportunities for communities and organizations who are looking to embrace blockchain for their business and use it to address the inefficiencies of traditional finance.
What is the story behind Dusk?
Early 2018, tech experts Emanuele Francioni and Fulvio Venturelli joined forces with business experts Jelle Pol, Pascal Putman and Mels Dees to create the Dusk Network privacy infrastructure. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the team quickly expanded with renowned developers and industry talents, as they embarked on their mission to revolutionize traditional financial markets with the power of blockchain. More on Dusk Network history in the ‘About Us’ section of the website here.