Virtual Machine
DUSK VM
Rusk enables you to program smart contracts, power new decentralized applications (dapps) and set parameters for compliance and control.
The Dusk VM relies entirely on zero-knowledge proof cryptography and is the world’s first Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machine (ZK-VM) implementation. Yes, even gas fee refunds, block rewards and other related transactions are obfuscated.
Zero-Knowledge
PLONK
We are using PLONK, the latest and most recent advancement in zero-knowledge cryptography. Zero-Knowledge is paramount for public blockchain collaboration because it allows businesses to issue claims and submit proofs, whilst transacting securely and in strict privacy.
Consensus
SUCCINCT
ATTESTATION
Dusk is powered by the Succinct Attestation (SA) agreement. SA is a novel consensus algorithm designed by Dusk to create a Proof-of-Stake-based, decentralized and permissionless blockchain network. SA achieves instant settlement finality, meaning that transactions settled on the network are irrevocable and final.
Privacy-preserving digital identity
CITADEL
We created Citadel, and its off-chain version Shelter, to provide private KYC for institutions. Institutions can use Citadel to reduce costs and automate processes, as well as being able to offer "KYC-as-a-Service", while users are able to practice selective disclosure and protect their data.
Network Fuel
DUSK
Businesses use DUSK to pay for network services, such as deploying and running a smart contract, and transferring DUSK or XSC-based security tokens. For each transaction submitted to the network, DUSK is used to compensate network nodes for bandwidth, verification, and storage.