Morning convenience stores use facial recognition, and in the afternoon, hailing a ride—every part of the journey is recorded clearly. Digital life thus finds a balance between "convenience" and "transparency."

But when it comes to money, especially investments and financial transactions, things get complicated. Who wants their investment portfolio to be visible to everyone like a shopping list? But hiding completely in the dark isn't an option either; regulation must be accepted.

Recently, I noticed a project called Dusk Network, which is pondering a very practical question: how to protect financial privacy in the digital world without clashing with regulators?

Its answer isn't just a blunt "anonymous coin," but proposes "auditable privacy"—which is like writing a set of rules for future finance.

How to understand this? Every transaction you make is encrypted and locked. Using cutting-edge technology like zero-knowledge proofs, sensitive information such as transaction amounts and identities are thoroughly hidden, like private spaces within a building. But at the same time, a "compliance channel" is maintained: regulatory agencies with legal authorization can use a specific key to open and review whether transactions are compliant. This way, privacy is protected while regulatory needs are met.

This is not just talk. By 2026, this plan is turning into reality, with the most critical move being the official launch of its DuskEVM compatibility layer in January this year. What does this mean? It means that Ethereum's vast developer and application ecosystem can now access this privacy framework, redefining privacy standards for exchanges and financial applications.