Whether a public chain can succeed is not really about how complex the white paper is, but whether it can truly foster an active application ecosystem. Dusk Network clearly understands this logic and is gradually evolving from a simple protocol developer role to an ecosystem cultivator. They have taken a series of targeted actions to connect the entire chain from underlying infrastructure to application layer.

First, let's talk about the infrastructure. The Dusk Foundation has allocated 15 million DUSK to support developers, but this money is not just handed out randomly. They have a clear direction—focusing on privacy DeFi, compliant asset tools, zero-knowledge proofs, and other projects closely related to network positioning. They also teamed up with Harmony to jointly promote the optimization and iteration of ZK proof systems like PLONK. What's the benefit of doing this? It’s to enable developers who want to build applications on Dusk to avoid starting from scratch with cryptography research; they can directly use ready-made toolkits, greatly lowering the entry barrier. This step completely solves the cold start problem.

Looking at the application layer layout. Dusk did not pursue the big and comprehensive "universal public chain" dream, but instead focused on two vertical tracks: financial privacy and asset tokenization. They have deep cooperation with 21X, a licensed securities exchange in Europe. With Dusk’s technical support, 21X can issue and trade assets compliant with MiCA regulations. This case clearly illustrates the point—no reliance on conceptual packaging, but instead delivering real usable products and compliant solutions.