There are many reasons to be optimistic about DUSK, but I think the most easily overlooked is its **tokenomics design**.

Unlike tokens that only serve governance purposes, DUSK is truly the "fuel" of the entire ecosystem—without it, the network simply can't run.

The key points are: first, any operation on the network requires burning DUSK. This is not as simple as regular transfer gas. Since DUSK focuses on privacy and zero-knowledge proof computations, generating ZK proofs is a super computationally intensive process. A high-value transaction (such as RWA assets or bond issuance) consumes far more tokens than ordinary public chain transactions. As more real-world assets are issued on-chain in the future, the demand for DUSK will grow exponentially.

The second perspective is staking. DUSK's SBA consensus mechanism has a rigid requirement for node staking. To maintain network decentralization and privacy computing capabilities, a large amount of tokens will be locked in nodes. This creates a clever deflationary cycle:

Ecosystem expansion → Explosive increase in Gas demand → Market buying pressure intensifies → More people want to stake → Tokens are locked → Circulating supply shrinks.

"Demand surging" combined with "supply decreasing" is the core driving force behind the token's price taking off. Currently, DUSK is still severely undervalued.