Traditional audit models are outdated. "The Big Four" accounting firms and similar institutions typically only step in at the end of the fiscal year, reviewing ledgers and issuing reports — a process that is over six months behind. The problem is, this passive, post-event inspection cannot prevent financial black holes like Lehman Brothers and FTX. By the time the audit report is released, it’s already too late.

Dusk Network is exploring a completely different approach — continuous auditing. Imagine a scenario where a company's ERP system directly interfaces with the Dusk network. At the moment each financial transaction occurs, the system automatically generates a zero-knowledge proof and records it on the blockchain. This is not just a simple transaction record, but a mathematical proof capable of verifying the company's solvency and reserve status in real-time.

The most remarkable aspect is that these on-chain proofs can demonstrate the company's true financial health to the public and regulators, without revealing specific customer lists or transaction details. Privacy protection and transparency are balanced here. If a company's debt ratio hits a red line or if there is any misappropriation of user funds, the on-chain proof system immediately becomes invalid or triggers an alert — with millisecond-level response speed.

This means financial fraud becomes technically impossible. Investors no longer have to passively wait for delayed quarterly reports; they can check the company's "ECG" at any time, just like a medical check-up. Auditing shifts from a passive post-mortem to an active real-time health check. This is not only an advancement in accounting but also a fundamental shift in financial safety culture.