On-chain in the world of blockchain, all data is traceable. There is an address holding over 1.8 million DUSK with a net worth exceeding one million USD that has been doing something interesting — they refuse to withdraw DUSK from staking, even when short-term fiat needs arise, opting instead for small loans to cover those needs. Behind this seemingly "ascetic" behavior lies a profound understanding of the DUSK economic model.

Why do this? The reason is quite practical. By staking DUSK, they can earn a stable annualized return of about 14%-17%. In other words, even if they do nothing, the DUSK in their account is continuously generating yield. Borrowing to meet cash flow needs, in simple terms, is to keep this "lifeline" uninterrupted so that compound interest can keep working. During a bull market, this acts as an accelerator; during a bear market, it’s a lifeline.

But the story goes far beyond that. The DUSK mechanism has a clever design — every private transaction and every contract execution on the network destroys a portion of DUSK tokens. As RWA applications like Dusk Trade become more active within the ecosystem, the total token supply gradually decreases. What does this mean? The proportion of DUSK you hold in the entire network is increasing. The longer you hold, the more valuable your "equity" becomes as the network appreciates in value in the future.

This is why some prefer to lock their tokens long-term rather than rush to cash out. It’s not about lacking funds, but about seeing a higher-level game rule clearly.