Many people shy away at the mention of node operation, thinking it's a game for institutional players. But DUSK breaks this perception—how low is the barrier? As long as your held $DUSK reaches the participation standard, you can directly start PoS validation and earn token-based rewards, with no professional background required.

What’s interesting about this mechanism is its "dual nature." In a bear market, staking is equivalent to forced savings: the lower the price drops, the cheaper your cost basis, and during the lock-up period, you also receive stable income as compensation. When the bull market rebounds, you not only enjoy asset appreciation but also continue to earn node rewards—this is true "dual income."

Since the mainnet launched in January, it has performed stably without any risk events that cause panic. Anyone who has set up a node will have a personal experience: from initially hearing "how others say DUSK is," to "seeing the chain run stably with my own eyes," this trust upgrade cannot be bought with any marketing pitch.

Of course, it’s also important to view risks rationally. The network is still in its early stages, and reward fluctuations won’t be as steady as top-tier projects. Locking all your assets in impulsively is unwise. It’s recommended to allocate with some reserve to avoid over-concentration. Check the real-time price (currently DUSK fluctuates around $0.12), and decide based on your risk tolerance.

In simple terms, this is not a get-rich-quick scheme, but a smart approach to actively lowering costs through long-term holding. Sharing node experiences within the project community might even bring additional profits—this is the right way to participate in Web3.