ARK is a multifaceted blockchain project that aims to provide users with an easy-to-access and easy-to-use blockchain platform. Here are the details about the ARK project:

Project Overview

  • Vision: ARK's goal is to drive widespread adoption of blockchain technology through innovative technological advancements, practical everyday applications, and strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

  • Founded: ARK was founded in 2017.

  • Headquarters location: Singapore.

Technical features

  • ARK Core: An open source, TypeScript-based Layer 1 blockchain protocol designed to be simple and efficient.

  • Consensus Mechanism: Adopts the environmentally friendly Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism.

  • Scalability: Has an extensible, modular code base and customizable transaction logic.

ARK Network

  • Decentralization: The ARK Network is a fully decentralized network run by 51 validators and a group of passionate supporters.

  • Transaction Processing: Over 5 million transactions have been processed.

  • Unique Wallets: Over 199k unique wallets created.

ARK Ecosystem

  • Multi-chain support: Support green blockchains such as Polygon, Solana, Bsc, etc.

  • NFT Project Support: Providing a launch pad, supporting the creation of carbon-neutral NFT collectibles, and building the necessary infrastructure for NFT creation and sales.

Developer Resources

  • GitHub: ARK Core’s code is open source and available on GitHub.

  • Documentation: Comprehensive developer documentation is provided, including platform SDK, desktop wallet, cryptocurrency data services, etc.

  • Tutorials: Provides a series of guides and code examples to help developers use the ARK blockchain framework.

Investment and Cooperation

  • Funding: $2.5 million in Pre-Seed funding led by Tim Draper and Draper Ventures.

  • Partners: Partnered with WWF Panda Labs to build Project Ark, an innovative blockchain-powered conservation platform.

Community and Governance

  • Community governance: Community governance is carried out through delegated nodes. Anyone can participate in governance by staking ARK tokens.

  • Community size: has a community-driven development team of more than 30 people in 15 different countries.

ARK Token

  • ARK Token: As the native token of the ARK ecosystem, it is used for network governance, transaction fees, and smart contract execution.

Application Cases

  • nOS Virtual Operating System: ARK’s blockchain technology was selected as the technical support for the nOS virtual operating system.

ARK lowers the entry barrier of blockchain technology by providing easy-to-use blockchain deployment tools and rich developer resources, making it easy for individuals and enterprises to build and expand their own projects using blockchain technology. For more information, please visit the ARK official website.