Ark

Ark

Sovereign blockchain ecosystem with SmartBridge interoperability and no-code chain deployment

Launch Year
2017
Consensus
Delegated Proof of Stake
Max Supply
Uncapped (inflationary)
Block Time
~8 seconds
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Price
24h Change
Market Cap
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Circulating Supply
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About Ark

Ark is a blockchain ecosystem focused on mass adoption through simplicity and interoperability. Ark's SmartBridge technology enables communication between different blockchains, allowing value and data to flow between disparate networks. The ARK Deployer allows anyone to launch their own custom blockchain in minutes without coding knowledge, choosing parameters like block time, delegate count, token supply, and fee structures. Each custom chain is sovereign but connected to the Ark ecosystem. ARK uses Delegated Proof of Stake with 51 elected delegates who produce blocks and are voted on by ARK holders. The platform emphasizes user-friendly tools making blockchain accessible to non-developers.

History

2016
Ark founded; team includes former Lisk and Crypti developers with vision of accessible blockchain tooling.
2017
ARK ICO and mainnet launch; SmartBridge interoperability concept introduced.
2018
ARK Deployer launches — allows any user to spin up a custom blockchain in minutes.
2019
ARK Core v2 released with modular architecture and improved plugin system.
2022
ARK ecosystem expands with multiple custom chains deployed; Mainsail framework for blockchain customization.

How to Swap ARK

Exchanging Ark (ARK) on SyntheticSwap requires no account creation or identity documents. Open SyntheticSwap, choose ARK as your source or target coin, provide your destination wallet address, and review the floating rate displayed. After sending ARK from your personal wallet to the deposit address, the swap processes automatically and your chosen asset is delivered directly to your wallet. SyntheticSwap never holds your funds at any point during the process.

How to Store ARK

Store ARK in the official ARK Desktop Wallet, ARK Mobile Wallet, or Ledger hardware wallet with ARK app. ARK is native to the ARK blockchain.

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