Ardor stands as a multichain blockchain platform distinguished by its parent-child chain architecture. The security of the entire network is ensured by the parent Ardor chain, while the interoperable child chains encompass all functionalities. The team posits that this architecture, coupled with access to hybrid user permissioning capabilities, furnishes the requisite flexibility for diverse use cases, paving the way for mainstream blockchain adoption. Crafted with scalability as a primary consideration, Ardor addresses numerous prevalent industry challenges, including blockchain bloat, dependency on a single token, and the demand for easily customizable yet interoperable blockchain solutions. Rooted in Nxt technology, Ardor boasts the claim of introducing the inaugural pure proof of stake consensus algorithm. Ignis serves as Ardor's initial child chain. The development of all three tokens (ARDR, IGNIS, NXT) is overseen by Jelurida Swiss SA.