ARK is a development platform based on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, empowering individuals to construct their own fully customizable and interoperable blockchains. By employing custom transactions, logic, and multiple programming languages, ARK aims to diminish the industry's reliance on Smart Contracts. Founded in mid-2016, ARK conducted a Token Exchange Campaign (TEC) later that year, raising $800K in bitcoin and other exchanged cryptocurrencies. Thanks to sound financial planning, the team has maintained a well-funded status since its inception. On March 21, 2017, the ARK Public Network was launched, featuring the native ARK crypto asset. Shortly thereafter, the ARK business entity, known as ARK ECOSYSTEM SCIC, was established. Commonly referred to as 'ARK.io,' this entity is integral to the team's branding and operates the team's website. The ARK Ecosystem comprises an open-source blockchain technology stack developed in the TypeScript programming language. It encompasses various components, including the ARK public network, where node operators serve as delegates, standalone blockchains utilizing ARK technology with independent node operators, business entities engaged in product development and code base maintenance, an enterprise division promoting adoption, and a vibrant community of users, developers, and service providers. The ARK Public Network supports specialized transaction types such as multi-payment, multisignature, various registration transactions, and IPFS hash transactions. ARK's Launcher product enables the creation of fully customizable interoperable blockchains through a graphical user interface. This plug-and-play approach empowers developers to leverage ARK's consensus model, technology stack, product line, and custom transactions to the fullest extent.