Ark Labs, a groundbreaking venture in the realm of cryptocurrencies, has recently been unveiled with the intention of revolutionizing the Bitcoin payment system. This fresh company originates from the team behind the development of the Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol, known as Ark, and pledges to establish a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to the well-known Lightning Network.
In an email statement released on Tuesday, it was disclosed that Ark Labs was established to meet the increasing demand for scalable and economical bitcoin transactions. The company’s main focus lies in two areas: crafting an open version of the Ark Protocol and providing services directly to users, with plans to introduce its inaugural product later this year.
Burak Kecli, the mastermind behind the Ark protocol, had previously voiced his critical perspective on the Lightning Network, particularly emphasizing the obstacles associated with “input liquidity.” In an interview with CoinDesk, Kecli expressed, “The Lightning Network has a multitude of issues. However, my primary concern is the inbound liquidity problem.” To illustrate his point, he drew a parallel between the payment system and the requirement to possess funds in order to receive funds, which he deemed illogical.
Unlike the Lightning Network, which necessitates users to lock up capital to ensure liquidity, Ark puts forth an innovative solution. It employs an off-chain transaction model that utilizes unspent virtual transaction outputs (VTXOs), enabling one-way, exclusive payments without the need to pre-commit funds.
With the launch of Ark Labs, the team aspires to not only expand the capabilities of the Ark Protocol but also to continually develop and enhance contributions to the Bitcoin ecosystem, challenging the established status quo of the Lightning Network. One key feature that sets Ark apart is the provision of round-the-clock liquidity services for a fee.
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