Ark v0.2.0: Covenant-less, Offline Payments, Client SDKs, MutinyNet Support
Ark is a layer-two protocol designed to scale Bitcoin transactions. This update includes covenant-less Ark implementation, offline payments, client SDKs, MutinyNet support, and enhancements to Ark's codebase and documentation.
- "We're thrilled to announce the release of Ark v0.2, a significant milestone in our journey," announced the project.
- This update brings new features and improvements, including covenant-less Ark implementation, offline payments, client SDKs, MutinyNet support, and substantial improvements to Ark's codebase and documentation.
Disclaimer: Ark is currently in alpha stage. This software is experimental and under active development. Do not attempt to use in production. Use at your own risk.
What's new
- Covenant-less Ark. The Go implementation now supports covenant-less Ark. This advancement allows users to leverage the Ark protocol on the Bitcoin network without requiring a covenant soft-fork.
- Client SDKs. "We're excited to introduce new client SDKs that make integrating Ark into your projects easier than ever. We now offer both Go package and WASM binary for JavaScript, allowing web developers to start experimenting and integrating Ark into their wallets and applications."
- Offline Payments. "We've introduced offline payment support in the Go implementation, significantly enhancing user flexibility. Leveraging the Ruben shortcut as the default Payment protocol, senders can now co-sign transactions with the ASP (Ark Service Provider) and deliver payment requests directly to recipients."
- MutinyNet Support. Ark now includes support for MutinyNet, a custom Bitcoin signet created by the Mutiny team.
- Improved documentation and resources. Check out Ark's Developer Portal to explore the project's latest documentation and resources. Updated guides reflect the new features and improvements in Ark v0.2, making it easier than ever to get started with the protocol.
"We recommend following our Quick Start Guide to set up a local Bitcoin regtest network and run the Ark implementation on top of it. This will help you understand the protocol better and test the new features in a controlled environment," was stated in a blog post.
