# r/arkecosystem

ARK is the native cryptoasset of the ARK Public Network. The APN is a live implementation of the ARK Core Framework, an open source technology stack authored in TypeScript. Developers can use the ARK Launcher and ARK Core Framework to launch standalone interoperable blockchains customized to their use case. This subreddit is run by the Strake Foundation.

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## [ARK now available on Variational Exchange](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1vx1c2i/ark_now_available_on_variational_exchange/)

_2026-08-24 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

ARK is now available on Variational exchange with ARK/USDC pairing, 50x leverage and zero fees. https://omni.variational.io/perpetual/ARK submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - August 21, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1vujcms/ark_development_report_august_21_2026/)

_2026-08-21 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Improving the systems behind the network Mainsail gets more efficient testing, faster builds, better block observability, and safer consensus error handling. Meanwhile, ARK Core v3.13.0 retires legacy Magistrate transactions. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [Reminder: All validators/delegates must upgrade to v3.13.0](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1vufjxe/reminder_all_validatorsdelegates_must_upgrade_to/)

_2026-08-21 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

All validators/delegates must upgrade their nodes to v3.13.0 or risk forking off in the very near future. https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/s/pH8H1QOjMt submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Core v3.13.0 has been released.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1vsolaa/ark_core_v3130_has_been_released/)

_2026-08-19 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Update continues the deprecation of legacy v3 transaction types in preparation for Mainsail. Node operators can now update their nodes. No action is needed for regular users. Core v3.13.0 continues deprecating v3 transaction types in preparation for Mainsail. Following the multisignature deprecations in 3.11.0 and 3.12.0, this release retires Magistrate transactions: entity registration, update…

## [ARK Development Report - August 14, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1voa1b7/ark_development_report_august_14_2026/)

_2026-08-14 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

A week of improvements behind the scenes ARK Scan streamlines WebSocket updates, Go Crypto SDK package closes feature gaps with other SDKs, and Mainsail improves consensus recovery and P2P resource usage. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - August 07, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1vi86xk/ark_development_report_august_07_2026/)

_2026-08-07 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Simplifying workflows and tightening consistency ARK Scan simplifies interaction + formatting, Go Crypto and Go Client SDKs align with Mainsail, ARK Vault unifies UI patterns, and Mainsail improves P2P and consensus handling. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - July 31, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1vbupr5/ark_development_report_july_31_2026/)

_2026-07-31 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Precision upgrades across the stack Go SDK adopts EVM-style transactions, ARK Vault streamlines components, and Mainsail strengthens execution, testing, and compatibility. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - July 24, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1v5hwlr/ark_development_report_july_24_2026/)

_2026-07-24 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Cutting through complexity ARK Connect drops legacy layers and optimizes token price data sourcing, docs now include the Connect SDK, ARK Vault improves Ledger flows, and Mainsail strengthens consensus logic. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK futures added to BitBase exchange](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1v2hqn9/ark_futures_added_to_bitbase_exchange/)

_2026-07-21 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

On July 13th, BitBase exchange added ARK futures https://bitbase-support.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/5503777576862-New-Futures-Listing-2026-07-13 https://x.com/Bitbase\_Ex/status/2076569577086140825?s=20 submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - July 17, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1uz1la7/ark_development_report_july_17_2026/)

_2026-07-17 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Refining integrations and real-world usage! ARK Connect simplifies market data and upgrades its demo app, ARK Vault refines Ledger and migration flows, and Mainsail improves security, Ethereum compatibility, and resilience. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

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## [ARK Vault v1.20.0 is live!](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1uz11uz/ark_vault_v1200_is_live/)

_2026-07-17 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Market pricing has been restored, the Chrome v150+ voting issue is fixed, and we've shipped several stability and UX improvements, including smarter price request caching. Already live at http://app.arkvault.io - no action required. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - July 10, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1utid8a/ark_development_report_july_10_2026/)

_2026-07-11 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

From cleanup to capability; ARK Connect removes PSDK complexity, faster transaction loading in ARK Scan, SDK batch transfer improvement + docs alignment, Vault token approval support, and Mainsail improvements in testing & EVM behavior. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - July 03, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1umgh99/ark_development_report_july_03_2026/)

_2026-07-03 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Speed and responsiveness took center stage this week ARK Scan performance upgrades, SDK transaction encoding support, ARK Vault cleanup and stability work, and expanded Mainsail test coverage. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - June 26, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1ug9wgd/ark_development_report_june_26_2026/)

_2026-06-26 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Smoother flows & cleaner internals ARK Connect refactors and API resilience, SDK documentation upgrades, ARK Vault UX polish, and Mainsail optimizations in startup and architecture. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - June 19, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1ua7he9/ark_development_report_june_19_2026/)

_2026-06-19 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Cutting complexity, improving foundations ARK Connect gets a major internal cleanup, unified conventions in ARK Scan, TypeScript SDK expands validator + crypto support, and Mainsail sharpens performance and concurrency. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - June 12, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1u3xdxz/ark_development_report_june_12_2026/)

_2026-06-12 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Polishing core flows and fixing edge cases Popup/side panel issues resolved in Connect, richer transaction details in Scan, TypeScript Crypto SDK expand validator + batch support, and stronger Mainsail stability. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK recently spotlighted for being a member of The Blockchain Association](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1u15er1/ark_recently_spotlighted_for_being_a_member_of/)

_2026-06-09 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

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## [ARK Development Report - June 05, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1txo23h/ark_development_report_june_05_2026/)

_2026-06-05 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Shipping usability and performance improvements ARK Connect introduces side panel support, ARK Vault modernizes its stack + boosts testing, and Mainsail improves performance, storage, and build reliability. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - May 29, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1tr4qia/ark_development_report_may_29_2026/)

_2026-05-29 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

A week focused on simplification and stability Cleaner ARK Connect architecture, better ARK Scan event handling, leaner ARK Vault dependencies, and major Mainsail improvements in performance & testing. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - May 22, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1tkm82k/ark_development_report_may_22_2026/)

_2026-05-22 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Expanding capabilities across the $ARK ecosystem! Token functionality lands in ARK Connect, Vault enhances legacy wallet support, Mainsail strengthens consensus security, and Scan gets a UI touch-up. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

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## [ARK is available on Eterna Hybrid Perpetual Exchange](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1tdzt7b/ark_is_available_on_eterna_hybrid_perpetual/)

_2026-05-15 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

ARK is available on Eterna Hybrid Perpetual Exchange with USDT pairing. https://x.com/Eterna\_Markets/status/2035050238407582200?s=20 https://app.eterna.exchange/trade?symbol=ARKUSDT https://preview.redd.it/lv25511elb1h1.png?width=1200&format=png&auto=webp&s=756a53f2555c5178cb9c310a477e8dd45413ff25 submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - May 15, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1tdz98d/ark_development_report_may_15_2026/)

_2026-05-15 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Modernization in motion across ARK this week. ARK Connect refactors underway, smoother mobile UX in ARK Scan, expanded legacy wallet support in SDK, ARK Vault refinements, and Mainsail performance improvements. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Core v3.12.0 has been released.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1tcv10e/ark_core_v3120_has_been_released/)

_2026-05-14 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

ARK Core v3.12.0 has been released. Update continues the preparation work for upcoming improvements and future upgrades, including Mainsail-related changes. Node operators, exchanges and validators can now update their nodes. No action is needed for regular users or holders. https://preview.redd.it/17dd820l631h1.png?width=1228&format=png&auto=webp&s=cccfaa3ee3e848029bd06f7758d71e5d3895d752…

## [ARK Development Report - May 08, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1t7fg8i/ark_development_report_may_08_2026/)

_2026-05-08 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Progress continues across all fronts this week. Refined token experience in ARK Scan, upgraded docs stack (Node 24 + Tailwind v4), ARK Vault reliability boosts, and deeper Mainsail test coverage. submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Core v3.11.0 is now live.](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1t5qh0g/ark_core_v3110_is_now_live/)

_2026-05-06 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

This release is part of ongoing development toward upcoming improvements and future network upgrades, including groundwork for Mainsail. Node operators / validators / exchanges can now upgrade. No action is required from regular users or ARK holders. Changelog: https://github.com/ArkEcosystem/core/releases/tag/3.11.0…

## [ARK Development Report - May 01, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1t11ocp/ark_development_report_may_01_2026/)

_2026-05-01 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

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## [X now supports cashtags linked to projects, there is only one ARK](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1syju0h/x_now_supports_cashtags_linked_to_projects_there/)

_2026-04-29 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

Now when you type $ARK in X, it brings up this project! win! https://x.com/StrakeTeam/status/2049289368632733797?s=20 submitted by /u/StrakeFoundation \[link\] \[comments\]

## [ARK Development Report - April 24, 2026](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/1suiavx/ark_development_report_april_24_2026/)

_2026-04-24 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

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## [The Ultimate Guide to Staking ARK](https://www.reddit.com/r/ArkEcosystem/comments/14zfzhe/the_ultimate_guide_to_staking_ark/)

_2023-07-14 · /u/StrakeFoundation_

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