How to buy Ark (ARK)

How to buy and use Ark (ARK) on its native network

Ark is a blockchain development platform launched in 2017. It allows users to create their own interoperable and customizable blockchains. The system uses custom transactions and logic to reduce the need for smart contracts.

Verified routes to get ARK

The following exchanges have verified market pairs for ARK.

Centralized exchanges:

• Binance (ARK/USDT)
• Upbit (ARK/KRW)
• Bithumb (ARK/KRW)
• Gate (ARK/USDT)
• MEXC (ARK/USDT) with 0 trading fees
• WEEX (ARK/USDT) with 0 trading fees
• Bitvavo (ARK/EUR)
• WhiteBIT (ARK/USDT)
• Crypto.com Exchange (ARK/USD)
• Tokocrypto (ARK/USDT)
• CoinDCX (ARK/INR)
• HitBTC (ARK/BTC)
• TRIV (ARK/IDR)
• CoinEx (ARK/USDT)
• Gate US (ARK/USDT)
• Binance TR (ARK/TRY)
• ChangeNOW (ARK/BTC)

Decentralized and other routes:

• Uniswap V3 (Arc) (USDC/ARK)
• Raydium (CPMM) (USDC/ARK)
• Raydium (ARK/SOL)
• PumpSwap (ARK/SOL)
• Meteora DAMM (ARK/SOL)
• Meteora DAMM v2 (TRASH/ARK)
• Uniswap v2 (BSC) (ARKIE/ARK)

What the native network does

The ARK Public Network hosts the native ARK asset. It is an open-source technology stack written in TypeScript. The network allows for the creation of standalone blockchains that are interoperable.

The platform uses a consensus model where node operators act as delegates. It supports specific transaction types, including multisignature and multi-payment transactions. The ARK Launcher provides a graphical interface to create these blockchains without needing to write complex smart contracts.

Wallet, transfer, and network-fee checks

Users can verify addresses and transactions using the Ark explorer. This tool is the primary way to check network activity.

ARK is a native coin. It is not listed in our database as a token on another platform. However, users must verify the specific withdrawal network supported by their chosen exchange or wallet before sending funds.

Self-custody and withdrawal risks

Deposit and withdrawal support is not verified for the listed routes. Users should confirm that an exchange allows moving ARK to a private wallet before depositing.

Account features and KYC requirements vary by country. Some exchanges may restrict access based on the user's location.

A common mistake is assuming that every exchange listed supports the same network for withdrawals. Always verify the network on the exchange's withdrawal page to avoid loss of funds.

Sources and methodology

Routes are sourced only from verified market-pair rows in our database. Web research and news from CoinMarketCap are used for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap page scrapes is treated as low-confidence context. Live market values are omitted because they change frequently.