Ark Labs has launched Arkade, a Bitcoin-native execution layer designed to create programmable financial applications using Bitcoin without the need for sidechains or wrapped tokens.
Arkade aims to build directly on Bitcoin, enabling developers to create fast and scalable apps while maintaining Bitcoin's core security model.
The new system is being tested on the Bitcoin network with early partners like Tether, Boltz, Breez, and Mempool.space already involved.
Ark Labs plans to expand Arkade's toolkit to include BTC-collateralized lending, staking primitives, and multi-asset transactions, with the official launch scheduled for Q3 2025.