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Bark provides everything you need to build fast, low-cost, self-custodial bitcoin payments into your app. Supports Ark, Lightning, and on-chain. Based on the Ark protocol.

Getting started

Build a wallet app

For mobile and desktop apps where users hold their own keys.

Integrate with your server

For exchanges, e-commerce, and services where you manage bitcoin.

Services and tools

Bark CLI

For scripting, testing, and prototyping.

Run an Ark server

Set up your own Ark server for testing and development.

Learn more

How Ark works

Deep dive into the mechanics of the Ark protocol.

Latest updates

Keep up with the latest features in our changelog.