# Build on Arkade

## Docs

- [Arkade Notes](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/components/arkade-notes.md): Arkade Notes as redeemable offchain vouchers
- [Arkade PSBTs](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/components/arkade-psbts.md): Arkade-specific PSBT fields
- [Intent Delegation](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/components/intent-delegation.md): Delegating VTXO renewals without key handoff
- [Intent System](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/components/intent-system.md): How Arkade’s intent system coordinates user participation in batch swaps using BIP322
- [Scheduled Sessions](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/components/scheduled-session.md): Coordinated time windows for synchronized VTXO management and fee-efficient settlement
- [ArkService](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/core-services/ark-service.md): Primary API layer for interacting with the Arkade server
- [IndexerService](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/core-services/indexer-service.md): Provides query and subscription APIs for Arkade’s transaction data
- [Overview](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/core-services/overview.md): Overview of the main gRPC services that power the arkd system.
- [Checkpoint Transactions](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/server-security/checkpoint-transactions.md): How checkpoint transactions protect the operator from griefing attacks
- [Forfeit Transactions](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/server-security/forfeit-transactions.md): How forfeit transactions prevent against attempted user fraud
- [Boarding Arkade](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/transactions/boarding-arkade.md): How to board Arkade with a Bitcoin UTXO via the Intent System
- [Exiting Arkade](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/transactions/exiting-arkade.md): How to exit Arkade and convert VTXOs to Bitcoin UTXOs
- [Offchain Execution](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/transactions/offchain-execution.md): Submit Arkade transactions to the Virtual Mempool and receive instant preconfirmation
- [Onchain Settlement](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/transactions/onchain-settlement.md): Finalize Arkade transactions on Bitcoin via the Intent System
- [Welcome to arkd](https://docs.arkadeos.com/arkd/what-is-arkd.md): Get familiar with arkd, Arkade transaction workflows and the associated API layer
- [Chain Swaps](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/chain-swaps.md): Bridge between mainnet and Arkade with Boltz-powered chain swaps
- [Deep dive](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/deep-dive.md): Learn about VTXOs, the two-phase transaction flow, and Tapscript helpers
- [Dryja-Poon Channel](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/dryja-poon-channel.md): Build bidirectional payment channel primitives in Arkade
- [Escrow Contract](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/escrow.md): Build your escrow contract with three spending paths using the TypeScript SDK
- [Hash Time Locked Contract](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/hashlock.md): Build a Hash Time Locked Contract using Bitcoin opcodes for atomic swaps
- [Lightning Channels](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/lightning-channels.md): Use Arkade as a channel factory for Lightning Network
- [Lightning Swaps](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/lightning-swaps.md): Integrate Lightning Network with Arkade using Submarine Swaps
- [Oracle DLC](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/oracle-dlc.md): Build Discreet Log Contracts using oracles on Arkade
- [Overview](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/overview.md): Bitcoin's UTXO model, its constraints, and how Arkade enables programmable offchain contracts
- [Setup](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/setup.md): Install dependencies and set up your environment for building custom Arkade applications using the TypeScript SDK
- [Spilman Channel](https://docs.arkadeos.com/contracts/spilman-channel.md): Build a unidirectional payment channel using Bitcoin opcodes
- [Arkade Compiler](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/arkade-compiler.md): Compiling Arkade Script to Bitcoin Taproot scripts
- [Arkade Functions](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/arkade-functions.md): Built-in functions and operations in Arkade Script
- [Arkade Script](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/arkade-script.md): Tapscript opcodes for Bitcoin smart contracts in the Arkade ecosystem
- [Arkade Syntax](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/arkade-syntax.md): Syntax reference for the Arkade Script language
- [Arkade Types](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/arkade-types.md): Data types in the Arkade Script language
- [Automated Market Makers](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/automated-market-makers.md): Building AMMs with recursive covenants in Arkade
- [Non-Interactive Swaps](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/non-interactive-swaps.md): Advanced contract patterns for non-interactive asset swaps in Arkade
- [Overview](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/overview.md): Arkade Script, Compiler, and Advanced Contract Designs
- [Prediction Markets](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/prediction-market.md): Building trust-minimized prediction markets with logarithmic market scoring rules in Arkade
- [Synthetic Assets](https://docs.arkadeos.com/experimental/synthetic-assets.md): Creating and managing synthetic assets using Arkade Script
- [Welcome to Arkade](https://docs.arkadeos.com/index.md): An Operating System For Programmable Money
- [Core Concepts](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/arkade-assets/core-concepts.md): Packets, asset groups, control assets, metadata commitments, and the hybrid onchain/offchain architecture
- [Overview](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/arkade-assets/overview.md): Issue and transfer custom assets on Bitcoin — no new chain, no protocol changes
- [Are Arkade transactions real Bitcoin transactions?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/are-arkade-transactions-real-bitcoin-transactions.md): Yes - and no.
- [Does Arkade require a token?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/does-arkade-require-a-token.md): No. Arkade is BTC-native with no governance tokens or wrapped assets.
- [Does Arkade require changes to Bitcoin?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/does-arkade-require-changes-to-bitcoin.md): No. Arkade does not require any changes to the Bitcoin protocol.
- [How do I get started with Arkade?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/how-do-i-get-started-with-arkade.md): Links to resources for building on Arkade.
- [How does Arkade ensure self-custody?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/how-does-arkade-ensure-self-custody.md): About VTXO ownership and self-custody in Arkade.
- [How does Arkade relate to the Ark protocol?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/how-does-arkade-relate-to-ark-protocol.md): Explains the relationship between Arkade and the Ark protocol.
- [Is Arkade a new blockchain?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/is-arkade-a-new-blockchain.md): No. Arkade is not a blockchain, sidechain, or rollup.
- [Is Arkade live?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/is-arkade-live.md): Current status and roadmap for Arkade.
- [What about the fees?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-about-the-fees.md): Explains Arkade's batched fee model.
- [What are VTXOs?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-are-vtxos.md): Explains Virtual Transaction Outputs (VTXOs) in Arkade.
- [What if the Operator disappears or acts maliciously?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-if-the-operator-disappears-or-acts-maliciously.md): Learn about Arkade's fail-safe exits and trust assumptions.
- [What is Arkade?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-is-arkade.md): Overview of Arkade as a programmable execution layer for Bitcoin.
- [What is Arkade Script?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-is-arkade-script.md): Learn about Arkade's enhanced scripting environment.
- [How does onchain settlement work?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-is-batch-output-and-onchain-settlement.md): Explains batching and settlement in Arkade.
- [What is the Virtual Mempool?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-is-the-virtual-mempool.md): Explains Arkade's offchain execution layer.
- [What kind of applications can be built on Arkade?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-kind-of-applications-can-be-built-on-arkade.md): Explains the types of applications enabled by Arkade.
- [What problem does Arkade solve?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/what-problem-does-arkade-solve.md): How Arkade adds financial logic to Bitcoin payments.
- [What's a TEE and how does Arkade use it?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/whats-a-tee-and-how-does-arkade-use-it.md): Explains Trusted Execution Environments in Arkade.
- [Who is the Arkade Operator?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/who-is-the-arkade-operator.md): Learn about the role of the Arkade Operator.
- [Will Arkade work with existing Bitcoin infrastructure?](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/faq/will-arkade-work-with-existing-bitcoin-infrastructure.md): Explains Arkade's compatibility with Bitcoin infrastructure.
- [Glossary](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/glossary.md): Arkade Glossary
- [Arkade Transactions](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/arkade-transactions.md): Arkade transaction format and preconfirmation mechanism
- [Batch Expiry](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/batch-expiry.md): Managing VTXO lifecycle for efficient liquidity recovery
- [Batch Outputs](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/batch-outputs.md): Aggregating multiple transactions into coordinated Bitcoin outputs
- [Batch Swaps](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/batch-swaps.md): How VTXOs achieve Bitcoin Finality
- [Connector Outputs](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/connector-outputs.md): Ensuring atomic execution across batches
- [Virtual Mempool](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/virtual-mempool.md): Arkade's offchain execution engine
- [VTXOs](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/pillars/vtxos.md): Self-custodial offchain abstractions of a UTXO
- [Advanced Security](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/security/advanced-security.md): Overview of advanced security mechanisms in Arkade, such as verifiable execution and end-to-end encryption.
- [Liveness](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/security/liveness.md): Discussion of liveness requirements in Arkade, including operator availability and VTXO expiry
- [Risk & Limitations](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/security/risks-limitations.md): Discussion of potential risks and limitations in the Arkade system, such as mass exit scenarios and Signer compromise.
- [Transaction Finality](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/security/transaction-finality.md): Understanding transaction finality in Arkade, including preconfirmation and Bitcoin finality
- [Unilateral Exit](https://docs.arkadeos.com/learn/security/unilateral-exit.md): Sovereignty & User Control
- [Technical Primer](https://docs.arkadeos.com/primer.md): Core Concepts Powering The Arkade Execution Layer
- [Roadmap](https://docs.arkadeos.com/roadmap.md): Stay updated on our development progress with this roadmap outlining the current status and next milestones for Arkade components and SDKs.
- [Expo / React Native](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/advanced/expo-react-native.md): Using Arkade SDK in React Native and Expo applications
- [Ramps: Onboarding & Offboarding](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/advanced/ramps.md): Advanced mechanisms for moving Bitcoin in and out of Arkade
- [Service Worker](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/advanced/service-worker.md): Run your wallet in a background service worker
- [Settlement Process](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/advanced/settlement-process.md): Understanding the settlement process in Arkade
- [Storage Adapters](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/advanced/storage-adapters.md): Persistent storage for wallets across different environments
- [VTXO Management](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/advanced/vtxo-management.md): Automatic renewal and recovery of virtual coins
- [Arkade Addresses](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/getting-started/arkade-addresses.md): Understanding the structure and implementation of Arkade addresses
- [Create your Wallet](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/getting-started/create-your-wallet.md): Learn how to integrate Arkade wallets into your application
- [Developer Resources](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/getting-started/developer-resources.md): Arkade Operator instances, explorers, and local development setup
- [Introduction](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/getting-started/introduction.md): Build self-custodial Bitcoin wallets with Arkade SDKs. Integrate directly with the Ark protocol—no external daemons required.
- [Check Balance](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/assets/check-balance.md): Query how many units of an Arkade Asset your wallet holds
- [Get Started](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/assets/get-started.md): Learn how to issue, transfer, and manage Bitcoin-native assets using the Arkade TypeScript SDK
- [Issue Assets](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/assets/issue-assets.md): Create new Arkade Assets with optional control assets and metadata
- [Reissue & Burn](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/assets/reissue-and-burn.md): Increase or decrease the supply of Arkade Assets
- [Send Assets](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/assets/send-assets.md): Transfer Arkade Assets between wallets
- [Verify Asset Metadata](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/assets/verify-asset-metadata.md): Read and verify the metadata attached to an Arkade Asset
- [Checking Balances](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/checking-balances.md): Learn how to check your Arkade wallet balance
- [Payment History](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/payment-history.md): Learn how to retrieve and work with transaction history in Arkade
- [Receiving Payments](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/receiving-payments.md): Learn how to receive Bitcoin payments with your Arkade wallet
- [Sending Payments](https://docs.arkadeos.com/wallets/v0.4/operations/sending-payments.md): Learn how to send Bitcoin payments within Arkade and to Lightning Network


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