Arcanum
Privacy-Enforced Proof-of-Network Blockchain
Arcanum is a privacy-first Layer 1 protocol where all transactions are confidential and network participation secures consensus.
Why Arcanum
Mandatory Privacy
All transactions enforce ring signatures, stealth outputs, and confidential amounts at consensus level.
Proof of Network
Consensus secured by network participation rather than hardware arms races.
Deterministic Monetary Policy
Transparent halving schedule and tail emission model.
Architecture
Four components. Flat design.
Wallet→Node→Mining Hub→Explorer
Protocol principles
- Privacy by default
- Cryptography over trust
- Deterministic validation
- Minimal attack surface
- No optional transparency
Get started
01
Create a wallet
24-word mnemonic, spend and view keys generated in your browser. No signup required.
02
Participate in network mining
Connect to the Mining Hub and earn ARC proportional to your network presence.
03
Transact privately
Send and receive with ring signatures and confidential amounts. No optional transparency.