bark-wallet 0.1.4

Wallet library and CLI for the bitcoin Ark protocol built by Second
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<h1>Bark: Ark on bitcoin</h1>
<p>Fast, low-cost, self-custodial payments on bitcoin.</p>
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  <a href="https://second.tech">Website</a> ·
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Bark is an implementation of the Ark protocol on bitcoin, led by [Second](https://second.tech).

# A tour of Bark

Integrating the Ark-protocol offers

- 🏃‍♂️ **Smooth boarding**: No channels to open, no on-chain setup required-create a wallet and start transacting
- 🤌 **Simplified UX**: Send and receive without managing channels, liquidity, or routing
- 🌐 **Universal payments**: Send Ark, Lightning, and on-chain payments from a single off-chain balance
- 🔌 **Easier integration**: Client-server architecture reduces complexity compared to P2P protocols
- 💸 **Lower costs**: Instant payments at a fraction of on-chain fees
- 🔒 **Self-custodial**: Users maintain full control of their funds at all times

This guide puts focus on how to use the Rust-API and assumes
some basic familiarity with the Ark protocol. We refer to the
[protocol docs](http://docs.second.tech/ark-protocol) for an introduction.

For setup and usage instructions, see the [Getting Started guide](https://docs.second.tech/getting-started/) or look at our [Rust API docs](https://docs.rs/bark-wallet)?