Frequently asked questions

A marketplace where things that are hard to buy a piece of, like revenue streams, memberships and artworks, become digital assets you can buy, hold and resell.

A one-of-a-kind digital certificate on a blockchain that shows who owns something. On ARKHIVE, each NFT is linked to something real. See the glossary for more terms.

Open the dApp at app.arkv.io, connect a Solana wallet and browse the marketplace. A wallet is your account on the blockchain.

Major Solana wallets, including Phantom, Solflare and Backpack.

Most actions cost a very small Solana network fee. The marketplace fee depends on your tier, from 5% at Orbiter to 1% at Quantum. Some features or launches may require ARKV.

ARKHIVE uses on-chain verification, encrypted sign-in and decentralized storage to protect your information and assets.

New tools, marketplace improvements, AI upgrades, more Real World NFT types and more of the ARK.

An NFT in your wallet that is linked to a real benefit: a share of revenue, a perk, a raffle ticket or a physical item kept in the vault.

The business deposits the holders’ share in USDC, a digital dollar, on the agreed schedule. A smart contract splits it between holders automatically.

Yes. Assets can be resold on the ARKHIVE marketplace. The buyer receives the benefits that follow.

They stay in the ARKHIVE vault so they can change owner without shipping. Ship one home whenever you like; after that, its NFT stops trading.

An AI-built rating on every listing that sums up an asset’s track record, demand and price. It is a guide, not a guarantee.

Pay platform fees at a discount, reach higher tiers, get early access to drops and airdrops, and raise your Echo Score.

Up to 10% when you pay platform fees in ARKV.

ARKV runs on Solana, so transfers are fast and cost very little.

On Solana decentralized exchanges such as Jupiter. Centralized exchange listings are planned.

EchoChain scores your activity on ARKHIVE. ARKHIVE sets aside 15% of platform revenue for rewards, and scores decide how it is shared.

Activity 60%, ARKV held over time 30% and the quality of your sales 10%.

No. EchoChain never deducts points as a penalty. Because scores are compared across all users, your share can change as others take part.

The top five: 3%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.3% and 0.2% of total platform revenue.

ARKHIVE’s 3D world in your browser. Explore rooms, see art, create NFTs and take on challenges.

No. You can explore as a visitor. A wallet saves your profile, progress and rewards.

Yes, in the Creation Lab.

Yes. Time in the ARK, challenges and creative actions count toward your Echo Score.

A plaque with a secure NFC chip linked to your ARKHIVE NFT or real-world asset. Tap it with a phone to check it any time.

Hold an NFC-enabled phone to the shard. The chip confirms ownership and opens the asset’s on-chain profile, history and any perks or gated content.

The steel plaque resists heat, scratches, moisture and wear. The NFC chip is sealed inside with three custom 316 stainless steel bolts, which makes tampering extremely difficult.

Select editions include an NFC authentication card and a matching printed certificate.

Each shard is linked to a specific asset, collection or edition. When ownership changes, the shard can be reassigned through your ARKHIVE wallet.

No. The shard is an optional physical anchor. Your NFT works fully on-chain without it.