Yeliz Akmaca 
ArcBlock is a Blockchain 3.0 platform that enables developers to easily create blockchain-based applications (dApps). The platform leverages a modular architecture called Blocklets, aiming to facilitate seamless interaction across different blockchain networks. ArcBlock also supports cross-chain interoperability through the Open Chain Access Protocol (OCAP).
Team and Founders
- ArcBlock was founded in 2017 by Robert Mao, a software engineer and entrepreneur with a Microsoft Research background.
- Robert Mao (Founder & CEO): Experienced in software development at Microsoft and entrepreneurship.
- Flavien Charlon (Chief Scientist): Expert in blockchain and financial applications.
- Joe Wallin (Legal Advisor): Legal advisor for fintech and blockchain projects in the US.
- The team is US-based but collaborates with active developer communities in China and other regions.
Investors and Key Partnerships
- Raised approximately $45M during the 2018 ICO.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud integration.
- Microsoft Azure: Infrastructure for rapid deployment of blockchain applications.
- Hyperledger Foundation: Collaboration for enterprise blockchain solutions.
- Various VC funds and individual investors supported the ICO.
Project Vision
ArcBlock aims to make blockchain technology invisible to end-users while building a user-friendly dApp ecosystem. Its platform offers:
- High-speed blockchain-based applications
- Cross-chain interoperability
- Scalability and low transaction costs
- Decentralized identity and secure transaction infrastructure
How It Works
- Blocklets: Modular software units that can be smart contracts, APIs, or dApp components.
- OCAP (Open Chain Access Protocol): Enables data exchange between different blockchains.
- ABT Wallet: Centralizes user identity, data, and token management.
- Cloud Nodes: Run blockchain applications in scalable cloud environments.
Governance
- Governance is conducted via the ABT token.
- The community can vote on protocol upgrades and ecosystem decisions.
- Developers can stake ABT to publish Blocklets.
- Users can stake ABT to gain network benefits.
Roadmap
- 2018: ICO and ABT token launch
- 2019: Introduction of Blocklet architecture and OCAP
- 2020: ABT Wallet and identity management system
- 2021–2023: Multi-chain support, Hyperledger, AWS/Azure integrations
- 2024+: Enterprise solutions, Web3 applications, corporate dApps
Token Utility (ABT Token)
- Staking: For Blocklet developers and users
- Governance: Participation in DAO-style voting
- Payments: Developers can sell Blocklet modules or charge users
- Incentives: Rewards for developers and node contributors
Token Information
- Name: ArcBlock Token (ABT)
- Type: ERC-20 (Ethereum)
- Total Supply: 186,000,000 ABT
- Circulating Supply: ~98.6M ABT
- Exchanges: Binance, OKX, Gate.io, Uniswap
Token Distribution
- 45% – ICO investors
- 32% – Team and advisors
- 15% – Ecosystem development fund
- 8% – Reserve and operational costs
Ecosystem
The ArcBlock ecosystem includes developers, enterprise partners, dApp users, and independent node providers. Key features:
- Blocklet Market for reusable components
- Token services for easy creation of custom tokens
- Decentralized identity (DID) for secure access
- Cloud integration with AWS and Azure
- Web and mobile accessibility
Highlights
- Multi-chain support
- Fast dApp development with Blocklet modules
- Cross-chain data and transaction access via OCAP
- User-friendly wallet and identity management
- Enterprise-ready architecture
Official Links
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