Common questions about Quark, ARC-20, and Atomicals Protocol answered
Atomicals is an open-source protocol for creating and managing digital assets on Bitcoin and other UTXO blockchains. It allows users to mint, transfer, and update digital objects (NFTs) and tokens without relying on third-party services or sidechains.
The protocol's core philosophy is "No transaction history, not your digital asset" - emphasizing complete ownership chain traceability.
Read Official DocsARC-20 is a fungible token standard based on Atomicals Protocol, using the "Colored Coin" model. Each ARC-20 token is bound to at least 1 satoshi (Bitcoin's smallest unit), meaning tokens have intrinsic Bitcoin value backing.
Key Features:
| Feature | ARC-20 | BRC-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Implementation | Colored coin model | Inscription commands |
| Value backing | 1:1 sat binding | None |
| Off-chain indexer | Not needed | Required |
| Splittable | UTXO native | Limited |
| Ecosystem maturity | Developing | More mature |
A satoshi (sat) is the smallest unit of Bitcoin, named after Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto.
In ARC-20, each token is bound to at least 1 satoshi, providing a minimum value floor.
Quark is an ARC-20 token on Atomicals Protocol. The name comes from physics - quarks are fundamental particles that make up matter. QUARK aims to be a fundamental unit of digital value in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
No. Quark is a community-created and driven project with no official team, no VC funding, no pre-mine allocation. All ARC-20 tokens are independently created by the community - Atomicals Protocol team does not issue any official tokens.
Current ways to get QUARK:
* Requires ARC-20 compatible wallet (like Wizz Wallet) to receive and manage tokens
Quark's Atomical ID (similar to contract address):
Verify on Atomicals Market
Strongly recommend Wizz Wallet - the most powerful Atomicals wallet:
Alternative: Sparrow Wallet (desktop, advanced users)
Regular Bitcoin wallets don't support UTXO selection. When sending transactions, you may accidentally send your ARC-20 tokens as transaction fees, resulting in permanent loss!
ARC-20 tokens are stored in specific UTXOs. Specialized wallets recognize these "colored" satoshis and ensure they won't be accidentally spent.
Main trading platforms:
* QUARK is not yet listed on centralized exchanges (CEX)
ARC-20 token transfers use Bitcoin network, so Bitcoin network fees apply. Fees depend on current network congestion and your chosen fee rate.
* Based on BTC price $40,000
Check current fee rates: mempool.space
Atomical ID is composed of the minting transaction txid and output index:
This format ensures global uniqueness since each Bitcoin transaction ID is unique.
Bitwork is an optional Proof of Work (PoW) mechanism in Atomicals Protocol. When deploying tokens, you can set a Bitwork requirement that forces minting transactions' txid to start with a specific prefix.
More Bitwork characters = higher difficulty. This simulates Bitcoin mining, ensuring fair distribution to those investing computational resources.
Realm is Atomicals' decentralized naming system, similar to DNS on blockchain.
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