Documentation v1.0

The Vault Guide

Technical specifications and operational procedures for the ARK archival system.

What is Cold Storage?

Unlike "Hot Storage" (Google Drive, Dropbox) which is designed for files you edit every day, Cold Storage is a high-durability vault for data that needs to be preserved long-term.

ARK is optimized for persistence. We prioritize the safety of the file over the speed of the interface. This makes it the ideal environment for backups, legal documents, and creative masters.

Uploading Data

To ensure maximum integrity, we recommend preparing your files before initiating a transmission to the ARK network.

01
Package Your Payload

For multiple files, we recommend using .zip or .tar containers to maintain folder structures.

02
Verify File Size

Individual payloads cannot exceed 2GB. If your file is larger, utilize a split-archive method.

03
Transmit

Upload through the ARK terminal. Your file will be fragmented and distributed across the node network.

Retrieval Process

Because ARK is a Cold Storage system, retrieval is not instantaneous. When you request a file, our network must reassemble the fragments from the distributed nodes.

Expected Latency: Standard retrieval usually completes within 1-3 minutes depending on payload size and network traffic. During that reassembly window, Monolith and Colossus tier slots receive bandwidth preference over lower-priority traffic.

Billing & Deployment

ARK operates on a circular crypto-economy. We do not accept fiat currency or traditional credit cards to ensure the financial privacy of our operators.

01
Select Your Tier

Choose between Vault (500GB) or Monolith (2TB) based on your archival requirements.

02
Transmit Crypto

Send the exact EUR equivalent in BTC or LTC to the provided address. For XMR payments, manual verification is required.

03
Submit Proof of Payment

Copy your Transaction Hash (ID) from your wallet and paste it into the activation terminal. Our network verifies the blockchain record and unlocks your storage instantly.

Privacy Note: Because we use the Transaction Hash as your receipt, ARK never requires your name, billing address, or banking details. Your storage is linked only to your Vault ID.
Monero (XMR) Manual Verification: Payments made in Monero require manual verification due to the privacy-preserving nature of the XMR blockchain. Please allow additional processing time when using XMR. Submit your transaction ID through the activation terminal and our team will confirm the payment manually.

Network Limits

To maintain network health and ensure fair access for all users, the following industrial limits are enforced:

Select a tier to inspect its current daily bandwidth allocation.

Attribute Specification
Max File Size 2GB Industrial Limit
Daily Bandwidth 10GB Daily Bandwidth
Encryption AES-256 Server-Side Encryption
Security Model Fragmented Security (Standard)