About Ardor

Ardor is a multi-chain blockchain platform using a parent-child chain architecture designed to overcome scalability issues. The parent chain handles security and transaction processing, while child chains provide operational functionality, enabling diverse use cases and mass adoption. Key features include Proof-of-Stake consensus for energy efficiency and customizable, interoperable child chains. Unnecessary data is transferred to the parent chain for scalability. Child chains can have their own tokens and connect via a decentralized exchange. The ARDR coin is used for forging (creating new blocks), rewarding forgers with transaction fees. To forge, users need at least 1000 ARDR held for 24 hours, with at least one confirmed outgoing transaction. Ardor, written in Java, allows existing com...