ArkForge Trust Layer vs Authentication
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ArkForge Trust Layer vs Authentication: common questions
Which is more reliable, ArkForge Trust Layer or Authentication?
On our scheduled checks, Authentication leads on measured uptime — ArkForge Trust Layer at 73.5% versus Authentication at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, ArkForge Trust Layer or Authentication?
Authentication has the lower median latency in our checks — ArkForge Trust Layer responds in 1030 ms versus Authentication at 720 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do ArkForge Trust Layer and Authentication need an API key?
Authentication needs no key, while ArkForge Trust Layer requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Authentication first.
Can I call ArkForge Trust Layer and Authentication from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ArkForge Trust Layer and Authentication from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ArkForge Trust Layer and Authentication free for commercial use?
ArkForge Trust Layer has unclear commercial terms, and Authentication has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.