ØKN is a metadata-private smart contract platform, combining the power of zero-knowledge cryptography and cutting-edge post-quantum metadata-private mix networks. ØKN is a decentralized platform where participation means rewards through zk-proof-of-staked-work. ØKN's mix networks serve as a foundational Layer 0, enabling broad use across blockchain ecosystems and applications. It's a platform for metadata-private smart contracts, offering a zk app chain for cost-effective secure applications at scale. Beyond software, ØKN integrates hardware to secure network access, power decentralized infrastructures, and enhance network diversity and security.