Arcade: El principio is a unique social platform designed for Android that offers two distinct viewing modes: External Edge and Internal Edge. The External Edge mode provides a thumbnail view of posts with brief descriptions, allowing users to browse content generally before delving deeper. In contrast, the Internal Edge mode features a scrolling feed that displays full posts, including full-screen videos, image carousels, and multimedia content in its native format. This dual structure facilitates both a broad overview of content and an immersive consumption experience.

The platform operates under the principle of the 'four zeros': zero ads, zero censorship, zero data collection, and zero content manipulation. Users can create diverse content types, including text, images, and videos up to three minutes long, with the ability to edit posts after sharing. Arcade also includes direct messaging, themed community creation, and the management of up to five accounts simultaneously. With monetization options and a global profile system, Arcade aims to enhance user engagement while maintaining privacy and content integrity.