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What is Ink? Kraken’s Ethereum layer-2 blockchain

Key takeaways Ink is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain built by the crypto exchange Kraken on Optimism's OP Stack, and part of the Superchain network of interoperable chains. It is built specifically for DeFi, with roughly one-second blocks, sub-cent fees paid in ETH, and lending and trading apps live from day one. The INK token, capped at one billion units, is distributed to early users through an airdrop rather than sold first, reflecting a liquidity-first design. In this article An exchange steps onchain Ink at a glance How Ink came to be How does Ink work?

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Top Lending Protocol Expands to Sui for First Launch Outside of Solana

Solend expands to Sui blockchain, boosting DeFi ecosystem with a projected launch, following a 500% TVL growth since September.

20 December 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

Bumper’s $20m bid to undercut Deribit Crypto Options goes live on September 7, 2023

Bumper launches a DeFi protocol to disrupt the $13 trillion options market, undercutting Deribit by 30%.

7 September 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

Kava Chain Now Live on Fireblocks, Opening Cosmos DeFi to Institutional Investors

Kava Chain integrates with Fireblocks, enabling enterprise access to the Cosmos DeFi ecosystem. The partnership allows for secure custody of KAVA tokens and streamlines cross-chain...

1 September 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

Core Quickswap Members Launch 50x Leverage on Kava Chain

Quickswap's core contributors have launched Kinetix Finance on Kava Chain, offering a Perpetual Market for decentralized trading. Kinetix allows leveraged trading of assets like KAVA,...

30 August 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

Stargate Deploys to Kava Chain Unifying Cosmos-Ethereum Liquidity

Stargate integrates with Kava Chain, enhancing USDt access across Cosmos and Ethereum ecosystems, driving liquidity and growth.

28 August 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

Staked Ethereum is about $45 billion of the total supply

Ethereum's recovery in 2023 has sparked investor interest. Key factors like the Shanghai upgrade, Ethereum staking, and ZK rollups are bolstering its growth. Despite crypto...

17 July 2023 By Blockspot Publications

Struct Finance Transforms DeFi Landscape on Avalanche With the Launch of Tranche-based BTC.B-USDC Vaults

Struct Finance introduces the BTC.B-USDC Vaults, an innovative DeFi product leveraging Avalanche's Bridged Bitcoin (BTC.B) for yield generation. These tranching-based vaults offer higher, predictable yields...

12 July 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

Parcl Expands Its Real Estate Frontier: Launches Additional Tradable Indexes for Major US Cities Including Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and Boston

Parcl, a leading blockchain-powered real estate trading platform, announces the addition of Austin, TX, to its tradable city indexes, expanding the platform's market for investors...

15 June 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

ERD DeFi Lending Platform and USDE Stablecoin Unveiled at EDCON 2023

ERD is an innovative lending platform that enables users to borrow USDE, a USD-pegged stablecoin, using liquid staking derivatives and DeFi tokens as collateral. By...

9 June 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

OKX Proposes Industry-First BRC-30 Token Standard to Enable Bitcoin and BRC-20 Token Staking

OKX, a Web3 leader, introduces the BRC-30 protocol enabling Bitcoin and BRC-20 token staking for passive income. OKX Wallet users will soon have access to...

1 June 2023 By ChainWire Press Releases

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