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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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Primex Finance deploys its Beta on zkSync testnet to enable margin trading on DEXs

Primex Finance launches Beta on zkSync testnet, enhancing margin trading with lower fees and faster transactions on DEXs.

25 October 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Primex Finance Launches Its Beta Version, Letting Users Experience Its Cross-DEX Trading Features

Primex Finance launches its Beta version, offering cross-DEX trading and new features for decentralized trading on Ethereum.

13 October 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Starfish Finance Proposes DeFi-NFT Convergence on Polkadot

Starfish Finance reveals its vision for DeFi-NFT convergence on Polkadot, aiming for a multi-chain future.

30 September 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Should you take the chance to stake ETH? Benefits and Caveats

Staking ETH could yield passive income between 6-10%, but risks include potential loss in value.

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MasRelic – DeFi and Synthetic Real Estate Platform Launched Its New Relic Token on the Ethereum Blockchain

MasRelic launched its RELIC token on the Ethereum Blockchain, enabling DeFi and synthetic real estate solutions.

1 August 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Singapore’s Cake DeFi Pays Record US$317 Million in Rewards to Customers

Cake DeFi celebrates its third anniversary with over US$317 million in rewards paid to customers and announces further growth plans.

7 June 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Thales Announces the Launch of Its New Referral Program

Thales launches a referral program enabling users to earn rewards by sharing referral links and onboarding new traders.

7 June 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Atlendis Labs Announces the Launch of the Atlendis Protocol V1

Atlendis Labs launches the Atlendis Protocol V1 on Polygon mainnet, enabling uncollateralized crypto loans for institutional borrowers.

7 June 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Nexus Dubai Projects: a Whole New Defi World Unveils

Nexus Dubai (NXD) introduces innovative DeFi products, including the Nexus Dubai Token and UAE Merchant Network, enhancing user experience in Dubai.

6 June 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

Cardano Metaverse Project Cardalonia, Launches Staking Platform Set To Release Playable Metaverse Avatars

Cardalonia launches a staking platform and prepares for metaverse avatars, utilizing Cardano Blockchain and their $LONIA token.

1 June 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

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