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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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Hashstack Launches the Open Protocol Testnet, Bringing the First Ever Under-collateralized Loans to DeFi Space

Hashstack Finance announces the testnet launch of its Open protocol, offering the first under-collateralized loans in the DeFi space.

7 February 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

TimechainSwap Launches Farming & Liquidity Protocols On Its DEX

TimechainSwap launches new farming and liquidity protocols on its DEX, enhancing user experience and incentivizing liquidity providers.

24 January 2022 By blockchainnews Press Releases

DeFi Data Network Unmarshal Doubles Down on Solana, Signs Key Advisor

DeFi network Unmarshal enhances its ecosystem with key advisor Brian D. Evans and strengthens querying support for Solana DApps.

17 January 2022 By ChainWire Press Releases

The Death of the Traditional Savings Account: BitMEX EARN Launches More 14% APR Products for Tether

BitMEX launches new EARN products with 14% APR for Tether, outperforming traditional savings accounts and other crypto offerings.

14 December 2021 By ChainWire Press Releases

DeFi and CeFi full aggregator OpenOcean aggregates Arbitrum to expand its one-stop trading solution

OpenOcean aggregates Arbitrum, allowing users to trade on multiple Ethereum Layer-2 solutions for better returns.

8 December 2021 By blockchainnews Press Releases

Flurry Finance deploys on Polygon after hitting $3 million TVL in just a month of launch

Flurry Finance deploys its tokens on Polygon after achieving $3 million TVL within a month of launch, expanding its DeFi footprint.

27 November 2021 By blockchainnews Press Releases

Spool Sets LBP Launch Date for its Yield Optimizer

Spool announces its fair launch Balancer LBP for SPOOL tokens on December 13, 2021, optimizing DeFi yield farming and automation.

23 November 2021 By blockchainnews Press Releases

Impermanent Loss, Crypto’s Silent Killer, Threatens the Core Tenets of DeFi: Bancor

Bancor aims to solve impermanent loss, a critical issue in DeFi, with its upcoming V3 protocol that protects users from financial losses.

22 November 2021 By blockchainnews Press Releases

Gluwa Platform Launches Social-Impact Venture Debt Fund on Ethereum

Gluwa launches the first cryptocurrency native venture debt fund on Ethereum, promoting financial inclusion with a 12% fixed APY.

9 September 2021 By blockchainnews Press Releases

Guide to cryptocurrency lending – opportunities, potential, and risks

Crypto lending offers investors a way to earn returns without selling coins, providing passive income opportunities in the DeFi ecosystem.

31 August 2021 By Blockspot Publications Sponsored

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