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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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Fasanara Digital Deploys to Solstice YieldVault as Institutional Allocators Expand Solana Yield Exposure

Zug, Switzerland, 11th February 2026, Chainwire

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GoMining Simple Earn Enables Autonomous Bitcoin Yield Accrual via Single-Toggle Integration

Prague, Czech Republic, 10th February 2026, Chainwire

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Tramplin Introduces Premium Staking on Solana, a Proven Savings Model Rebuilt for Crypto

George town, Cayman Islands, 4th February 2026, Chainwire

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QXMP Labs Announces Activation of RWA Liquidity Architecture and $1.1 Trillion On-Chain Asset Registration

New York, United States, 28th January 2026, Chainwire

28 January 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

Pendle Announces Token Upgrade as Its DeFi Yield Platform Scales

Pendle upgrades its native token to sPENDLE, enhancing liquidity and revenue streams, while achieving record performance in 2025.

20 January 2026 By ChainWire Press Releases

SaucerSwap Unveils Redesigned Platform and New Brand Identity for Hedera DeFi

SaucerSwap Labs unveils a redesigned platform and refreshed brand identity, enhancing user experience for Hedera DeFi.

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mETH Protocol Accelerates Fast, On-Demand ETH Redemptions and Yield Deployment via Buffer Pool Enhancement

mETH Protocol enhances liquidity for ETH redemptions with a Buffer Pool, enabling near-instant withdrawals and competitive yields.

15 December 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

How to Live on Your Crypto Without Selling It – The Modern Investor’s Off-Ramp

Learn how to unlock your crypto's value without selling it, using custody, BTC yield, a debit card, and Bitcoin-backed loans through Xapo Bank.

11 December 2025 By Maxwell Mutuma

Liquidity on DEXs Earning in the Pools

Liquidity on DEXs powers token swaps via AMM pools. Liquidity providers earn fees, rewards, and yield, while balancing risks like impermanent loss.

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Explore decentralized finance and earning on your crypto. Our guides cover DEXs and automated market makers, providing liquidity and impermanent loss, lending and borrowing protocols like Aave, staking and liquid staking, masternodes, and how to put your assets to work on-chain.