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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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SemiLiquid Unveils Programmable Credit Protocol, Built with Avalanche, Advancing Institutional Credit on Tokenised Collateral

SemiLiquid launches its Programmable Credit Protocol at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, enabling credit against digital assets held in custody.

8 December 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Hotstuff Labs launches Hotstuff, a DeFi native Layer 1 connecting On-Chain Trading with Global Fiat Rails

Hotstuff Labs announces the public testnet for Hotstuff L1, a DeFi Layer 1 blockchain connecting trading with fiat rails.

5 December 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

What Is Liquid Staking?

Liquid staking lets you earn staking rewards while a tradeable LST keeps your tokens usable across DeFi, replacing the lock-up of traditional staking.

4 December 2025 By Maxwell Mutuma

Understanding Liquidity Providers

Liquidity providers supply assets to markets and AMM pools so trades execute with low slippage. How LPing works, how to earn, and the real risks.

26 November 2025 By Maxwell Mutuma

Zircuit Finance Unveils Institutional Yield Platform With Monarq, FalconX, and Forteus to Restore Trust in Onchain Finance

Zircuit Finance launches a platform to restore trust in DeFi with institutional-grade strategies and security measures.

18 November 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

kpk Launches Agent-Powered Vaults on Morpho

kpk launches agent-powered vaults on Morpho, enhancing non-custodial asset management through automation and transparent policy execution.

13 November 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Threshold Network Simplifies Bitcoin Onchain Access With Direct and Gasless tBTC Minting

Threshold Network enhances tBTC's role in Bitcoin markets with direct, gasless minting and a new user-friendly app.

11 November 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Tea-Fi Redefines DeFi: One SuperApp. Infinite Yield. Powered by $TEA

Tea-Fi, the all-in-one DeFi SuperApp, sets a new benchmark in DeFi with over a million wallets and innovative features like TeaPOT.

3 November 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Acre Launches V2 Platform, Enabling Bitcoin Holders to Earn 14% APY (est.) from Self-Custody

Acre launches V2 platform allowing Bitcoin holders to earn 14% APY while retaining self-custody of their assets.

29 October 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Pendle Settles $69.8 Billion in Yield Bridging the $140T Fixed Income Market to Crypto

Pendle has settled $69.8 billion in fixed yield, connecting the $140 trillion fixed income market to decentralized finance (DeFi).

21 October 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

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