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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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Crypto Masternodes Explained

Masternodes validate transactions, enable privacy, and vote on governance, earning regular crypto rewards in exchange for staked collateral and uptime.

19 October 2025 By Maxwell Mutuma

Everstake Becomes First Crypto Staking Company to Hold All Five Institutional-Grade Certifications

Everstake achieves five institutional-grade certifications, becoming the first crypto staking company to do so.

16 October 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

How Decentralized Are DEXs?

Not all DEXs are equally decentralized. Learn the 5 types of DEXs, from non-custodial to fully on-chain, and why Binance DEX counted as permissioned.

15 October 2025 By Maxwell Mutuma

ViaBTC Unveils Enhanced Collateralized Loan Service for Global Miners

ViaBTC enhances its Collateral-pledged Loan service for miners, offering multiple cryptocurrencies as collateral and competitive rates.

13 October 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Tan Gera: The Finance Prodigy Now Teaching DeFi to Beat Wall Street at Its Own Game

Tan Gera, ex-Wall Street pro, now leads 3,500+ investors in mastering DeFi. Through Decentralized Masters, he teaches institutional-grade strategies for outperforming traditional finance.

10 October 2025 By Blockspot Publications

WBTC Strengthens its Role as Multichain Standard for Bitcoin in DeFi

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) announces expanded integration across blockchain networks to enhance DeFi functionality.

29 September 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Kintsu Launches sHYPE on Hyperliquid

Kintsu launches sHYPE on Hyperliquid, introducing a new governance model and enhancing liquid staking in DeFi.

16 September 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

With Seal, Walrus Becomes the First Decentralized Data Platform with Access Controls

Walrus, with Seal, is the first decentralized data platform to offer encryption and access control for Web3 applications.

3 September 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

ONyc Launches on Kamino, Unlocking Real-World Yield and Collateral Utility in Solana DeFi

OnRe's ONyc is now collateral in Solana's DeFi, integrating real-world yield sources and offering borrowing incentives to enhance yield opportunities.

5 August 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Amped Finance Launches IDO on Sonic’s Atlantis Protocol with No Cap Participation Model

Amped Finance launches its IDO on Atlantis Protocol, offering $AMPED tokens with a Farming Overflow model and over 10,000% APR, running until July 24th.

23 July 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

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.