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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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RWA Financialization in 2026 (Ethra Ship, Flint)

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Huma Finance 2.0 Launches on Solana, Bringing Composable Real Yield to DeFi Users

Huma Finance launches Huma 2.0, a compliant real-yield platform on Solana, providing global access to stable yields from payment financing.

10 April 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Yala Announces RealYield: A Marketplace for Bitcoin-Powered Real-World Asset Yields

Yala announces Yala RealYield, a marketplace for real-world asset yield opportunities powered by Bitcoin, enabling BTC holders to earn regulated yields.

4 April 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Flipster Unveils 1.1 Million USDT Staking Initiative For Traders

Flipster is launching the Million-Dollar Fest, a USDT staking initiative with a prize pool of 1.1 million USDT, starting March 17, 2025.

10 March 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Everstake Makes Web3 More Developer-Friendly with a New Staking Integration

Everstake has launched Wallet SDK, an open-source tool simplifying staking integration for developers, enhancing Web3 adoption across multiple blockchains.

26 February 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

PACT Protocol Launches on Aptos Network

PACT Protocol launches on Aptos Network, bringing $1B in on-chain assets and transforming lending in emerging markets with efficient, transparent solutions.

20 February 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

AVAXAI Builds First Deepseek Powered DeFAI Product

AIvalanche DeFAI Agents launches the first Deepseek-powered DeFAI product on Avalanche, enabling decentralized ownership and monetization of AI agents.

3 February 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Zoth Launches First Ever RWA Restaking Layer with ZeUSD, Announces Exclusive Pre-Deposit Campaign

Zoth launches a Pre-Deposit Campaign for ZeUSD, a stable token backed by RWAs, aiming to democratize access to the $2T tokenized fixed-income market.

27 January 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

DeFi Agents AI Secures $1.2M to Drive Innovation in AI-Powered Decentralized Finance

DeFi Agents AI (DEFAI) raises $1.2M to enhance user interaction with decentralized finance through AI-powered trading tools and solutions.

17 January 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

Ethereum Staking Meets Social Impact: Lido Impact Staking Officially Launches

Lido Impact Staking (LIS) launches, allowing users to stake ETH and support social impact projects with staking rewards, ensuring sustainable funding.

15 January 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

BTCS Utilizes Rocket Pool to Expand Validators and Enhance Margins

BTCS Inc. announces the deployment of its Scaled Validator Implementation Plan, aiming for a 10% revenue increase through expanded validator operations.

15 January 2025 By ChainWire Press Releases

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