Kraken Ventures into Layer2 A Quick Look at its DeFi Specialized Chain Ink

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Ink, like Base, also uses OP Stack; Ink testnet is about to launch, and users can participate early by minting NFTs.
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Kraken
Compiled by: Hailisman, ChainCatcher
Ink is a L2 blockchain based on Optimism Superchain released by Kraken. As a natural evolution of our mission, Ink will become a seamless bridge to DeFi, enabling users to confidently and easily transact on-chain.
Onboarding can be complex and intimidating. As a singular, integrated ecosystem, Ink simplifies user interaction with top-tier DeFi applications (dApps), protocols, and communities. All with the goal of making it easier for people to access exciting new opportunities on-chain.
Ink is built on top of Optimism’s open-source, MIT licensed OP Stack codebase, incorporating a wider Ethereum ecosystem. In addition to benefiting from the security of Ethereum, the largest blockchain platform in the world, Ink will also be part of the Superchain. This unified blockchain network shares security, governance, and values, using a common standard codebase to help scale Ethereum.
Why Ink Stands Out
Ink is the only blockchain supported by major western exchanges, focusing on delivering the best DeFi experience. Our goal is to create a capital-efficient ecosystem that fosters innovation, prioritizes the community, and benefits everyone. Here’s how we’re doing it:
Access to DeFi through trusted OG implementations: While Kraken has already helped millions discover and participate in cryptocurrencies, many of the most exciting opportunities in the crypto space exist on-chain, in the world of DeFi. Ink is committed to introducing DeFi to users in a way that improves everyone’s experience.
Providing everything users need from onboarding to on-chain: We offer users a complete solution to navigate between the centralized and decentralized world of cryptocurrencies. We are reducing or eliminating the friction points that have historically made this process challenging.
Building a fresh, user-centric experience: Leveraging aggregation, automation, and abstraction, Ink’s user experience makes onboarding as simple and easy as possible.
Embracing interoperability and innovation: Ink is built on OP Stack, inheriting the security of Ethereum while contributing to the unified network of Superchain’s L2 solutions. Superchain enhances the performance of the Ethereum ecosystem, expanding the capabilities of protocols and dApps.
Developers: Write code with Ink
Inspired by Kraken’s ten years of crypto expertise, Ink is the bridge between users and visionary builders to turn code into a financial revolution. Ink provides developers with a world-class development environment equipped with the tools, support, and user base necessary to turn ideas into reality.
Why Build on Ink?
Comprehensive support: In addition to access to a rich documentation, tutorials, and code examples library designed to accelerate the development process, builders can also gain expert guidance, practical workshops, special events, robust technical support, private community channels, and opportunities for financial support and tailored onboarding training to help bring their ideas to life.
DeFi focus: Ink is fully dedicated to DeFi. We aim to support developers’ efforts to build products that enable users to access exciting new opportunities on-chain. When developers build on Ink, they tap into an ecosystem of other builders focused on DeFi, a place where community and composability unlock the potential of DeFi.
Enhanced visibility: Ink aims to help its builders showcase their products to the world.
What Users Can Do Now
The Ink testnet is about to launch, and users can get started with Ink by following these five steps:
Mint limited edition NFTs: In collaboration with Optimism, we have released limited edition NFTs to thank early supporters.
RSVP for Ink DevJam: Bangkok DevCon7: Join us in Bangkok for learning, networking, and exclusive Ink merchandise. Limited spots available!
Developers: Join our Discord and collaborate with a growing community of builders.
Users: Join our Telegram for the latest updates.
Follow us on Twitter @inkonchain and visit inkonchain.com.