What is Ink?
Ink is an Ethereum layer 2 blockchain, built on the OP Stack, designed to be the house of DeFi for the Superchain. Ink will empower onchain builders to deploy new and innovative DeFi protocols for the next billion users onchain.
Ink the future
Kraken unleashed Ink, a new L2 blockchain secured by the Ethereum network and built on the Superchain, on October 24th, 2024. Kraken's mission has always been to accelerate the adoption of crypto globally so everyone can achieve financial freedom; Ink is a critical step in doing that.
— Andrew Koller, Ink Founder
— Andrew Koller, Ink Founder
DeFi expectations
Sub-second block times
1s block times Day 1, sub-second blocks coming soon.
Smol Gas
Ape more, pay less.
Security
Sequencer-level security to protect users from malicious intents and exploits.
Interoperability
A commitment to the seamless flow of capital across the Superchain and beyond.
Unleashed by Kraken
Ink will leverage Kraken's security and crypto expertise to support builders and users alike as they move towards independent financial sovereignty.
Scaling Ethereum
Ink is dedicated to scaling Ethereum with a powerful L2 that enhances performance and accessibility.
