Ink Overview

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What is Ink?

Ink is Kraken’s dedicated DeFi chain, built as a Layer 2 solution using the OP Stack technology. As part of the Superchain ecosystem, it provides a scalable, secure environment for decentralized finance applications while maintaining full compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem.

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Technical Architecture

Ink’s architecture leverages the OP Stack to deliver a robust DeFi-focused platform:

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Optimistic Rollup Technology

• Inherits Ethereum’s security through optimistic rollups
• Posts transaction data to Ethereum mainnet
• Uses fraud proofs for security guarantees
• Provides fast transaction finality with L2 execution

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Network Specifications

• Technology Stack: OP Stack (Superchain)
• Gas Token: ETH
• Challenge Period: ~7 days
• Block Time: ~2 seconds
• Network Type: EVM-compatible Layer 2

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Developer Tools & Infrastructure

• Smart Contract Development: Support for Foundry, Hardhat, and Remix
• Block Explorers: Multiple options for transaction monitoring
• Infrastructure:
  • Account Abstraction support
  • Cross-chain bridges
  • Oracle integration
  • VRF capabilities
  • Indexing services

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Compatibility & Integration

• Full EVM compatibility
• Native bridge functionality
• Support for standard Ethereum development tools
• Seamless integration with existing Ethereum infrastructure

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Data Catalog