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.Technical Architecture
Ink’s architecture leverages the OP Stack to deliver a robust DeFi-focused platform: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
Network Specifications
- Technology Stack: OP Stack (Superchain)
- Gas Token: ETH
- Challenge Period: ~7 days
- Block Time: ~2 seconds
- Network Type: EVM-compatible Layer 2
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
Compatibility & Integration
- Full EVM compatibility
- Native bridge functionality
- Support for standard Ethereum development tools
- Seamless integration with existing Ethereum infrastructure