Ink is a state-of-the-art Layer 2 (L2) blockchain based on Optimism's Superchain and published by Kraken. As a natural evolution of our mission, Ink will serve as a seamless bridge to DeFi, allowing users to move on-chain securely and easily.

Being in the chain can feel complex and daunting. As a single, integrated ecosystem, Ink simplifies user interaction with best-in-class DeFi applications (dApps), protocols and communities. All with one goal in mind: to make it easier for people to access exciting new opportunities in the chain.

Ink is built on Optimism's open source OP Stack codebase and joins the broader Ethereum ecosystem. Ink not only benefits from the security of Ethereum – the world's largest blockchain platform – but also becomes part of the Superchain. This unified network of blockchains shares security, governance, and values ​​and uses a common standard codebase to support Ethereum scaling.

Why Ink stands out

Ink is the only blockchain backed by a major Western exchange and focused on building the best DeFi experience. Our goal is to create a capital efficient ecosystem where innovation thrives, community is at the forefront, and benefits accrue to everyone. This is how we do it:

• Enabling access to DeFi from a trusted OG: While Kraken has already helped millions of people discover and participate in cryptocurrencies, many of the most exciting cryptocurrency opportunities in the DeFi world exist on-chain. Ink wants to introduce DeFi to users in a way that improves the experience for everyone.
• Offers everything users need, from onramp to onchain: We offer users a complete solution that allows them to switch between the centralized and decentralized world of cryptocurrencies. We reduce or eliminate friction points that have made this process challenging in the past.
• Establishing a fresh, user-centered experience: Leveraging aggregation, automation, and abstraction, Ink's user experience makes getting on-chain as simple and straightforward as possible.
• Promote interoperability and innovation: Ink is built on the OP stack and inherits the security of Ethereum while contributing to the superchain's unified network of L2 solutions. The Superchain improves the performance of the Ethereum ecosystem and expands the capabilities of protocols and dApps.

Developers: Write your code with Ink

The next chapter of DeFi will be written with ink. Inspired by Kraken's decades of crypto expertise, Ink is the bridge between users and the place where visionary developers turn code into financial revolutions.

Our Commitment to Builders: Ink provides you with a world-class development environment with the tools, support, and users you need to bring your ideas to life.

Why rely on Ink??

• Comprehensive support: In addition to access to an extensive library of documentation, tutorials and code samples designed to speed up the development process, developers also have access to expert guidance, hands-on workshops, special events, comprehensive technical support, private community channels and financial support opportunities, tailored onboarding, to bring their ideas to life.
• DeFi focus: Ink is all-in on DeFi. We want to support your efforts to develop products that give users access to exciting new on-chain opportunities. When you build on Ink, you join an ecosystem of other DeFi-focused developers, a place where you can leverage the communities and composability that bring DeFi to life.
• Improved visibility: Ink wants to help its manufacturers present their products to the world.

Start Ink Now!

What you can do now:

The Ink testnet is launching soon, but here are the five steps you can take to get started with Ink right away:

1. Mint a commemorative NFT: In collaboration with Optimism, we released a limited edition NFT to thank early backers.
2. RSVP for Ink DevJam: Bangkok at DevCon7: Join us in Bangkok for a day of learning, networking and exclusive Ink merchandise. Space is limited!
3. developer: Join our Discord to work with a growing community of builders.
4. user: Join our Telegram for the latest updates.
5. All: Follow us on X @inkonchain and visit inkonchain.com!

The future of finance is currently being written. We invite you to do it with us! Stay tuned for more updates. We have a lot planned!