Description
Ink is a Layer 2 blockchain built by Kraken powered by the OP Stack. It connects Kraken’s 10+ million users to decentralized finance (DeFi), offering easy access to DEXs, lending, and yield protocols. By joining the Superchain, Inkchain combines Ethereum’s security with Layer 2 scalability for a streamlined DeFi experience.
Overview
Superchain Status
Green
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Standard
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Projects

USDT0

USDT0 is an omnichain version of Tether’s USD₮ stablecoin, launched on 16 January 2025 in partnership with LayerZero Labs. It uses the LayerZero Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) standard and a lock-and-mint design: USD₮ is locked on Ethereum and the same amount of USDT0 is minted on the destination chain, so parity is always 1 USDT0 = 1 USD₮.

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Formo.so

Formo is a web3 product analytics data platform that helps you understand your users and how they engage with your app so you can build a better product. Formo streamlines data collection, processing, and analysis for data-driven product teams. Focus on building amazing web3 experiences. Leave the data engineering and analytics to us.

Analytics

Hyperlane

Hyperlane is an open interoperability framework, providing tools for developers to connect and build cross-chain applications that communicate securely across blockchains. It operates without a token or governance process. In 2022, Hyperlane raised $18.5 million in seed funding led by Variant, with support from investors like Galaxy Digital and Circle.

Bridge

Blockscout

Blockscout is an open-source blockchain explorer designed for Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based networks. It provides users with a comprehensive interface to search transactions, view account balances, verify and interact with smart contracts, and engage with decentralized applications across various Ethereum networks, including mainnets, testnets, sidechains, and Layer 2 solutions. Unlike centralized, closed-source explorers, Blockscout offers transparency and flexibility, supporting hundreds of chains and rollups within the broader blockchain ecosystem, such as Ethereum, Cosmos, Polkadot, Avalanche, and Near.

Analytics

Curve Finance

Curve Finance specializes in efficient, low-slippage trading of stablecoins on its DEX protocol. Governed by CRV token holders, Curve encourages participation through vote-escrowed CRV for enhanced governance and yield farming rewards. Initially funded without an ICO, Curve leverages venture capital and community-driven efforts to support its growth and liquidity provision incentives.

DEX

Spark

Sparkfi is a DeFi platform in the Sky (ex-MakerDAO) ecosystem that focuses on moving large amounts of stablecoin liquidity where it earns the best risk-adjusted return. Its three live products are SparkLend (a DAI/USDS-centric money market), Spark Savings (a non-custodial savings vault that pays the Sky Savings Rate) and the Spark Liquidity Layer, which allocates stablecoins directly into other protocols and networks.

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Retro Funding: Dev Tooling

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Jul 31

The Retro Funding: Dev Tooling program rewards open-source toolchain software that supports onchain application development on the Superchain, with a budget of up to 8M OP and monthly rewards from March to July 2025.

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Retro Funding: Onchain Builders

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Retro Funding: Onchain Builders rewards projects driving cross-chain interoperability on OP Chains, with up to 8M OP

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Gov Fund Incentives S7

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Earn OP and other rewards from top protocols across the Superchain. Browse some of the best opportunities and start earning.

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SuperStacks

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SuperStacks is an experimental pilot campaign designed to show how the Superchain can create a more connected onchain experience.

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Backers & Builders by Kraken & Ink

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Feb 18
Ink

Featured in ETHDenver 2026 Official Side Event Calendar Backers & Builders by Kraken & Ink Feb 18 Wednesday 18 February 12:00 - 17:00 GMT-7 Register to See Address Denver, Colorado Registration Approval Required Your registration is subject to host approval. Welcome! To join the event, please register below. Jash jash@kolektivo.co Request to Join About Event ​Backers & Builders is a curated ETHDenver side event for early-stage and late-stage protocol founders and serious builders, not conference noise.

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Kraken Institutional Forum 2026

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Mar 26

Here's a concise description for the Kraken Institutional Forum 2026: Kraken Institutional Forum 2026 is an invitation-only, executive-level gathering for senior leaders in asset management, hedge funds, and digital asset infrastructure.

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Proof of Liquidity | by Yield Network & InkProof of Liquidity | by Yield Network & InkProof of Liquidity | by Yield Network & InkProof of Liquidity | by Yield Network & InkProof of Liquidity | by Yield Network & Ink

Proof of Liquidity | by Yield Network & Ink

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Invite-only capital formation summit hosted by Yield Network and co-hosted by Ink, Funders VC, DIA, and STS Digital. Curated networking environment for institutional deal flow

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xStocks Hackathon: Market OpenxStocks Hackathon: Market OpenxStocks Hackathon: Market OpenxStocks Hackathon: Market OpenxStocks Hackathon: Market Open

xStocks Hackathon: Market Open

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Mar 31
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Apr 2

Three-day builder-focused Hacker House hosted by Kraken for top EVM developers to design and ship xStocks applications. xStocks is Kraken and Backed's next-generation framework for tokenized equities, enabling seamless transfer of real-world assets between centralized and decentralized environments.

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Friends of Magna & Kraken Brunch at ETHCCFriends of Magna & Kraken Brunch at ETHCCFriends of Magna & Kraken Brunch at ETHCCFriends of Magna & Kraken Brunch at ETHCCFriends of Magna & Kraken Brunch at ETHCC

Friends of Magna & Kraken Brunch at ETHCC

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Apr 1

Intimate, application-based brunch hosted by Magna (now powered by Kraken) bringing together curated founders, operators, and investors during EthCC. Relaxed networking space outside conference chaos with direct access to Magna and Kraken teams.

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xStocks Hackathon: Code & Coast Closing Party

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Apr 2

Seaside closing party for the xStocks Hackathon hosted by Kraken. Casual beach soirée with cocktails and good vibes after three days of building on xStocks

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OP Mainnet

OP Mainnet

OP Mainnet, previously known as Optimism, is a Layer 2 scaling solution built on top of Ethereum. It utilizes optimistic rollups to provide faster and cheaper transactions while maintaining the security of the Ethereum mainnet.

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Unichain

Unichain

Unichain is an L2 purpose-built for DeFi, exclusively on the OP Stack. Unichain is part of the Superchain’s path to interoperability, and will support ERC20s that are Superchain interop compatible. Uniswap Labs is also working with Flashbots to develop a new TEE-based block builder that reduces Unichain confirmation times from 1 second to 250 milliseconds.

Finance
Soneium

Soneium

Soneium is a Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group and Startale. Designed to bridge Web2 and Web3, Soneium aims to create a versatile, developer-friendly ecosystem that empowers creativity and innovation. It provides a scalable, accessible platform for developers, creators, and communities, enabling them to build and deploy applications that blend entertainment, gaming, finance, and more.

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Mode

Mode

Mode Network is a Layer 2 solution built using the OP Stack, designed to foster growth and collaboration within the DeFi space. As a part of the Superchain, Mode aims to create an ecosystem where developers and users are rewarded for their contributions, enhancing the overall network's scalability and efficiency.

Finance