Kraken’s Ink sees explosive growth as DeFi powerhouse

Layer 2 solutions gain traction as demand for scalable DeFi infrastructure surges.

Key Takeaways

Kraken's InkChain, built on the Optimism Superchain, has seen a significant increase in active addresses since January 2025. InkChain supports SuperchainERC20 tokens, enhancing cross-chain interactions and EVM compatibility within the DeFi space. <?xml encoding="UTF-8"?>

Kraken’s Ink, a Layer 2 blockchain built on the Optimism Superchain, has recorded a surge in active addresses since late January 2025, maintaining user retention rates above 80%.

🔥Active addresses on @inkonchain have surged since the end of January.

🔥Furthermore, its retention rate remains above 80%, not only attracting more users but also keeping them engaged daily.

🚀 This is a promising sign for this new layer, resonating with the fast growth of… pic.twitter.com/lIkmLJN2G5

— TK Research (@TKVResearch) February 6, 2025

Developed by Kraken and launched on December 18, Ink leverages Ethereum’s scalability framework, operating as a seamless L2 blockchain while maintaining full compatibility with EVM-based applications.

This compatibility ensures that developers can easily deploy existing Ethereum applications with the added benefits of lower transaction costs and faster speeds.

Its infrastructure supports SuperchainERC20 tokens, enhancing cross-chain interactions and creating a more seamless experience within the broader Optimism Superchain ecosystem.

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