Kraken-backed Ink Foundation plans to launch INK token with a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens to support DeFi and onchain capital markets.
INK token distribution will start with targeted airdrops to early Aave liquidity users.
The Ink Layer 2 blockchain will integrate the INK token to enhance DeFi and onchain capital markets on the Optimism Superchain.
Kraken supports the Ink project, while the foundation operates independently to guide network development.
INK token will have a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens with no governance role and will focus on utility for DeFi applications and liquidity protocols.
The INK token launch aims for real DeFi usage, not speculation, with a utility-first approach and aligned incentives.
The Kraken Ink network operates on the Optimism OP Stack, connecting to the Superchain including Base, Uniswap L2, and Sony's blockchain for shared infrastructure and security.
INK token's first use case will involve Aave-powered liquidity pools, with early users in these pools eligible for INK airdrops.
Competition is intensifying among Ethereum Layer-2 networks; Ink differentiates itself with a fixed-supply token model and focus on real DeFi utility.
The foundation aims to establish the INK token within an ecosystem of onchain finance applications to drive user growth and adoption.