Ink Kraken L2

Ink is an Ethereum L2 that aims to become the complete DeFi hub for the Optimism Superchain ecosystem. Being a part of Optimism Superchain, it offers all the same advantages that other chain members of the ecosystem do:  interoperability among other L2 chains built via OP Stack, as well as low-cost and high-speed transactions. 

What’s more, being founded and fully backed by the same team that developed Kraken, a CEX that has over $700M in daily trading volume, and it integrates the existing Kraken’s infrastructure to even further enhance the user's on-chain experience. It aims to build a unified way for users to enter the crypto space with fiat money (via Kraken exchange) and then move to DeFi.

At the same time, the Ink crypto network aims to extend support for Web3 builders by leveraging the team’s prolonged experience in Web3 building. It provides developers with rich documentation, guidance, onboarding social influence, and even financial support, using the rich resources of the Kraken exchange. 

As of April 2025, a few months after launch, the Ink L2 chain possesses only $3.38M in TVL, while its ecosystem includes around 11 various dApps. However, considering the success of another CEX-owned L2 chain, Base chain, such a turn of events may change soon. 

🪙 Ink token: Currently, there is no information or even any sign regarding a potential token release or Ink airdrop. However, our team believes this is a highly possible turn of events in the future, as the token could serve not only as a utility token for Ink L2 but also for the Kraken exchange, unlocking a range of new features for both users and Kraken CEX itself.

What’s more, since Ink is backed by the Kraken exchange, it’s clear that financial support for the project comes from Kraken’s $122.30M+ funding pool. This implies that funds for the token launch, and potentially an airdrop, would likely come from this pool as well. Combined with the currently low competition, the potential for an Ink airdrop could be quite significant.
 

Thus, our team has prepared for you a list of the Ink crypto project’s pros and cons. Hopefully will help you decide if it's worth joining the  Ink airdrop or not:

✅ Ink pros:

• Low TVL and a relatively small number of users suggest a bigger airdrop reward share;
• Kraken-backed;
• Good Growth Marketing;
• Above the average SMM, PR, and SEO scores;
• Decent network of the ecosystem partners;
• The development team has work experience in a top-tier company - Kraken.
   

❌ Ink cons: 

• Token is not confirmed;
• The product narrative (Ethereum L2) doesn’t comply with current market trends;
• No other backers disclosed;
• Below average Influencer Marketing score;
• Poor Marketing Infrastructure.