Amid the boom in the crypto sector, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken’s Layer 2 blockchain, InkChain has experienced an impressive surge in active addresses since January 2025, which shows growing adoption in the DeFi ecosystem. The data also shows that the network has maintained an incredible user retention rate of over 80%.
Launched on December 18, 2024, It is Kraken’s strategic foray into the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem, this leverages Optimism’s scalability solutions. By using Ethereum’s framework, InkChain enables seamless deployment of EVM-compatible applications.
This easy integration ensures that developers can migrate existing decentralized applications (dApps) with less trouble while benefiting from lower gas fees and enhanced transaction speeds.
The key metric behind InkChain’s growth is its robust support for SuperchainERC20 tokens, which is a token standard designed to facilitate efficient cross-chain transactions within the Optimism Superchain ecosystem. This interoperability improves liquidity movement and strengthens DeFi applications.
As the demand for scalable DeFi infrastructure grows, Layer 2 solutions like InkChain are gaining traction. With Ethereum’s mainnet congestion and high transaction fees being a big challenge, developers and users are more likely to choose cost-effective and high-speed solutions.
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