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nk, the Layer-2 blockchain solution by Kraken based on Optimism, has officially gone live on the mainnet today.<br>This launch comes significantly earlier than expected, thanks to strong support and enthusiasm from the cryptocurrency community. Both Ink and Optimism are looking forward to a fruitful partnership driven by this wave of excitement.<br>Kraken launched its Ink Layer-2 network on the Optimism Superchain ahead of schedule to meet the growing demand from developers and the community. Initially set for release in 2025, Ink is now operational and will move towards its decentralized phase 1 in
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Kraken’s Layer-2 Solution Launches on Mainnet Ahead of Schedule Ink, the Layer-2 blockchain solution by Kraken based on Optimism, has officially gone live on the mainnet today. This launch comes significantly earlier than expected, thanks to strong support and enthusiasm from the cryptocurrency community. Both Ink and Optimism are looking forward to a fruitful partnership driven by this wave of excitement. Kraken launched its Ink Layer-2 network on the Optimism Superchain ahead of schedule to meet the growing demand from developers and the community. Initially set for release in 2025, Ink is now operational and will move towards its decentralized phase 1 in January 2024 with permissionless error proofing. Despite recent challenges, such as an $8 million fine in Australia and the shutdown of the NFT marketplace, Ink has already attracted over 100,000 users, with active engagement on its testnet. Ink focuses on decentralization and interoperability. Meanwhile, Optimism has also faced its own set of hurdles before launching its mainnet. In October, the scaling solution ecosystem came under pressure, and the chain’s OP token experienced significant price shocks. The ongoing crypto market uptrend has had little impact on the token's value, showing poor performance throughout the year. However, the launch of Ink with high performance could significantly boost long-term