TL;DR
- The Ink Foundation introduced its own token with a fixed supply of 1 billion, designed to operate without influencing the governance of its network.
- The token’s first use case will be in a liquidity protocol based on Aave, where early users will have access to an airdrop.
- Ink is part of Optimism’s Superchain, notable for enabling permissionless fault proofs and integrated into Kraken Wallet.
The Ink Foundation announced the launch of $INK, a new token created to strengthen financial activity within its Ethereum Layer 2 network.
Backed by Kraken, this project aims to integrate DeFi functions on Optimism’s infrastructure with a strategy focused on operational efficiency, avoiding governance structures controlled by the token.
The total supply will be 1 billion units, with a permanent cap that cannot be changed through votes or internal decisions. The organization clarified that the token will not affect Ink network rules but will serve as an operational tool for applications that require liquidity, incentives, and efficient resource distribution.
No Additional Information on the $INK Airdrop
The token’s first concrete use will be tied to a liquidity protocol powered by Aave technology. Through this pool, the foundation seeks to concentrate capital within the network and simplify activity for users and developers. Early users of this tool will be eligible for a $INK airdrop, although no date or detailed allocation process has been confirmed.
To prevent airdrop farming and minimize potential regulatory issues, distribution will be managed by a subsidiary created specifically for this purpose. The foundation has not ruled out multiple airdrops but did not provide details about selection criteria or the amount of tokens reserved for these rounds.
Ink operates within Optimism’s Superchain, a technical structure connecting various Layer 2 networks under an interoperable architecture. Besides sharing technology with Coinbase’s Base network, Ink was the first within this framework to activate permissionless fault proofs, a key feature that enhances transparency and reliability without requiring prior approvals.
Since its launch last December, it has been part of the Kraken Wallet app, which already includes trading and lending functions. The network aims to establish its operating model with a clear focus: providing liquidity, reducing friction, and attracting developers and users of decentralized financial services
