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    Kraken's 'Ink' - the Newest L2 in the Optimism Superchain | Ben Jones & Andrew Koller

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    In the latest episode of the Bankless podcast, Ben Jones from Optimism and Andrew Koller, a key figure at Kraken, unveil exciting details regarding Kraken's latest blockchain project, Ink. Built on the OP Stack, Ink marks Kraken's entry into the Ethereum ecosystem as a Layer 2 solution, designed to streamline and enhance user experiences within decentralized finance (DeFi).

    Key Highlights from the Podcast

    Introduction to Ink

    • Ink is Kraken's new blockchain unit aimed at offering a seamless on-chain experience to its users.
    • With one-second block times, Ink aims to facilitate faster transactions and connect users with leading DeFi applications, promoting a unified ecosystem.
    • The mainnet is anticipated to launch in early 2025, with a strong focus on on-chain wealth management and robust developer engagement.

    Collaboration with Optimism

    • Kraken plans to collaborate closely with the Optimism Collective, sharing revenue and participating in governance alongside industry giants like Coinbase and Uniswap.
    • Andrew highlights the value of joining the Superchain and how it will contribute to reducing fragmentation in the blockchain space.

    Technical Insights

    • Ink is firmly established on the OP Stack, which enables it to capitalize on Ethereum’s existing infrastructure while minimizing disruptions during scaling.
    • Specific goals include maintaining sub-second block times and testing strategies for lower gas fees.

    The Vision Behind Ink

    Goals and Applications

    • Kraken’s vision for Ink encompasses not only fostering a user-friendly DeFi environment but also incubating innovative projects through its development programs.
    • Andrew discussed how Ink is set to share infrastructure while allowing creators to build their applications easily on the platform.

    Focus on Usability and Adoption

    • One of Ink’s primary ambitions is to make on-chain experiences as simple as possible, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance users and decentralized platforms.
    • The importance of transacting users as a key performance indicator was emphasized, with a strong focus on creating a frictionless experience to convert current users into on-chain participants.

    Why the Superchain?

    • The motivation for opting into the Superchain lies in its capacity for interoperability and unity among multiple Layer 2 solutions.
    • The podcast highlighted the potential for the Superchain to mitigate chaos from excessive fragmentation, offering developers and users a more integrated ecosystem.

    Future Roadmap and Scaling Plans

    Upcoming Phases

    • The TestNet is set to debut at DevCon, targeting a dynamic environment for developers to experiment with and showcase their projects.
    • Mainnet expectations are set for early 2025, aiming for extensive engagement with DeFi and other decentralized applications.

    Commitment to Decentralization

    • A major aspect of the ink roadmap is to facilitate true decentralization once the mainnet is live, progressing through various stages.
    • Andrew expressed a strong desire to maintain Kraken's foundational values of self-sovereignty and transparency as they grow.

    Looking Ahead: Economic Synergy in the Superchain

    • As more projects join the Superchain, there’s a collective enthusiasm around the possibility of a thriving on-chain economy. This collaboration can stimulate individual chain growth while establishing smoother transaction processes.
    • The conversation emphasized that Kraken does not view other projects as competitors but as partners in a broader vision to educate and bring more users on chain.

    Conclusion

    • Kraken’s entry into the Layer 2 space with Ink represents a significant shift toward building a more user-friendly, scalable, and interconnected blockchain ecosystem.
    • The vision shared by Ben and Andrew in this episode spotlights the potential of collaborative growth, setting the stage for a new wave of on-chain innovations that may revolutionize the crypto landscape.

    The overarching message is clear: as blockchain technology continues to evolve, initiatives like Kraken's Ink are essential for advancing the usability and accessibility of decentralized finance, fostering a richer experience for all users.

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    enOctober 21, 2024

    ROLLUP: $2B Polymarket Bet | Election Pump? | Ethereum Optimism | Trump 'WLFI' Launch

    ROLLUP: $2B Polymarket Bet | Election Pump? | Ethereum Optimism | Trump 'WLFI' Launch

    With 17 days to the election, Trump launched WLFI token sales, while Kamala’s positive crypto comments sparked reactions. Polymarket shows Trump at 62%—can that be real?


    In Ethereum, despite price drops, Fuel launched a high-performance L2, and Paradigm introduced its own with Reth at the core.


    Meanwhile, Saylor plans a Bitcoin Bank, and Kraken is rolling out wrapped Bitcoin.


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    TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES


    0:00 Intro


    4:17 Markets, L2 Update, & Blobs
    https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518 
    https://x.com/Evan_ss6/status/1846592303143776269 
    https://x.com/growthepie_eth/status/1845076141054345464 
    https://x.com/ryansadams/status/1845111043250393569 
    https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1846458384842916143 
    https://dune.com/hildobby/blobs 
    https://x.com/litocoen/status/1846455792461140222 
    https://imgur.com/a/hGxZIyT 
    https://x.com/pythianism/status/1846502438624231605 
    https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1845944946991276494 


    21:52 What’s going on on Polymarket? 
    https://polymarket.com/event/presidential-election-winner-2024?tid=1729178339570 
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1846660964105453836 
    https://x.com/fewture/status/1846667819200795038 
    https://x.com/adamscochran/status/1846677802583838768 
    https://x.com/divine_economy/status/1846677795423785150 
    https://www.natesilver.net/p/whats-behind-trumps-surge-in-prediction 
    https://x.com/fozzydiablo/status/1846369866091319743 
    https://x.com/fozzydiablo/status/1846647506446246089 
    https://x.com/hosseeb/status/1846395633806331914 


    31:12 Let’s check in on Trump and Kamala - 17 Days until election 
    First Trump - kicked off World Liberty Financial token sale
    https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1845179557852377508 
    https://x.com/tier10k/status/1846641132731552018 
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1845926256292122767 


    34:43 Then Harris - said something about crypto - appreciates the help of crypto in broadening access to wealth 
    https://kamalaharris.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FMfcgzQXJZxzLGgcKmSNQSXCRKXShwxJ.pdf 
    https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1845920172638605768 
    https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1845832802316751251 
    https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1846552111217045904 
    https://elections2024.thehill.com/massachusetts/massachusetts-senate-warren-deaton/ 
    https://polymarket.com/event/massachusetts-us-senate-election-winner?tid=1729152612507 


    46:16 Galaxy researched released their Crypto policy scorecard 
    https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/1845845163588907486 


    51:29 Kraken with a big release…Wrapped BTC - KBTC
    https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/10/17/crypto-exchange-kraken-launches-wrapped-bitcoin-token-kbtc/ 


    52:17 Fuel mainnet is live! 
    https://x.com/fuel_network/status/1846536888003313786 


    53:54 Paradigm is launching a new L2, Odyssey
    https://x.com/gakonst/status/1844757392061542781 
    https://x.com/danrobinson/status/1844759810421805069 


    55:49 Conduit introduced Conduit G2 
    https://x.com/conduitxyz/status/1846567345864536468 


    57:41 Michael Saylor wants to turn Microstrategy into a Bitcoin bank
    https://x.com/isoandso/status/1844772434991325287 


    59:15 Italy will raise capital gain tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42% 
    https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/italy-stiffens-terms-digital-services-tax-2025-budget-2024-10-16 


    1:00:41 Bankless Summit is coming! 
    https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1846722706919838081 


    1:02:34 Meme of the Week, David’s Fight & Kyle Samani Drama
    https://x.com/Jesseeckel/status/1845491020492124361 
    https://x.com/sgoldfed/status/1846183598832959617 


    1:06:29 Closing & Disclaimers 


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    The Bankless Summit

    The Bankless Summit

    Announcing: The Bankless Summit

    The Saturday after Devcon (Nov 16th) Bankless is hosting a single day of the most interesting talks and conversations in Ethereum!

    Sit back and enjoy as Bankless curates the most interesting speakers in Ethereum while we let them speak!

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    enOctober 17, 2024

    A16z 2024 State of Crypto Report | Eddy Lazzarin & Daren Matsuoka

    A16z 2024 State of Crypto Report | Eddy Lazzarin & Daren Matsuoka

    A16z’s 2024 State of Crypto Report is out!

    Bankless reviews these reports every year so we can get caught up on everything happening in Crypto. That's why we’re bringing a16z Crypto CTO Eddy Lazzarin and Data Scientist Daren Matsuoka.

    Expect to learn how 2024 contrasts to 2023, crypto adoption signals, innovations in every sector from policy to scaling and stablecoins to zk cryptography. And most importantly, why the price innovation cycle is here to stay. Enjoy!

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 Intro
    5:53 Vibe Check
    7:00 Target Audience
    9:16 2023 Contrast
    12:14 How Big is Crypto?
    21:23 Desktop vs Mobile Adoption
    25:13 Crypto Policy
    29:34 Stablecoins
    36:24 Ethereum Gas Fees
    46:09 Scaling
    48:24 ZK Cryptography
    58:30 Applications
    1:00:23 Crypto x AI
    1:06:23 DeFi vs Centralized Services
    1:09:27 Builders
    1:12:09 Price Innovation Cycle
    1:16:14 Reflections on 2024
    1:19:37 Closing & Disclaimers

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    RESOURCES

    A16z 2024 State of Crypto Report


    Eddy Lazzarin
    https://x.com/eddylazzarin  

    Daren Matsuoka
    https://x.com/darenmatsuoka 

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