Dfns Secures $16M Series A Funding – See the Full Announcement

Product

Ink Tier 1 Support

Pierre Beugnet
Pierre Beugnet
September 19, 2025
Read time:

Dfns’ wallet platform now supports Kraken’s Ink as a Tier-1 blockchain.

We’re excited to announce that Ink is now fully integrated into the Dfns Wallet-as-a-Service platform as a Tier-1 blockchain. This expands our supported network ecosystem and gives developers building on Ink full wallet functionality out of the box. 

What is the Ink blockchain?

Ink is a modular blockchain built by Kraken to power next-generation fintechs. Launched in 2024, it is part of Kraken’s broader strategy to expand beyond exchanges and custody into core blockchain infrastructure. Ink is fully EVM-compatible, making it easy for Ethereum developers to deploy existing code and tools.

Kraken, one of the world’s longest-running and most trusted crypto exchanges (founded in 2011, serving over 10 million clients across 190+ countries), brings its compliance expertise, institutional-grade security, and global footprint to Ink. This makes the network a natural choice for financial applications that demand both performance and trust. Key features include:

  • Performance and modularity: Ink is designed to handle high transaction throughput and modular execution environments, supporting both DeFi and enterprise use cases.
  • Compliance and security focus: With Kraken’s regulatory track record, Ink provides built-in support for regulated asset flows and enterprise-grade controls.
  • Developer-friendly: Ink offers clean documentation, EVM compatibility, and integrations with service providers to help builders launch and scale faster.

Dfns unlocks Tier-1 status for Ink

Our Tier-1 integration with Ink delivers full wallet and transaction support through the Dfns API:

  • Automatic asset detection: Wallets instantly recognize Ink’s native token (INK) and supported assets, improving portfolio visibility and user experience.
  • Onchain transfer history: Track incoming and outgoing INK transactions for real-time transparency and operational monitoring.
  • Transaction management: Generate signatures, transfer assets, and broadcast transactions securely, all from one unified interface (API and/or UI).
  • Webhook notifications: Stay updated with balance and transaction alerts to power responsive apps and financial services.

As Dfns now supports Ink as a Tier-1 blockchain, we’re enabling secure, compliant wallets for developers and institutions. Whether you’re building trading infrastructure, payment rails, fintech apps, or digital asset banking tools, Dfns and Ink are ready to support your use case.

Get started with Ink today: https://app.dfns.io/get-started

Authors