Tydro Protocol Launches, Unlocking 13-Week INK Airdrop

Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, has launched Ink Chain, a Layer 2 network built with OP Stack technology to function within the Optimism Superchain. To incentivize adoption, the project has confirmed an airdrop for its native INK token, distributed through Tydro, a new lending protocol. Tydro, a custom-built version of Aave v3, is now live on the Ink network and integrated into Kraken's product suite.

The airdrop campaign is structured as a 13-week program running from October 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026. Participants can earn points towards the INK token distribution by supplying assets to the Tydro protocol. At launch, supported assets include USDT0, USDG, wETH, kBTC, and GHO. The system is designed with sybil resistance mechanisms to promote a fair token distribution.

Airdrop Rules Shift, Halting Rewards for Stablecoin Borrowers

The Tydro team has adjusted its points system, creating a significant strategic shift for participants. While supplying stablecoins continues to earn points, positions that borrow assets against stablecoin collateral will no longer receive supply-side rewards. Users with existing borrow positions against stablecoins must adjust their strategies to continue accumulating points effectively.

Beyond the confirmed Tydro campaign, other on-chain activities may influence future rewards. Interacting with Ink Chain applications such as SquidSwap and Velodrome, registering a .ink domain via ZNS, or minting the Ink Pass NFT could position users for a potential airdrop. The Ink Pass NFT also grants holders benefits like zero platform fees and priority for future minting events.