#Katana DeFi-Focused Layer-2 Goes Live on Polygon's AggLayer Network


Polygon Labs and market maker GSR have launched Katana, a specialized DeFi layer-2 #blockchain, on public mainnet.


The network uses custom OP Stack technology called cdk-opgeth and connects to AggLayer's Vault Bridge for cross-chain interoperability.


Katana addresses DeFi fragmentation by concentrating liquidity across protocols like Morpho lending, Sushi trading, and Vertex perpetuals.


The platform supports major DeFi assets including Agora's $AUSD stablecoin, Lombard's $LBTC, and EtherFi's weETH tokens.


Three weeks after opening deposits, Katana secured over $240 million in productive assets, according to CEO Sandeep Nailwal.


Users can pre-deposit funds to earn native $KAT tokens ahead of a planned #airdrop of 15% of the total supply to $POL stakers.


The chain aims to become a deep liquidity hub for other AggLayer-connected networks while generating substantial fees for #Polygon stakers.

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July 01, 2025 at 12:32 PM