Constellation Network announced Monday that its DAG token has been listed on Kraken, marking what the company describes as one of the first instances of a wrapped native token being listed on the exchange through the INK Network's interoperability infrastructure.
The listing enables Kraken users to access DAG, the native token of Constellation's Layer 0 decentralized network, through INK's secure interoperability layer that connects blockchains directly to exchange infrastructure without requiring traditional bridge protocols or custodial intermediaries.
"This is a clear sign of trust in our technology and community," said João Carvalho, director of product at Constellation Network. "Becoming the first non-native token listed on Kraken through INK reinforces that Constellation's architecture, mission, and compliance-first approach are resonating across the industry."
The integration utilizes INK Network's interoperability layer to maintain 1:1 backing between wrapped DAG tokens on Kraken and native DAG on Constellation's network.
INK's infrastructure is designed to connect different blockchain networks to centralized exchange systems without the security vulnerabilities associated with traditional cross-chain bridges.
Constellation states the listing expands DAG accessibility to Kraken's global user base while establishing technical groundwork for potential future listings of additional tokens built on Constellation's Hypergraph architecture.
Constellation Network operates a Layer 0 protocol called Hypergraph, which the company positions as infrastructure for verified data exchange across enterprises and AI systems.
The network's architecture differs from traditional blockchain models by focusing on data validation rather than transaction ordering. Constellation has disclosed partnerships with the U.S. Department of Defense and Panasonic, though specific implementation details for these relationships were not provided in the announcement.
Constellation emphasized alignment with the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, positioning the Kraken listing as part of a broader compliance strategy targeting institutional adoption.
The company stated that expanding DAG availability through both decentralized platforms and regulated exchanges like Kraken strengthens its positioning as compliant Web3 infrastructure, though specific MiCA compliance certifications or regulatory approvals were not detailed.
Constellation did not disclose trading volume targets, liquidity incentives, or market-making arrangements associated with the Kraken listing.