Blockchain · Address
Ink transactions, traced to the chain.
HashBooks reads Ink from your public address alone: token transfers, swaps and the ETH you spend on gas.
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- Public wallet address
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- Public on-chain data only
- Brings in
- Native and token transfers, Swaps, recognised from the transaction
- Report
- Form 8949 SA108 Schedule VDA myTax capital gains Schedule 3 Anlage SO Form CG1 IRAS income summary
Every row keeps its original record
How to connect
Bring Ink in.
It takes a couple of minutes. Stuck? See connecting accounts in the help centre.
- Copy your public Ink address (starts with 0x) — never your seed phrase or private key.
- In HashBooks, add a wallet and paste the address.
- HashBooks reads the full on-chain history for that address and classifies every transfer.
What people use it for
Ink and its DeFi.
Ink is Kraken's OP Stack Ethereum L2, intended as a DeFi hub on the Superchain.
- Swaps and liquidity on the chain’s DeFi apps
- Yield, rewards and interest, usually income when received
- Bridging in and out of the chain
Source: docs.inkonchain.com, checked 22.10.2026.
At a glance
Ink in brief.
| Chain ID | 57073 |
|---|---|
| Gas token | ETH |
| Type | EVM network |
| Block explorer | explorer.inkonchain.com |
| Website | inkonchain.com |
| Address format | 0x…, the same as Ethereum |
Chain ID, gas token and explorer from chainlist (chainid.network).
Taxed or not
Ink activity, taxed or not.
For the country you picked at the top of the page.
| On Ink | Taxable in United States? | How |
|---|---|---|
| Buying and selling NFTs | Yes | A sale is a capital gain or loss; collectible NFTs can be taxed at up to 28% long-term. |
| Rewards, staking and interest | Income | Ordinary income at fair market value when received. |
| Bridging to another network | No | Moving your own coins between networks isn’t a sale, unless you receive a different asset. |
| Paying network fees | Depends | Usually added to cost or deducted from proceeds of the trade it paid for. |
| Moving to your own wallet | No | Moving between your own wallets and accounts. |
| Swapping one coin for another | Yes | A disposal of the coin you give up, at market value. |
| On Ink | Taxable in United Kingdom? | How |
|---|---|---|
| Buying and selling NFTs | Yes | A disposal for Capital Gains Tax, unless you trade NFTs as a business. |
| Rewards, staking and interest | Income | Income at the pound value when received. |
| Bridging to another network | Depends | Not a disposal if you keep beneficial ownership of the same asset. |
| Paying network fees | Depends | Fees on a disposal are an allowable cost. |
| Moving to your own wallet | No | Moving between your own wallets. |
| Swapping one coin for another | Yes | A disposal at market value. |
| On Ink | Taxable in India? | How |
|---|---|---|
| Buying and selling NFTs | Yes | A virtual digital asset: 30% plus cess on the gain. |
| Rewards, staking and interest | Income | At your slab rate when received. |
| Bridging to another network | No | Moving your own crypto isn’t a transfer. |
| Paying network fees | No | Not deductible: only the cost of acquisition counts. |
| Moving to your own wallet | No | Moving between your own wallets and exchanges. |
| Swapping one coin for another | Yes | A transfer of the coin you give up, taxed at 30% plus cess; TDS applies on both legs. |
Good to know
Ink specifics.
- One 0x address works across EVM networks, Ink included, but each network records its own transactions. Add your address once more for Ink.
- Ink uses ETH for gas. Each fee is spent ETH, so HashBooks records the fee and, where your country treats spending crypto as a disposal, its gain or loss.
- Ink is an Ethereum OP Stack layer 2 built by Kraken, with 1-second block times.
From Ink’s own pages: docs.inkonchain.com. Checked October 2026.
Worked example
How the tax adds up.
A typical move onto Ink, as your tax office would treat it. These are example figures, not yours; HashBooks uses your own history for those.
Illustrative · United States
| Bridge 1 ETH from Ethereum (cost $2,000) | Not a sale |
|---|---|
| Swap the ETH for tokens worth | $2,600 |
| Cost basis carried over the bridge | −$2,000 |
| Gain on the swap | $600 |
| Gas paid in ETH, added to cost | −$4 |
| Reported gain | $596 |
The bridge keeps your original cost; the swap is the taxable event. The full example in the help centre.
Illustrative · United Kingdom
| Bridge 1 ETH (pool cost £1,600) | Not a disposal |
|---|---|
| Swap the ETH for tokens worth | £2,100 |
| Allowable cost from the pool | −£1,600 |
| Gas on the swap | −£3 |
| Gain | £497 |
Counts towards your £3,000 annual exempt amount. The full example in the help centre.
Illustrative · India
| Bridge 1 ETH (cost ₹1,70,000) | Not a transfer |
|---|---|
| Swap the ETH for tokens worth | ₹2,20,000 |
| Cost of acquisition | −₹1,70,000 |
| Gain (gas isn’t deductible) | ₹50,000 |
| Tax at 30% plus 4% cess | ₹15,600 |
On-chain swaps have no exchange to deduct TDS, so check whether you need to pay it. The full example in the help centre.
Your country
What your Ink activity means at tax time.
Change the country at the top of the page and these rules change with it. Every line links to the full explanation in the help centre.
United States · Form 8949
- Selling, swapping or spending what you hold on Ink. Selling, swapping or spending crypto is a capital gain or loss: short-term at 10–37% if held a year or less, 0, 15 or 20% if held longer. More on Ink in United States
- Rewards and interest from Ink. Staking rewards, interest and other rewards are ordinary income at their dollar value when received; that value becomes their cost basis. More on Ink in United States
- NFTs bought or sold through Ink. Selling an NFT at a gain is a capital gain; buying one isn’t taxable, it sets your cost basis. More on Ink in United States
- Moving coins to or from Ink. Moving crypto between your own wallets and accounts isn’t taxable. More on Ink in United States
- Cost basis. Since 1 January 2025 cost basis is tracked per wallet or exchange; HashBooks uses FIFO, lot by lot. More on Ink in United States
Full rules: the United States crypto tax guide in the help centre, or the United States overview.
United Kingdom · SA108
- Selling, swapping or spending what you hold on Ink. Selling, swapping or spending crypto is a disposal for Capital Gains Tax: gains above the £3,000 annual exempt amount are taxed at 18% or 24%. More on Ink in United Kingdom
- Rewards and interest from Ink. Staking rewards are income at their pound value when received, and that value becomes their cost for a later disposal. More on Ink in United Kingdom
- NFTs bought or sold through Ink. Selling an NFT held as an investment is a Capital Gains Tax disposal; swapping one NFT for another is too. More on Ink in United Kingdom
- Moving coins to or from Ink. Moving crypto between your own wallets isn’t a disposal. More on Ink in United Kingdom
- Cost basis. Disposals match same-day buys, then buys in the next 30 days, then the Section 104 pool. More on Ink in United Kingdom
Full rules: the United Kingdom crypto tax guide in the help centre, or the United Kingdom overview.
India · Schedule VDA
- Selling, swapping or spending what you hold on Ink. Each sale or swap is a transfer taxed at a flat 30% plus 4% cess on the gain. Losses can’t be set off, and only the cost of acquisition is deductible. More on Ink in India
- Rewards and interest from Ink. Staking, airdrop and other rewards are income at your slab rate when received; selling them later is a separate 30% transfer. More on Ink in India
- NFTs bought or sold through Ink. NFTs are virtual digital assets: a sale is a transfer taxed at 30% plus cess on the gain. More on Ink in India
- Moving coins to or from Ink. Moving crypto between your own wallets and exchanges isn’t a transfer. More on Ink in India
Full rules: the India crypto tax guide in the help centre, or the India overview.
See the rules for your country.
What comes across
What HashBooks reads from Ink.
- Native and token transfers
- Swaps, recognised from the transaction
- Bridge deposits and withdrawals, as transfers
- Gas fees in ETH
Security
Your Ink address can’t move anything.
HashBooks reads what anyone can already see on Ink. It never needs your recovery phrase or private key. How HashBooks keeps data safe.
Similar
More evm chains, same ledger.
Questions
Ink, answered.
Is bridging to Ink taxable?
Moving your own crypto to Ink through a bridge is generally not a sale, because you still own it. Watch for bridges that swap the token on the way: receiving a different asset can be a disposal. HashBooks matches the two sides when both addresses are connected.
Are Ink gas fees tax deductible?
It depends on your country. In the US and UK a fee paid on a trade usually becomes part of its cost or reduces proceeds; in India only the cost of acquisition is deductible. HashBooks applies the rule for the country you file in.
Which HashBooks plan do I need for Ink?
Connecting Ink and seeing an estimated tax summary is free for up to 100 transactions across 3 connections. Filing reports for your country start on the Starter plan; see pricing.
Can HashBooks move anything from my Ink address?
No. A public address shows history but can’t sign anything, and HashBooks never asks for a recovery phrase or private key. It reads; it can’t trade, withdraw or transfer.
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