Introducing Katana: The Yield-Focused L2 on Polygon

Katana is now live on Rhino.fi. Discover the new Layer 2 designed to optimise yield strategies from day one.

We’re pleased to announce that Rhino.fi now supports bridging to Katana, a new Layer 2 network built on Polygon’s Chain Development Kit (CDK).

Katana is designed with a clear focus: building sustainable yield opportunities from the ground up. It offers a streamlined ecosystem where users can put their capital to work through established DeFi strategies.

What is Katana?

Katana is a modular, Ethereum-aligned Layer 2 built using Polygon CDK, and it's engineered specifically for yield generation. Its goal is to create an environment where users can earn through staking, lending, and liquidity provision, supported by a robust and growing set of DeFi protocols.

From the start, Katana has positioned itself as a destination focused on capital efficiency. The ecosystem is launching with strong infrastructure and integrations that make it easy for users to access a variety of yield strategies.

Key features at launch

• Built on Polygon CDK: Secure, fast, and Ethereum-aligned

• ETH, USDT, and USDC support via Rhino.fi from Day 1

• Gas boost on ETH for faster and more cost-effective bridging

Why explore Katana now?

Katana is launching with a strong foundation, built for long-term value rather than short-term speculation. For users focused on sustainable yield, this presents an opportunity to get in early and put capital to work in a thoughtfully designed ecosystem.

As an additional reason to explore, the Katana Foundation has announced that 15% of the KAT token supply will be distributed to POL stakers. While this is the only confirmed allocation for now, it may signal the beginning of broader ecosystem rewards in the future.

How to access Katana via Rhino.fi

You can now bridge directly to Katana from 30+ chains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, and more, using ETH, USDT, or USDC.

When you bridge USDT or USDC to Katana via Rhino.fi, your funds are first deposited into yield-generating vaults. On Katana you receive vbUSDT or vbUSDC in your wallet, which represents your balance and the yield it's earning.

Simply visit Rhino.fi and select Katana as your destination chain. Rhino.fi also offers a gas boost on ETH to help make your transaction faster and more affordable.

Get started today

Katana is live and ready. Start bridging, earn yield from the moment you move, and explore one of the most promising new chains in the Polygon ecosystem.