What Is Katana? Katana Network, KAT & Katana DEX
“Katana” usually refers to Katana Network, a DeFi-focused Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain (chain ID 747474) incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. A separate, older project called Katana DEX is an automated market maker on the Ronin chain. They share a name but are different products, and neither runs on Solana. This page explains both so you land on the right one.
Katana Network (the Ethereum Layer-2)
Katana Network is a DeFi-first Ethereum Layer-2 built to concentrate liquidity and return real, sustainable yield to users. It uses ETH for gas, runs the KAT token, and connects familiar protocols like Sushi, Morpho, and Yearn. For the full breakdown — chain settings, RPC, and how it works — see our Katana Network overview.
Its yield is grounded in real mechanisms: VaultBridge puts bridged assets to work on Ethereum, and AUSD adds U.S. Treasury yield onchain. We cover that in the VaultBridge and AUSD guide.
The KAT token
KAT is Katana Network’s native token, used for incentives, governance, and revenue sharing. Holders lock KAT into vKAT or avKAT to direct emissions and earn a share of fees. The mechanics — gauge voting, the 60-day cooldown, and exit fees — are in our Katana staking guide.
Katana DEX on Ronin (the other Katana)
Katana DEX is a different project: an automated market maker on the Ronin chain, the network behind Axie Infinity. If you came here looking to swap RON, SLP, or AXS, that is the Ronin Katana DEX, not Katana Network. Read more in What is Katana DEX? and our Ronin Network guide.
Is Katana on Solana?
No. Katana Network is an Ethereum Layer-2 (chain ID 747474) that uses ETH for gas, and Katana DEX runs on Ronin. Neither is a Solana project. The “katana solana” confusion is common, so we cover the safety checks and red flags in Is Katana on Solana?
Frequently asked questions
What is Katana?
Most often, Katana means Katana Network, a DeFi-focused Ethereum Layer-2 (chain ID 747474) incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. Katana DEX is a separate AMM on the Ronin chain.
Is Katana on Solana?
No. Katana Network is an Ethereum Layer-2 and Katana DEX is on Ronin. Neither runs on Solana.
What is the KAT token?
KAT is Katana Network’s native token for incentives, governance, and revenue sharing, locked into vKAT or avKAT to vote and earn fees.
