Kaspa developer Michael Sutton has published KIP-21, a draft protocol proposal that introduces partitioned sequencing commitments — a foundational change that makes Kaspa significantly more practical as a base layer for zero-knowledge applications. What Is KIP-21? Kaspa core developer Michael Sutton published KIP-21 on February 17, 2026 — a draft consensus proposal titled “Partitioned Sequencing
Kaspa’s core node software gets a major infrastructure upgrade — here’s everything node operators and developers need to know. The Kaspa development team has officially released Rusty-Kaspa v1.1.0, the latest version of the Rust-based node software that powers the Kaspa network. Released on March 4, 2025, by lead contributor @michaelsutton, this update represents a significant
Reports that Kevin Warsh has been nominated by Donald Trump as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve have drawn immediate attention across macro, equity, and crypto markets. While most commentary focuses on interest rates and inflation, the implications quietly extend much further — including into proof-of-work networks like Kaspa. If confirmed, Warsh would represent
When evaluating a network, developer activity is one of the few metrics that tends to matter over long time horizons. It doesn’t move quickly, it isn’t flashy, and it usually doesn’t react to short-term price swings. That’s precisely why it’s useful. Below is a current, data-driven look at Kaspa developer activity as of January 13,
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Kaspa Testnet 12 (TN12) has successfully integrated covenants introduced Kaspa Improvement Proposal 17 (KIP-17). While this upgrade happened on testnet, its significance goes far beyond a routine technical milestone. Covenants meaningfully expand what the Kaspa base layer can do, moving the network past simple peer-to-peer transfers and closer to real programmability. This is foundational work
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HTX has officially listed Kaspa (KAS), adding one of the fastest-growing Proof-of-Work networks to its spot trading lineup. The listing opens Kaspa to a broader global audience, with particular relevance for Asian markets where HTX has historically maintained strong user activity and liquidity. Kaspa has built a reputation around its blockDAG architecture, fast confirmation times,
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Every Proof-of-Work network eventually has to face this question. Kaspa simply gets there sooner, and that’s not an accident — it’s a design choice. Kaspa’s emission is front-loaded. Most coins are issued early, and block rewards decline quickly over time. In the beginning, miners are paid largely through newly created KAS, which is exactly how
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Kaspa’s open interest has returned to the low levels last seen in summer 2024, a period when prices were near all-time highs. Today, however, price is roughly 80% lower. On the surface, that contrast looks striking, but it says more about market participation than about leverage building up again. In 2024, similar open-interest levels existed alongside strong spot
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In an industry built on decentralisation, transparency, and community governance, what happened to Dr. Yonatan Sompolinsky at the Binance Blockchain Awards is more than a simple oversight — it is a revealing moment for the entire crypto ecosystem. Sompolinsky, whose academic work on blockDAGs laid the foundation for some of the most innovative scaling research
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One of the most telling metrics in any blockchain ecosystem is how long coins remain untouched. It reveals the mindset of the holder base — whether investors are thinking short-term or positioning for the long run. In Kaspa’s case, the picture is becoming increasingly clear: the majority of supply is held by people who are
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