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
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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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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KaspaPay has officially been granted a Japanese patent for its integrated cryptocurrency payment system — a technology aimed at simplifying digital asset transactions by merging institutional collaboration, real-time exchange rates, automated tax handling, and high-speed settlement. The patented system supports crypto assets, fiat currencies, NFTs, and tokens within a single platform, addressing long-standing barriers such as conversion delays, high fees, and
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Kaspa is expanding beyond simple transactions by introducing ways to run “smart” programs on its network. What makes Kaspa unique is that it’s pursuing two different paths for programmability: Layer-2 smart contracts (like the Kasplex L2 rollup) and vProgs (verifiable programs) that live directly on the main layer. If you’re new to these terms, don’t worry — this guide
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The Kaspa ($KAS) MiCA Whitepaper has been formally prepared by LCX and registered with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) through its National Competent Authority (NCA) — marking an important step toward regulatory alignment and potential admission to trading within the European Union. This registration comes as part of the EU’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, designed to bring transparency, investor protection, and
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Kaspa has entered a new phase of growth and adoption following the launch of its long-awaited smart contracts functionality. The upgrade has already set off a series of record-breaking milestones across the network, highlighting both technical capacity and strong community momentum. Record Network Activity Shortly after the rollout, the network reached a record high of 5,584 transactions
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Kaspa, best known for its ultra-fast proof-of-work Layer-1, has just taken a major step forward with the launch of Kasplex zkEVM — a Layer-2 network that brings Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to the Kaspa ecosystem. The mainnet launch, carried out by Kasplex in collaboration with the Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation (KEF), marks the first time that programmable
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