The Crescendo update (outlined in KIP-0014) is a planned hard fork of the Kaspa network that introduces two big changes to Kaspa’s protocol in human-friendly terms. First, it dramatically increases the block generation rate of the network from 1 block per second to 10 blocks per second. This is like stepping on the gas pedal for Kaspa: blocks (which carry transactions) […]
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On May 5, 2025, Kaspa, a fast-growing cryptocurrency, will launch its biggest upgrade yet: Crescendo. If you’re new to crypto or not sure what Kaspa is all about, this guide will break it down in plain English. What Is Kaspa? Kaspa is a next-generation proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency. Like Bitcoin, it’s decentralized and secured by miners. But unlike Bitcoin,
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As Kaspa approaches the Crescendo hard fork scheduled for May 5, 2025, the network’s development history over the past several months reveals a clear and important trend: a significant increase in developer interest and technical contribution. By looking closely at different periods, we can better understand how Kaspa developer community has evolved and matured. Developer
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Ethereum, the leading smart contract platform, is facing increasing pressure in 2025. General sentiment around Ethereum has dropped significantly recently. The network is struggling with falling user engagement, a declining token price, and concerns about the growing complexity of its roadmap. At the same time, Kaspa is steadily strengthening its position, offering a unique opportunity
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Kaspa’s supply dynamics are tightening as more holders choose to sit tight. The latest on-chain data shows a significant portion of the total supply is going dormant, signaling strong long-term conviction: source: kaspalytics.com This trend is important. As more KAS is locked up by long-term holders, the liquid supply available on the market shrinks. Any
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The recent implosion of the Mantra ($OM) token – which saw over 90% of its value wiped in a day – is just the latest reminder that many Proof-of-Stake (PoS) tokens are walking time bombs. While the project’s team blamed “reckless liquidations,” the real issue is systemic: PoS tokens with venture capital funding, insider-controlled allocations, and
Kaspa has been gaining serious traction in the crypto space thanks to its unique architecture and rapid development. But is there real demand to build on it — or is the excitement just speculative? Recent GitHub activity suggests the developer interest is both real and growing. Development Activity at a Glance Over the past 12
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As we move through 2025, global macroeconomic conditions are becoming more favorable for risk assets like cryptocurrencies. Inflation is cooling, interest rate hikes are on pause, and central banks around the world are either maintaining easy policies or starting to ease. For emerging crypto assets such as Kaspa (KAS), these conditions could unlock new opportunities. Here’s
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In the past 24 hours, Kaspa (KAS) recorded around $65 million in spot trading volume, while perpetual futures trading exceeded $300 million, according to CoinMarketCap. That’s a ratio of roughly 1 to 4.6 — meaning almost five times more trading came from leveraged derivatives than from actual buying and selling of the coin itself. This isn’t a one-off. Kaspa’s
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Recently, CoinMarketCap listed Kaspa under its “Made in America” section — a move that raised a few eyebrows in the crypto community. After all, how can a truly decentralized, proof-of-work cryptocurrency like Kaspa be considered “Made in a country”? Isn’t the whole point of decentralization to be borderless and stateless? Well, let’s break down what this means and why it might actually matter
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