Kaspa is preparing for a major network upgrade called the Crescendo Hardfork, which will increase block production and accelerate transaction processing.
What is the Crescendo Hardfork?
The Crescendo Hardfork is a mandatory update to the Kaspa blockchain aimed at enhancing performance and scalability. Announced on April 1, 2025, the activation is expected on May 5, 2025, when the network's difficulty score hits 110,165,000. Key changes include boosting block production from 1 to 10 blocks per second, reducing the time between blocks from 1000 milliseconds to 100 milliseconds. Node Version v1.0.0, released on March 31, 2025, is built on Rust and provides the technical framework for this upgrade.
Technical Details Behind the Crescendo Hardfork
The Crescendo Hardfork involves several technical enhancements tested on March 6, 2025, such as 10 BPS activation, data retention configuration, a switch to protocol version 7, and other adjustments. Nodes will move to the new protocol 24 hours before activation to ensure compatibility.
What v1.0.0 Means for Node Operators and Users
For node operators, upgrading to v1.0.0 is essential, or they will fork into an obsolete chain. For users, the update will provide faster transaction confirmations, enhancing the usability of the Kaspa network.
The Crescendo Hardfork will bring significant changes to the Kaspa network, making it faster and more efficient. Node operators and users will need to adapt to new conditions, including faster transactions and altered configuration settings.
