Kaspa, a scalable proof-of-work blockchain, is preparing for a major network upgrade known as the Crescendo Hardfork. This upgrade marks a tenfold increase in transaction throughput and aims to speed up transaction confirmations while maintaining security.
Preparing for Crescendo Hardfork
Since the launch of Testnet-10 on March 6, 2025, operating at 10 blocks per second, the project is undergoing extensive stress-testing. According to the official Kaspa Twitter account, the mainnet upgrade is planned for late April 2025, although the timing might shift based on testnet performance. The community is actively involved in testnet validation to ensure the network can reliably handle increased transaction volumes.
Scaling Smart Contracts with 10 BPS
The Crescendo Hardfork is about more than speed — it's unlocking Kaspa's ecosystem. KRC-20 and KRC-721 standards, developed and tested on Testnet-11 since January 2024, will pair with Testnet-10's validated speed improvements during the mainnet upgrade. This will provide the necessary throughput for smart contract operations to function efficiently, maintaining PoW security.
Market Position and Community Outlook
Kaspa is gaining additional visibility with its 'Made in USA' CoinMarketCap tag amid evolving US policies on proof-of-work cryptocurrencies. This fuels interest ahead of the upgrade. With $KAS gaining traction as Bitcoin's market dominance declines, many enthusiasts view it as a potentially strong competitor to established PoW cryptocurrencies by late 2025.
Kaspa's late April 2025 upgrade to 10 BPS could redefine PoW scalability. By implementing smart contract functionality alongside increased throughput, Kaspa positions itself as a significant blockchain platform in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.
