Kaspa is set to undergo a significant network upgrade with the Crescendo Hardfork, improving its throughput and functionality.
Crescendo Hardfork Upgrade
Kaspa, a scalable proof-of-work blockchain, is nearing a major network upgrade with its Crescendo Hardfork. Since March 6, 2025, Testnet-10 (TN10) has been operating at 10 blocks per second (BPS) and has been undergoing extensive stress-testing. According to reports, the mainnet upgrade is planned for late April 2025, which may be adjusted based on testnet performance. This new upgrade represents a tenfold increase from the current speed of 1 block per second, while maintaining security.
Smart Contract Development
The Crescendo Hardfork is unlocking new features for Kaspa's ecosystem beyond just speed improvements. Since January 2024, the KRC-20 and KRC-721 token standards have been developed and tested on Testnet-11, set to be combined with speed improvements on Testnet-10 when the mainnet upgrades to 10 BPS. With zkEVM integration finalizing transactions on Layer 2, Kaspa aims to rival Ethereum's functionality. The move to 10 BPS is expected to provide the necessary throughput for efficient smart contract operations.
Market Position and Community Outlook
Kaspa's 'Made in USA' tag on CoinMarketCap boosts its visibility as US policies towards proof-of-work cryptocurrencies evolve, fueling interest ahead of the upgrade. Enthusiasts are speculating that Kaspa could rival established proof-of-work cryptocurrencies by late 2025. The combination of increased transaction speed, smart contract functionality, and maintained security distinguishes Kaspa in the competitive market.
Kaspa's planned April 2025 upgrade to 10 BPS could lay the foundation for a new level of proof-of-work blockchain scalability.
