Kaspa is gearing up for a major network upgrade known as the Crescendo Hardfork, set for May 5, 2025. The main goal of the upgrade is to increase transaction speed and scalability.
What is the Crescendo Hardfork?
The Crescendo Hardfork is a mandatory update to the Kaspa blockchain, aiming to enhance performance and scalability. The upgrade is set to activate when the DAA score hits 110,165,000, projected for May 5, 2025. This change will transition Kaspa from producing 1 block per second to 10, reducing the interval from 1000 to 100 milliseconds. This upgrade is driven by Node Version v1.0.0, released on March 31, 2025.
Technical Details Behind the Crescendo Hardfork
The Crescendo Hardfork, detailed in KIP-14, includes several technical enhancements tested in Testnet 10. Key changes involve the activation of 10 BPS, a new data retention setting, and a protocol switch to version 7, ensuring connectivity only with updated nodes.
What v1.0.0 Means for Node Operators and Users
For node operators, upgrading to v1.0.0 is essential. The protocol shift on May 4, 2025, highlights the need for updates. Users can expect faster transaction confirmations, enhancing Kaspa's usability, while miners may face increased competition.
The Crescendo Hardfork is a defining moment for Kaspa, enhancing speed and capacity while maintaining PoW security. Node operators should update by May 4 to stay connected, as users and miners brace for a faster, more robust blockchain network. We continue to monitor Kaspa's rise as a scalable, decentralized contender.
