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Kaspa's Breakthrough Updates and Prospects

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

8 hours ago


Kaspa, with its innovative PoW approach and high transaction speeds, has become a serious Layer 1 contender thanks to recent updates.

Recent Milestones: Crescendo Testnet and Beyond

The rollout of Crescendo Testnet 10 marks a significant achievement for Kaspa, increasing block speed from 1 to 10 per second. This demonstrates Kaspa's technical prowess and innovative approach to blockchain scalability. Kaspa announced via X that Testnet 10 has fully transitioned to 10 blocks per second, completing key Crescendo Roadmap phases, including launch, stabilization, bottleneck identification, and TN 10 activation. Mainnet adoption of 10 BPS is expected by late April 2025, with smart contract functionality following in summer.

Why Kaspa Stands Out

Kaspa stands out with practical features addressing real blockchain limitations. The GHOSTDAG protocol enables parallel block processing and near-instant transaction confirmations, with the planned DAGKNIGHT upgrade (KIP-02) enhancing network adaptability and efficiency. Kaspa targets 100 BPS without compromising security or decentralization. The KHeavyHash algorithm makes mining accessible to users with standard GPUs, fostering a diverse, engaged community.

Kaspa vs. the Competition

Against Ethereum, Kaspa delivers faster transactions without gas fee complications. Solana's speed is matched while maintaining PoW's robust security model. Unlike new Layer 1 innovations like Sui and Aptos, Kaspa's BlockDAG architecture offers distinct advantages, prioritizing speed, security, and decentralization over specialized participants.

Kaspa combines Bitcoin's security foundation with next-generation speed and scalability. The testnet success and planned enhancements suggest that Kaspa may become a serious contender in the Layer 1 market.

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