Kaspa is set for a significant upgrade called the Crescendo Hardfork, increasing block production speed from 1 to 10 per second, enhancing transaction throughput and overall network performance.
What is the Crescendo Hardfork?
The Crescendo Hardfork is a mandatory network upgrade for the Kaspa blockchain aimed at enhancing performance and scalability. It is scheduled to activate on May 5, 2025, when the network's Difficulty Adjustment Algorithm hits a specific level, reducing block times from 1000 to 100 milliseconds, thus providing faster transactions.
Technical Details of the Upgrade
Crescendo Hardfork includes several key enhancements, such as activating 10 BPS, a new data retention period setting, and a switch to protocol version 7. These changes will increase throughput and optimize block processing according to improvements proposed in KIP-14.
What v1.0.0 Means for Node Operators and Users
Node operators must upgrade to v1.0.0 to remain on the main network after May 5, 2025. Users can expect faster transaction confirmations. Changes to finality depth and coinbase maturity could impact network stability and mining rewards.
The Crescendo Hardfork is poised to be a major milestone for Kaspa, boosting network speed and enhancing PoW protection. Node operators and users need to brace for the upcoming changes, which make the network faster and more competitive.
