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Kaspa

KAS

About Kaspa

Kaspa (KAS) is a proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency that implements the GHOSTDAG protocol. Unlike traditional blockchains, GHOSTDAG does not orphan blocks created in parallel, but allows them to coexist and orders them in consensus. This makes Kaspa a blockDAG, a generalization of Nakamoto consensus. This unique approach aims to operate safely while maintaining high block rates and minimal confirmation times. Kaspa's implementation includes features such as Reachability to query the DAG's topology, Block data pruning, SPV proofs, and future subnetwork support which will make the implementation of layer 2 options much easier.

Kaspa operates on a proof-of-work consensus mechanism and uses an algorithm known as k-Heavyhash. This algorithm was chosen for its forward-compatibility with Photonic miners. Kaspa's unique monetary policy decreases emissions geometrically over time based on the 12-note scale of music, known as the chromatic phase. This policy dictates how many coins are minted per second regardless of the block rate. If Kaspa changes the block rate in the future, the reward will be adjusted accordingly to maintain the same emission rate. Kaspa's network aims to be safeguarded by miners through Proof of Work, aiming to maintain the integrity of the network.

Kaspa aims to support high block rates while striving to maintain the level of safety offered by proof-of-work environments. This makes it suitable for applications that require fast and safe transactions. Kaspa's current main net operates at 1 block per second, and developers and researchers intend to stretch this capability to the limits, potentially reaching 10 or even 100 blocks per second. This scalability positions Kaspa as a potential option for applications that require high transaction volumes and fast confirmation times.

Kaspa was envisioned by R&D company DAGLabs, through support by PolyChain. However, Kaspa is a community project, completely open source, with no central governance, and no business model. The founder is Yonatan Sompolinsky, a Postdoc CS at Harvard University on the MEV Research Team. Yonatan's 2013 paper on Ghost protocol is cited in the Ethereum Whitepaper. Kaspa's core developers and contributors include Cryptography Doctoral student Shai Wyborski, CS Master Michael Sutton, Mike Zak CS Undergrad Studies, Cryptography researcher Elichai Turkel, and Developer Ori Newman. These individuals have contributed significantly to the implementation and ongoing development of the network.

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Market stats

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Market cap

$3.3B

Volume (24h)

$37.6M

Circulating supply

24.9B KAS

All time high

$0.21

Market performance

Price change (1h)

-0.05%

Price change (1d)

-6.27%

Price change (1w)

-7.16%

Price change (2w)

-19.52%

Price change (1m)

-17.58%

Price change (1y)

+205.73%

Market benchmarks

Performance (1Y)

+188.37%

Vs. Market (1Y)

+48.68%

Vs. BTC (1Y)

+30.77%

Vs. ETH (1Y)

+89.42%

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Kaspa is on the decline this week.

The price of Kaspa has decreased by 0.05% in the last hour and decreased by 6.27% in the past 24 hours. Kaspa’s price has also fallen by 7.16% in the past week. The current price is $0.13 per KAS with a 24-hour trading volume of $37.62M. Currently, Kaspa is valued at 36.39% below its all time high of $0.21. This all-time high was the highest price paid for Kaspa since its launch.

The current circulating supply of Kaspa is 24,890,430,622.938 KAS which means that Kaspa has as total market cap of 24,890,430,622.938.

FAQ

What is the current price of Kaspa?

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What is the market cap of Kaspa?

The current market cap of Kaspa is $3.29B. A high market cap implies that the asset is highly valued by the market.

What is the all time high of Kaspa?

The all-time high of Kaspa is $0.21. This all-time high is highest price paid for Kaspa since it was launched.

What is the 24 hour trading volume of Kaspa?

Over the last 24 hours, the trading volume of Kaspa is $37.62M.

What other assets are similar to Kaspa?

Assets that have a similar market cap to Kaspa include Internet Computer, SHIBA INU, Dai, and many others. To see a full list, see our comparable market cap assets.

How many Kaspa are there?

The current circulating supply of Kaspa is 25 billion.