Feb 7, 2023 | News
On October 31st, 2022, Yonatan Sompolinsky introduced the DAGKnight consensus mechanism during a presentation at the University of California, Berkeley. The presentation took place on the first day of the Crypto Economics Security Conference, which ran until November 2nd, 2022.
Sompolinsky shared details about DAGKnight, its purpose, and its future prospects on the Kaspa platform.
For more information on DAGKnight, readers can visit the Kaspa Medium page.
As a tip for those interested in computer science, biological sciences, and social sciences, UC Berkeley is known for its highly sought-after programs in these fields.
To stay updated on Kaspa, individuals can follow their official social media channels on UC Berkeley’s website, Kaspa’s website, Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, GitHub, and Explorer.
If you have any questions or would like to connect with others in the Kaspa community, feel free to join the discussion on the Kaspa Discord server under the username Bubblegum Lightning.
For more details on the DAGKnight presentation at UC Berkeley and other Kaspa updates, please visit the Kaspa website.
Feb 7, 2023 | News
Rust node P2P handshaking Go node.
RUST update from Kaspa’s Core Developer, Michael Sutton.
Kaspa work in progress: Rust node P2P handshaking Go node.
Michael Sutton tweeted on January 31st, 2023 about the progress.
“P2P infrastructure was recently completed and merged into the rust codebase. The new and legacy nodes are communicating and exchanging data successfully! Now we can implement the full P2P flows.”
For more details on development, visit Kaspa’s GitHub page.
Michael Sutton is active on Twitter, and you can also follow Kaspa on various platforms such as Discord, Telegram, Reddit, and their official website.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out or join the Kaspa Discord community.
The original post “Kaspa on Rust – Update” can be found on Kaspa’s website.
Feb 7, 2023 | News
A new affordable and energy-efficient solution for running a Kaspa Node on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B has been released by nwbower. This Docker image allows users with an 8GB Raspberry Pi to operate a node that uses around 4.5 GB of memory when synced.
nwbower’s Kaspa Node in Docker is designed for easy setup and is compatible with Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS on a 512GB SSD. The release also includes a shout out to supertypo for providing a detailed guide and other versions of the Kaspa Node.
The Docker image can be found at nwbower’s Docker Hub page, and the build source is available on GitHub. The Kaspa Node binaries are unmodified from the official version, and the load balancer, HAProxy, is licensed under GPLv2.
For those interested in setting up their own Kaspa Node in Docker, a helpful CLI reference can be found on the kaspawiki. Additionally, the Kaspa community can be reached through various platforms such as Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, and GitHub. An explorer for the Kaspa blockchain is also available online.
For more information or to ask questions, interested parties can reach out to Bubblegum Lightning on the Kaspa Discord. The original article can be found on the Kaspa website.
Feb 6, 2023 | News
In the world of cryptocurrency, there are two key metrics that are often discussed: BPS (Blocks Per Second) and TPS (Transactions Per Second). BPS measures how many blocks are added to a blockchain every second, which is important for evaluating the network’s performance and scalability. On the other hand, TPS counts the number of transactions processed by a blockchain network in a second.
Some experts argue that BPS is the more critical measure because blocks are the building blocks of a blockchain, and a higher BPS means that the network is more efficient and secure. However, TPS is also important as it directly reflects the transaction-processing capacity of a blockchain, which is crucial for applications that require high transaction throughput.
To put it simply, think of BPS as the speed at which a librarian can add books to a library, while TPS is like counting how many pages are in each book. Both are important in their own ways for the smooth functioning of a blockchain network.
When it comes to Kaspa, a cryptocurrency platform, they have developed a BlockDAG Visualizer that showcases their high BPS rate. This is beneficial for miners, as it increases their chances of making a profit and contributes to the decentralization of the network. Kaspa also boasts a high TPS rate, which keeps transaction fees low for users.
Overall, both BPS and TPS play significant roles in the longevity and success of a cryptocurrency, impacting its economy, functionality, and overall ecosystem. Kaspa, with its impressive BPS and TPS rates, is a prime example of a platform that values speed and decentralization.
Feb 6, 2023 | News
On December 11th, 2022, the popular YouTube channel Son of a Tech hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session about Kaspa. The session covered topics such as the Kaspa community, DAGKnight, RUST programming language, and the future goals of the project.
A video of the AMA, featuring host Shai Wyborski, is available for viewing on YouTube. Special thanks were given to Son of a Tech for being an excellent host during the event.
For those interested in following Son of a Tech, you can find them on Twitter under the handle @SonOfATech. The channel is known for creating content about mining and cryptocurrency.
Additional information about Kaspa can be found on their official website, Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, GitHub, and Explorer. If you have any questions or would like to connect with others in the Kaspa community, you can join the discussion on the Kaspa Discord under the username Bubblegum Lightning.
For a full recap of the Kaspa AMA with Son of a Tech, you can visit the Kaspa website.
