May 5, 2023 | News
KuCoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the addition of Kaspa (KAS) to their platform. Deposits for KAS are now available as of 2 AM UTC on May 6th. This new listing offers traders the chance to trade KAS against the US Dollar Tether (USDT), expanding their investment options.
KuCoin, established in 2017, has become a popular choice among crypto traders and investors, boasting over 8 million users worldwide. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface, strong security measures, and wide selection of cryptocurrencies. KuCoin offers various trading options including spot, margin, futures trading, and staking.
The inclusion of Kaspa on KuCoin’s platform provides traders with an opportunity to invest in an emerging project. While deposits are now open, trading and withdrawal schedules will be announced shortly. Kaspa aims to be an everyday currency, with a focus on adoption and serving as actual money in the crypto space.
KuCoin also has its own native utility token, the KuCoin Token (KCS), which offers benefits like discounted trading fees and dividends.
For more information on Kaspa, you can visit their official website, wiki page, and follow them on social media platforms like Medium, Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, and GitHub. You can also explore their blockchain through the Kaspa Explorer.
May 5, 2023 | News
Dr. Martin Hiesboeck from Uphold recently hosted a Weekly Crypto Update on Twitter Space, where he was joined by Shai Wyborski, a key contributor to Kaspa and a researcher in quantum and cryptography. The event, which took place on May 4th at 1:00 PM EST, was an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session that gave attendees the opportunity to delve into the history and innovative technology behind Kaspa.
Wyborski shared insights on the potential of smart contracts in application development and discussed his experiences in the cryptocurrency world. He also addressed the ongoing debate about the energy consumption of proof-of-work chains, suggesting that the criticism of Bitcoin’s energy use is not fully informed, as it fails to consider the complexities of energy generation’s environmental impact.
The session also touched on the lack of data available for comparison and while Wyborski couldn’t guarantee the sustainability of proof-of-work systems, he encouraged a deeper exploration of the issue rather than surface-level judgments.
In addition to the informative discussion, it was announced that Kaspa will soon be listed on Uphold’s platform, giving users another option for trading this innovative cryptocurrency.
For those interested in learning more about Kaspa, you can visit their official website, wiki page, Medium blog, as well as follow them on social media platforms like Twitter, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, and GitHub. You can also check out their blockchain explorer for real-time updates.
The original post can be found on Kaspa’s website with the title “Weekly Crypto Update Featuring Shai (Deshe) Wyborski.”
May 4, 2023 | News
Kaspa, a cryptocurrency project, has been making significant strides in improving its Rust implementation. Michael Sutton, a key developer, shared updates on Twitter about the progress and future plans for testnet and mainnet launches.
The team has completed their first cycle of stability improvements, focusing on peer-to-peer connection management, enhancing their Remote Procedure Call and Command Line Interface APIs, and addressing critical security concerns.
Next, they plan to work on improving node stability and implementing block and header pruning to increase the number of blocks processed per second without requiring more disk space.
Additionally, a new Rust-based transaction generation tool by Ori Newman is being tested to ensure high Transactions Per Second on the testnet.
The team is also considering implementing a hard fork to increase block processing speed but is weighing the challenges and alternatives.
Michael Sutton’s expertise in distributed systems and computer science continues to be a valuable asset to Kaspa’s development.
For more information and updates, Kaspa’s community can follow them on various platforms such as their website, wiki, Medium, Teletype, Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, GitHub, and their Explorer.
The original post can be found on Kaspa’s website under the title “Kaspa on Rust: Alpha Update.”
May 3, 2023 | News
Shai (Deshe) Wyborski recently led a detailed workshop on Kaspa’s consensus layer, known as GHOSTDAG, on the Kaspa Discord channel. The workshop aimed to provide community members with a thorough understanding of GHOSTDAG and its significance in the Kaspa ecosystem.
Wyborski began by discussing the blockchain trilemma, which refers to the challenge of achieving decentralization, security, and scalability simultaneously in a blockchain. He then introduced the BlockDAG paradigm as a potential solution to this problem.
Throughout the session, Wyborski explored the PHANTOM and GHOSTDAG protocols, focusing on their logic and security features. He explained how GHOSTDAG protects against double-spending and liveness attacks, and he also highlighted its fast confirmation times.
Additionally, Wyborski addressed data pruning in blockchains and presented secure methods for DAG pruning. He concluded by introducing DAGKnight, a protocol that aims to enhance the efficiency and performance of GHOSTDAG, making Kaspa the first parameterless cryptocurrency that can self-adjust based on network conditions.
The workshop provided valuable insights into the revolutionary features of GHOSTDAG and Kaspa’s role in shaping the future of finance. Community members are encouraged to join the Kaspa Discord and follow Kaspa on Twitter for future updates and events.
For more information on GHOSTDAG and DAGKnight, interested parties can access the respective research papers online. Additionally, a video recording of the workshop is available on YouTube for those who could not attend.
Shai Wyborski, a Quantum & Cryptography Researcher and Ph.D. candidate, plays a key role in developing consensus protocols like GHOSTDAG and contributing to Kaspa’s innovative cryptocurrency ecosystem. More resources about Kaspa can be found on their official website, wiki page, Medium blog, and various social media platforms such as Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, GitHub, and their blockchain explorer.
May 2, 2023 | News
On April 27th, LBank hosted a discussion featuring guest speaker Bubblegum Lightning from Kaspa. The conversation focused on the latest advancements and goals of the Kaspa network, including the successful shift of its codebase from Golang to Rust, which has significantly improved the network’s speed and performance. Kaspa is now the fastest proof-of-work project in the cryptocurrency space.
The team at Kaspa is also exploring the implementation of smart contracts and layer 2 solutions to cater to users interested in decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized applications (DApps). Safety and security remain top priorities for Kaspa, with its unique block tag system and GhostDAG protocol providing a secure blockchain.
Founder Yonatan Sompolinsky brings extensive experience to Kaspa, having been involved in the cryptocurrency industry since Bitcoin’s early days. The Kaspa community is actively working to promote the project and ensure its adoption as a currency for everyday transactions. They are also looking into grassroots initiatives to expand their user base, attract new merchants, and engage developers.
To support decentralized community governance, crowdfunding is a key tool, and donations are encouraged for the Community Developer Crowdfund.
For more information on Kaspa, you can visit their website, wiki, Medium page, Teletype, Discord, Telegram, Twitter, Reddit, GitHub, and Explorer. You can also find Bubblegum Lightning on the Kaspa Discord.
The original post “LBank Twitter Space with Kaspa Guest Bubblegum Lightning” can be found on the Kaspa website.
Apr 29, 2023 | News
The Kaspa community has launched a fundraising campaign to show appreciation for two outstanding developers, @lAmeR^ and @jwj. These developers have made significant contributions to the Kaspa project, dedicating their time and skills to various integrations and technical support.
The community hopes to raise at least 1 million $KAS to reward these individuals for their hard work. Donations can be made using $KAS or other cryptocurrencies, with specific addresses provided for convenience.
@lAmeR^ and @jwj have been involved in many important Kaspa integrations, such as f2pool, Hotbit, Tangem, Gate.io, Onekey, Uphold, Bitget, MEXC, and Chainge. Their technical expertise has been crucial to the growth of the Kaspa ecosystem.
This fundraising effort not only acknowledges the dedication of these developers but also encourages community support and recognition. It highlights the importance of community-driven initiatives in fostering a strong and resilient decentralized governance.
For more information or to contribute to the fundraising campaign, visit the Kaspa Discord channel or check out their website at kaspa.org.