Sep 21, 2023 | News
Event Name: Kaspa Event-Kampala
Date: September 2nd, Saturday
Location: Sheron Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
Organizer: Kaspa ambassador
Sponsor: Kaspa
Event Overview:
The Kaspa Event-Kampala recently held at Sheron Hotel was a resounding success, with over 50 attendees gathering to learn about blockchain technology and the Kaspa currency. The event featured insightful presentations from three main speakers, each an expert in their respective fields.
Key Highlights:
– The event provided a platform for attendees to deepen their understanding of blockchain technology, specifically focusing on Kaspa currency and its BlockDAG technology.
– Akankwasa Sharifu introduced the concept of blockchain and detailed the features and benefits of Kaspa currency.
– Acanda Ritah delved into the technicalities of Kaspa’s innovative BlockDAG technology.
– Mugisha Abraham highlighted how Kaspa can be used as an efficient payment system.
Pre-Event Promotion:
To create buzz around the event, organizers arranged a radio program on Hii5radio, an online station based in Wandegeya, Kampala. This initiative helped attract a larger local audience to the event and build a community of interested participants.
Live Broadcast:
Hii5 Radio broadcasted the event live, allowing those who couldn’t attend in person to listen in.
Key Takeaways:
– Attendees gained insights into Kaspa’s unique features and its potential to make a mark in the cryptocurrency space.
– The technical session provided a deeper understanding of Kaspa as BlockDAG technology.
– The practical applications of Kaspa as a payment system were emphasized.
– An introductory session on blockchain technology offered a strong foundational understanding for attendees.
Conclusion:
The Kaspa Event-Kampala was not only educational but also provided an excellent networking opportunity. The organizers, speakers, and attendees contributed to its success, along with the support from Kaspa and coverage by Hii5radio. The event created a significant impact, with some participants beginning to use Kaspa immediately.
Support for Future Events:
To support similar activities globally, contributions can be made to the Community Marketing Fund (CMF). For those interested in supporting local efforts in Uganda, contributions are welcome.
Ambassador Opportunities:
Individuals interested in becoming ambassadors for Kaspa in their region can apply through the organization’s website. Ambassadors play a critical role in representing and promoting Kaspa and are supported by the CMF for expenses related to venues, merchandise, and mentorship.
Sep 16, 2023 | News
Kaspa, a digital currency platform, has recently made significant improvements to their mempool system, which is responsible for managing unconfirmed transactions. The new mempool design can handle a high-frequency 10-BPS network and manage hundreds of thousands of pending transactions without any issues.
Michael Sutton and a Rust developer known as Tiram_88 have been instrumental in this achievement, with Sutton documenting the process on Twitter. Previously, Kaspa had to pause their eleventh testnet, TN11, to focus on refining the mempool’s operations. The initial design was too simple and could not handle heavy loads, leading to performance bottlenecks.
To address these issues, the mempool underwent optimization to quickly build blocks, remove confirmed transactions promptly, and maintain a consistent rate of accepting new transactions. The result was a more efficient system that could handle large operations and run multiple tasks concurrently.
The improvements were demonstrated through tests where 1.4 million transactions were sent to a node, and the system managed to maintain stable performance even with a mempool size of 600 thousand transactions. Block building times were around 25 milliseconds, block submissions averaged 150 milliseconds, and transaction processing speed was over 2,000 transactions per second.
Overall, Kaspa’s advancements indicate a more resilient and adaptable system capable of handling significant transactional loads without compromising performance. This marks a pivotal moment for Kaspa’s technological journey and has the potential to significantly improve everyday commerce.
Sep 1, 2023 | News
The Kaspa team is excited to announce a collaboration with Tangem Wallet to create custom Kaspa Cards for our community. Four design concepts have been presented by Rhubarbarian and the team, and we are inviting everyone to participate in the voting process to select their favorite.
To cast your vote, please visit our DISCORD server and head to the #votes channel. Alternatively, you can check out the Pinned Post in our Telegram group.
It’s important to note that only one design will be chosen to move forward into production. To proceed with manufacturing, we need to reach a minimum of 350 pre-orders for the selected design.
The voting period will end on Tuesday, September 5th, at 12pm EST. The design with the most votes will be sent to the Tangem team for production. If there is significant interest in other designs, they may also be considered for production if they reach the same pre-order threshold.
For more information on Tangem and the features of the cards, please visit their website at https://tangem.com/en/.
Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard and help choose the next Kaspa Card design. Vote now!
This news update was brought to you by Kaspa.
Aug 24, 2023 | News
Hiveon is excited to announce the launch of a new mining pool specifically for Kaspa (KAS) mining. This new addition caters to the Kaspa mining community’s desire to explore new opportunities in mining. The Hiveon Kaspa Pool offers miners the chance to optimize their mining activities with its unique features.
The pool boasts a low fee of just 1%, a Pay Per Share Plus (PPS+) reward type, a minimum payout threshold of only 50 KAS, and no transaction fees as they are covered by Hiveon. Additionally, the pool has mining servers located around the world and an automatic server selection feature for the nearest server to the miners.
Interested individuals can start by creating a Hiveon account and setting up a Flight Sheet within their Hiveon OS account. This will enable them to begin mining with their worker(s).
For those using ASIC miners, the following addresses should be entered into the miner settings: stratum+tcp://kas.asic.hiveon.com:4444. GPU/FPGA miners can use kas.hiveon.com:4444 or kas.hiveon.com:8888 with SSL 20443.
Joining the Hiveon Kaspa Pool ensures stable daily rewards without hidden fees or extra charges, and you’ll become part of the supportive ‘Hivers’ community. For any questions or issues, Hiveon’s customer support team can be reached at [email protected].
Additionally, Hiveon OS is an operating system designed to keep crypto farms running efficiently and allows monitoring of all information in one place.
For more information on Kaspa, you can visit the following links: KASPA, KASPA WIKI, MEDIUM, TELETYPE, DISCORD, TELEGRAM, TWITTER, REDDIT, GITHUB, EXPLORER, and Bubblegum Lightning.
This news was originally posted on Kaspa’s official website.
Aug 18, 2023 | News
The Kaspa Education Event recently took place, marking a significant step forward in the blockchain industry. The event brought together a diverse group of experts, enthusiasts, and innovators to discuss the latest developments in the Kaspa BlockDAG Ecosystem.
Nwafor Obinna Balor, a Kaspa Ambassador from Nigeria, opened the event with a keynote speech highlighting the need for scalability, interoperability, and security in blockchain networks. His address set the stage for a day filled with dynamic sessions and discussions.
Attendees listened to presentations by Rhubarbarian, Kaspa’s Marketing, Branding, and Creative PR Manager, and participated in panels featuring industry leaders. These discussions delved into the challenges and opportunities posed by the evolving regulatory environment and Kaspa’s innovative consensus mechanism.
The event also showcased a live demonstration of Kaspa’s unique technology, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Participants left with a better understanding of the practical applications of the BlockDAG architecture.
One of the key moments was a session listing potential universities for Kaspa collaborations, including Nnamdi Azikiwe University, the Federal University of Technology Owerri, and others.
As the Kaspa Education Event wrapped up, attendees were eager to join the Kaspa ecosystem, with over 30 new wallet downloads recorded. The success of the event was supported by Rhubarbarian and the Kaspa Community Marketing Fund (CMF), which provided resources such as Kaspa merchandise and social media promotion.
Looking ahead, Kaspa aims to continue revolutionizing blockchain technology and its applications. The event highlighted Kaspa’s potential to impact Nigeria’s economy positively, offering ease of use, minimal fees, and fast transactions.
Support for ongoing activities like this is crucial, and donations to the Community Marketing Fund are encouraged. For those interested in supporting local efforts in Nigeria or becoming an ambassador in their region, information is available on Kaspa’s official website.
The original article detailing the event can be found on Kaspa’s website.
Aug 18, 2023 | News
August 31st marks a significant milestone as NOWPayments, a prominent crypto payment gateway, fully supports Kaspa (KAS). This integration enhances the practical use and decentralization of cryptocurrency, particularly in commerce.
Kaspa, known for its stateless money and peer-to-peer transactions, is now accessible through NOWPayments’ platform. The company specializes in tailored solutions, making it easier for industries like gaming, NFT marketplaces, and e-commerce platforms to adopt crypto payments seamlessly.
NOWPayments offers a user-friendly platform that integrates with services like Shopify, allowing businesses to accept crypto payments effortlessly. They also provide Fiat conversion options to encourage traditional users to transition to digital currencies. With Kaspa’s integration, merchants can instantly exchange KAS for stablecoins, combining the benefits of cryptocurrency with the stability of traditional financial systems.
In addition to payment solutions, NOWPayments fosters community growth through its affiliate program. Individuals and businesses can earn rewards by promoting Kaspa adoption and connecting merchants to NOWPayments.
As Kaspa continues to integrate with platforms like NOWPayments, it paves the way for broader acceptance of decentralized money, bridging the gap between traditional and digital currencies.