A significant update has been made to the Kaspa network, a digital currency platform. This update, called “on-the-fly Header Pruning,” was introduced by developer Michael Sutton and is designed to make the network faster and more efficient.

Pruning is a process where outdated or unnecessary data is automatically deleted. This update allows the pruning to happen continuously without any system interruptions, making the network more streamlined and reducing the amount of computer space needed.

The new feature also benefits developers by allowing them to build more robust and efficient applications on the Kaspa network. It lowers the hardware requirements for running a node, making it more accessible and maintaining the network’s decentralization.

Implementing this update was a complex task, but the team found a solution in a research paper from 1989, which allowed them to prune data while still accepting new blocks of data without delays.

Overall, this technical upgrade is a big step forward for the Kaspa network, promising faster transaction speeds, more efficiency, and new possibilities for developers.