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View ChartKaspa is a decentralized, open-source, and scalable Layer 1 solution. The project was founded by Yonatan Sompolinsky, who is also one of the authors of the GHOST-DAG protocol, which serves as Kaspa’s underlying consensus mechanism. Kaspa claims to be the 'fastest and most scalable instant confirmation transaction layer ever built on a proof-of-work engine'. KAS is the project’s native currency and is used for all on-chain transactions, as well as for distributing mining rewards. As a Layer-1, KAS is not a token; hence, it is referred to as a 'coin'.
Kaspa stands out by using the GHOSTDAG protocol, which allows parallel blocks to coexist and be ordered by consensus. This is known as a blockDAG and ensures secure operations and high block rates. Currently operating at one block per second, with the aim of reaching 10 or even 100, Kaspa emphasizes scalability. Key features include querying the DAG’s topology, pruning block data, providing SPV proofs for transaction validity, and supporting subnetworks to enhance functionality. Kaspa’s monetary policy, inspired by the 12-note musical scale, reduces block rewards annually, starting at the frequency of note A4.
Now that you know what Kaspa is, let’s look at the key features that set Kaspa apart in the digital currency ecosystem.
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Trade| Feature | Kaspa (KAS) | Bitcoin (BTC) | Litecoin (LTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | BlockDAG (GHOSTDAG) | Single Blockchain | Single Blockchain |
| Consensus / Algorithm | PoW (KHeavyHash) | PoW (SHA-256) | PoW (Scrypt) |
| Block Time | 1 Block / Second (1 BPS) | ~10 Minutes | ~2.5 Minutes |
| Halving Schedule | Smooth (Monthly/Annual) | Every 4 Years | Every 4 Years |
| Scalability | Very High (Parallel Blocks & High TPS) | Low (Requires Layer 2) | Moderate (Faster than BTC, but limited) |
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