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View ChartKadena (KDA) is a proof-of-work blockchain designed for business use, combining Bitcoin's consensus mechanism with directed acyclic graph principles to deliver a scalable version of Bitcoin. It is positioned as a third-generation layer 1 network that offers fast and secure transactions for enterprises and entrepreneurs. The project's core technology is Chainweb, a braided multi-chain architecture that runs numerous independently mined chains in parallel to process transactions at high throughput without relying on second-layer solutions. KDA is the native utility token used to pay for computation power on the network. The total supply is fixed at 1,000,000,000 KDA, intended to be mined over 120 years, with approximately 335 million tokens in circulation. Kadena LLC ended business operations on October 21, 2025, and the Kadena Foundation announced it will cease operations and dissolve, leaving the decentralized blockchain network to run without a core team.
Kadena was founded in 2016 by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino. Stuart Popejoy previously led JPMorgan's Emerging Blockchain group and has 15 years of experience building trading systems and infrastructure in finance. Will Martino was the Lead Engineer for JPMorgan's blockchain prototype Juno and served as Tech Lead for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Cryptocurrency Steering Committee. Dr. Stuart Haber, co-inventor of blockchain technology and the most cited author in the Bitcoin whitepaper, is another key persona in founding Kadena; he worked with W. Scott Stornetta on chained timestamping systems that served as a forerunner of blockchain technology. Members of JPMorgan's blockchain development team for Juno took the initiative and founded Kadena. Kadena raised capital from crypto venture capitalists including Multicoin Capital, CoinFund, and Amino Capital. The project raised approximately US$15 million through two private token sales in January and April 2018, received US$150,000 from the Interchain Foundation in August 2019, and conducted a third token sale in November 2019 that raised US$20 million.
Kadena employs Chainweb, a novel proof-of-work consensus mechanism consisting of numerous independently mined chains operating in parallel to process network transactions. The network braids chains together, offering 20 separate blockchains that work simultaneously and asynchronously to validate transactions. This allows Kadena to mint multiple blocks at once, increasing throughput and security. Each PoW chain mines the same currency (KDA) and contains references to previous blocks from its counterpart chains. The project scaled its network from 10 to 20 blockchains and can scale further if necessary. Kadena's smart contract language, Pact, enables secure smart contracts to be developed at the instruction level, with any detected error quickly fixable via an update, reducing the complexity of security deployments. The platform includes an easy-to-use dashboard and programming language to aid in constructing and integrating decentralized applications, and users do not need prior technical knowledge to use Kadena's basic services. Kadena also offers crypto gas stations, allowing businesses to pay for their customers' gas fees.
Kadena distinguishes itself through its braided Chainweb architecture, which combines the security of Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus with DAG principles to achieve industrial scalability capable of supporting global financial systems. The project claims PoW is the only battle-tested consensus protocol due to its economic incentive alignment and regulation-friendly characteristics. Kadena promises energy efficiency at scale, delivering more transactions with the same energy input compared to Bitcoin. Its Pact smart contract language includes formal verification and upgradeable contracts, addressing a major pain point in enterprise blockchain adoption. The crypto gas station feature removes friction for businesses by allowing them to pay for their customers' gas fees. Kadena has already demonstrated network scaling from 10 to 20 blockchains, proving its multi-chain approach works in practice. The platform aims to offer companies the opportunity to build dApps with global reach and massive use, positioning itself as the blockchain for business.
KDA is the native utility token of the Kadena public chain, used to pay for computation power on the network. Tokens are required for both the creation of new smart contracts and for paying transaction fees. Businesses can use crypto gas stations to pay for their customers' gas fees, removing a major pain point in adopting blockchains for business. KDA may be available for swapping via Onchain, Crypto.com's official decentralized product. Popular Kadena conversion pairs include KDA to AUD, KDA to BRL, KDA to CAD, KDA to EUR, KDA to GBP, KDA to HKD, KDA to RUB, KDA to SGD, KDA to TWD, and KDA to KRW. The KDA-USD trading pair is referenced on Yahoo Finance. The token serves as the economic backbone of the Chainweb network, incentivizing miners to secure the braided chains and enabling developers to deploy and interact with smart contracts written in Pact.
Kadena aims to offer companies and interested parties the opportunity to build dApps with global reach and massive use. The platform includes an easy-to-use dashboard and programming language to aid in constructing and integrating decentralized applications. Kadena's ecosystem features crypto gas stations, which allow businesses to pay for their customers' gas fees, removing a major pain point in adopting blockchains for business. The project has scaled its network from 10 to 20 blockchains, demonstrating its ability to expand capacity as needed. However, Kadena LLC ended business operations on October 21, 2025, due to unfavorable market conditions, and the Kadena Foundation announced it will cease all business operations and dissolve. The blockchain network will remain online due to its decentralized nature, but the organization behind it said it will cease all business activity and active maintenance, leaving the blockchain to run without a core team. Crypto exchanges began delisting KDA after the shutdown announcement, with Bybit and OKX pulling KDA trading services.
Kadena uses a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, and 70% of the total supply of 1 billion KDA is designated for mining over 120 years. Miners on the Chainweb network operate independently mined chains that work in parallel to process transactions. Each PoW chain mines the same currency (KDA) and contains references to previous blocks from its counterpart chains. In January 2021, Kadena revised its token economic model, introducing a new mining model that sets a new schedule for the decrease of mining rewards. The update also changed Kadena's schedule for platform emission, set to release a total of 200 million KDA by 2030, extending the original emission plan by five years. Mining KDA requires computational power and energy, similar to Bitcoin mining, but the braided Chainweb architecture allows multiple blocks to be minted simultaneously across parallel chains, potentially increasing throughput and efficiency for miners. The blockchain network will remain online due to its decentralized nature even after the Kadena Foundation ceases operations.
To keep your KDA safe, store your tokens in a reputable wallet that supports the Kadena blockchain. Hardware wallets provide the highest level of security by keeping your private keys offline and away from potential online threats. Always back up your wallet seed phrase and store it in a secure, offline location, never sharing it with anyone. Be cautious of phishing attempts and fake websites that may try to steal your credentials. Since Kadena LLC ended business operations and the Kadena Foundation announced it will cease operations and dissolve, the blockchain network will remain online due to its decentralized nature, but active maintenance will stop. This means users should be especially vigilant about security, as there will be no core team to address potential vulnerabilities or provide updates. Verify all transaction details before confirming, use official blockchain explorers to check balances, and consider diversifying storage methods to mitigate risk. Avoid keeping large amounts of KDA on exchanges, especially given recent delistings by Bybit and OKX.
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As of right now, the live price of Kadena (KDA) is $0.009541. Its market price fluctuates in real time based on overall supply and demand, and you can check the updated KDA to USD rate at the top of BTCC’s price page. In terms of market scope, Kadena records a 24h trading volume of $11.541502K (reflecting total buying and selling activity over the last 24 hours), with a total market cap of $3.350263M. Its current circulating supply stands at 335.29M out of a maximum supply cap of 1B.
The price volatility of Kadena (KDA) is essentially driven by market supply and demand dynamics. Key factors behind its price movements include: 1) Global macroeconomic conditions and sentiment, such as Fed interest rate decisions; 2) Tokenomics, including the ratio of circulating supply (335.29M) to max supply (1B), as well as token unlocks and burn mechanisms; 3) Fundamental developments, such as ecosystem expansion, on-chain activity, and core protocol upgrades; and 4) Derivatives market dynamics, including leverage battles and liquidation cascades in perpetual contracts.
Looking at its historical price performance, Kadena (KDA) hit an all-time high (ATH) of $28.246048 on 2021-11-11 13:10, representing the peak of market sentiment. Conversely, its all-time low (ATL) was recorded at $0.002755 on 2026-09-15 08:35. Note that historical highs and lows reflect past performance only and do not guarantee future price trends; investment decisions should always align with live market conditions and your personal risk tolerance.
When trading KDA futures on BTCC, technical chart analysis begins with identifying key support and resistance levels on 1D and 4H charts using historical price pivots. Next, apply MA/EMA indicators to gauge trend directions, alongside RSI (values above 70 indicate overbought conditions, while below 30 suggest oversold levels). Always validate breakout signals with the 24h trading volume ($11.541502K), as price breakouts accompanied by strong volume offer higher reliability.
Unlike spot trading where you can only profit from rising prices, BTCC’s KDAUSDT perpetual contracts support two-way trading. If you anticipate a price decline for Kadena, simply log into your BTCC account with USDT margin available, navigate to the KDAUSDT pair, set your desired leverage and Take-Profit/Stop-Loss levels, and click "Sell/Short". Once the price drops to your target, close your position to lock in profit from the price difference.
Yes. BTCC offers flexible, high-tier leverage options for KDAUSDT perpetual futures, providing up to 500x leverage (maximum leverage limits may vary depending on liquidity). While leverage boosts capital efficiency by allowing you to control larger position sizes with less margin, it also amplifies liquidation risks proportionately. BTCC strongly advises using Stop-Loss orders to strictly manage risk when trading with high leverage.
Beginners and traders testing new strategies can switch to BTCC's "Demo Trading" mode with a single click on the App or Web interface. The demo account comes pre-loaded with risk-free virtual funds (such as 100,000 USDT). Powered by live market prices (current price: $0.009541), you can practice opening/closing positions, adjusting leverage, and setting TP/SL for KDAUSDT with zero financial risk.
Trading Kadena (KDA) on BTCC requires just 4 simple steps: 1) Register a BTCC account and complete basic Identity Verification (KYC); 2) Buy USDT using fiat via credit card/express payment, or deposit USDT/BTC directly from an external wallet; 3) Navigate to the Futures section, search for KDAUSDT, and review its live price ($0.009541) and chart; 4) Select your margin mode and leverage, choose "Buy/Long" or "Sell/Short" based on your market outlook, set TP/SL orders, and confirm your trade.
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