Kaspa (KAS)

  • Official Website: kaspa.org
  • Definition: Kaspa is a decentralized blockchain platform focusing on scalability and fast transactions.
  • Category: Blockchain, Layer 1 chain, Cryptocurrency.
  • What It Is: A high-throughput blockchain using the GHOSTDAG protocol.
  • Function: Enables fast, low-cost transactions and decentralized applications.
  • Analogy: Think of Kaspa as a high-speed conveyor belt. It processes transactions quickly and efficiently.
  • Pros: Scalable, fast transactions, decentralized.
  • Cons: New and unproven, competition from other Layer 1 chains.
  • Controversies: Limited adoption, reliance on community growth.

This page was last updated on January 28, 2025.