Most blockchains claim to be scalable
But when pressure hits, most of them fall back on centralization or complexity
$KAS @kaspaunchained takes a different path. It doesn’t scale through more layers, it scales by fixing the base layer itself
Here’s what that actually means 🧵👇
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$KAS isn’t built around the traditional idea of “one block at a time”
Instead, it uses a structure called a blockDAG, a Directed Acyclic Graph where multiple blocks can be created and confirmed in parallel
This removes the block-by-block bottleneck that has limited Proof-of-Work since Bitcoin
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In most blockchains, blocks that arrive at the same time are treated as a conflict.
One is accepted, the rest are discarded.
$KAS changes that. Its GHOSTDAG consensus protocol accepts all valid blocks and simply orders them.
No wasted work. No slowdowns during peak usage.
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The end result feels different
Transactions appear on the network almost instantly
Blocks are created at 0.1-second intervals and reach confirmation in about 10 seconds
It’s responsive in a way most PoW networks never were, but without cutting corners
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This speed doesn’t come from adding trust assumptions or new layers
There are no validators, no finality gadgets, no staking dynamics
$KAS is pure Proof-of-Work, using the kHeavyHash algorithm, optimized for energy efficiency and future-ready mining like optics
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But the architecture is only part of the story
$KAS also launched differently ⬇️
▪️ No premine
▪️ No private sale
▪️ No foundation pulling the strings
The mainnet went live in November 2021 and has been fully open to miners and contributors from the start
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That mindset shows up in the codebase
$KAS was built to avoid common pain points before they become problems
➡️ MEV resistance is embedded at the consensus level
➡️ Block pruning keeps node size manageable
The Rust-based client can handle thousands of transactions per second on standard hardware
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Because $KAS base layer is already fast and final, L2s built on top can remain simple, secure, and cost-efficient
This unlocks new patterns in decentralized applications that don’t rely on high fees or centralized infra to stay performant
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Most networks scale by adding layers and hoping the base holds
$KAS scaled by making the base stronger
That difference may not be loud, but it’s becoming more obvious as networks age, demand grows, and decentralization is harder to fake
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If you’ve been looking for a Layer 1 that prioritizes architecture over hype, and decentralization over short-term speed tricks, $KAS is worth your attention
It’s not trying to be first, it’s trying to be right
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Useful Links 💻
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