TL;DR: 

• Zero-knowledge proving added to the vProgs framework: Kaspa researcher Hans Moog completed the initial ZK pipeline, introducing transaction- and batch-proof generation that enables programs to produce verifiable execution proofs and opens the framework to early experimentation with Solana-style guest programs.

• Covenant programming workshop demonstrates new development patterns: Core developers Michael Sutton and Ori Newman walked through SilverScript examples, including inter-covenant communication and multi-contract architectures, during a live technical workshop hosted by IzioDev.

• Long-term mining incentive models discussed: Kaspa co-founder Yonatan Sompolinsky commented on X that alternatives such as proof-of-useful-work could be explored before altering Kaspa’s fixed supply model.

• Batch auction token distribution used for Igra launch on Kasplex Layer-2: ZealousSwap’s ZAP auction processed over 3M iKAS across 860+ bids using a uniform clearing price model designed to prevent sniping and bot advantages.

• Kaspa Africa proposes a regional “Blockchain Corridor” initiative: Community organizers outlined plans for coordinated developer and education events across Kampala, Kigali, and Goma to expand ecosystem engagement in East Africa and promote financial inclusion use cases.

Hans Moog Shares Major Update on Zero-Knowledge Capabilities in vProgs Framework

Kaspa researcher Hans Moog published a development update describing the completion of the zero-knowledge (ZK) proving component of the vProgs framework, marking a milestone toward enabling provable computation within the system.

“I just finished the work on the zero-knowledge part of the vProgs framework, which introduces the ability to prove arbitrary computation,” Moog wrote.

Zero-knowledge proofs allow a system to cryptographically verify that a computation was executed correctly without needing to re-run the computation itself. This enables applications to confirm complex program execution in a compact, verifiable form, while minimizing the verification burden on the network.

The update outlines eight coordinated pull requests that collectively introduce the infrastructure required to execute programs and generate these proofs.

The first changes restructure the core components of the framework, including the scheduler and storage layers, while adding lifecycle hooks that enable a virtual machine to respond to key execution events, such as batch creation, commits, shutdowns, and rollbacks. These structural updates prepare the system for proof generation.

Several additional components establish the foundation of the ZK pipeline. These include a lightweight encoding library optimized for zkVM environments, a versioned Sparse Merkle Tree that provides cryptographic commitments to application state, and a standardized application binary interface (ABI) that defines how host systems communicate with programs running in a zkVM.

Together, these components enable two levels of proving: transaction-level proofs that attest to the correct execution of individual transactions and batch-level proofs that verify the resulting state transition produced by groups of transactions.

Moog also implemented a full ZK virtual machine layer that connects the proving pipeline to the framework’s scheduler. Proving can be configured in multiple modes, including disabled, transaction-only, or full-batch proving, depending on the application's needs. The milestone also includes the first zkVM backend based on RISC Zero, along with integration tests validating the full pipeline from transaction execution through batch proof generation and state verification.

A key design goal of the update is to ensure that proof generation scales efficiently as application activity grows.

Moog summarized the broader design objective as extending Kaspa’s parallel execution model into the proving process itself:

“While the early version of the framework focused on maximizing the parallelizability of execution, this feature focuses on extending this capability to maximizing the parallelizability of proof production.”

According to the update, the milestone also enables developers to begin experimenting with writing guest programs using a programming model similar to modern smart-contract platforms. Builders can write programs using a Solana-like API for resources, instructions, and program contexts, which are then executed and verified within a zkVM.

Future milestones are expected to introduce user-deployed programs, composability across multiple applications, and asset bridging between the framework and Kaspa’s base layer.

Moog also highlighted areas where community contributions could accelerate development, including a developer framework similar to Anchor for writing guest programs and additional zkVM backend implementations such as SP1.

In addition, Moog said he plans to begin hosting regular community hangouts to discuss development progress and open questions around the framework once he returns from travel mid-April.

Spontaneous Covenant Programming Workshop with Kaspa Developers

IzioDev hosted a spontaneous technical workshop via Telegram with Kaspa core developer Michael Sutton on Silver Script and complex multi-contract flows, with Ori Newman joining later to demonstrate native asset implementations. The nearly three-hour session drew a live audience and provided developers with a detailed look at covenant programming ahead of the May hard fork activation.

"We're really discovering it as we speak. This isn't a webinar about things we've ground over for years. This is like really what's happening," Sutton said during the session, emphasizing the exploratory nature of the discussion.

The developers walked through working code examples, including Ori Newman's DOG20 native token contract and Sutton's fully functional on-chain chess game. The chess implementation showcases what Sutton calls the "multiplexer pattern": a design that routes execution between specialized worker contracts to keep individual script sizes manageable.

"The reason we need multi-contract is that every spend of a contract actually has to provide the full contract script in order to prove the spend. If you just make one contract bigger and bigger, eventually it grows out of the limits of a single transaction," Sutton explained.

The chess game is composed of multiple contracts within a single covenant family: a league contract for player registration, player contracts for rating tracking, a multiplexer hub routing moves to specialized piece-logic contracts, and a settlement contract handling game completion. The pawn contract alone is approximately 350 lines and over 2 kilobytes.

A key concept discussed was Inter-Covenant Communication (ICC), which allows one covenant (a programmable spending condition on Kaspa) to delegate authority to another without executing nested contract logic. "Instead of executing arbitrary code, we are using inter-covenant communication. We are proving that the owner is aware that their tokens are used by requiring an input that belongs to them in the transaction," Newman explained.

The developers outlined emerging programming patterns, including template injection to avoid circular dependencies, witness-based verification to reduce computation costs by providing hints rather than forcing the system to search, and timeout mechanisms that act as escape hatches for multi-transaction flows. They emphasized "verification-first" thinking - designing systems that check correctness efficiently rather than computing results from scratch on-chain.

Sutton noted the challenges of working at the assembly-like level: "It's too hard to think about these systems through script engine op codes." Silver Script's higher-level abstractions are essential for accessibility, he emphasized: "As long as we improve the layers and make them more and more abstract and conceptual, the more usage patterns will emerge."

Addressing skepticism about the chess demonstration, Sutton noted: "Someone on X responded to my chess tweet saying, 'Oh, that's what you like' with a sort of laughing at it. I don't think it's so funny. The joke is probably on him. This chess is a complicated system that illustrates something."

Yonatan Sompolinsky Discusses Long-Term Mining Incentives

Kaspa co-founder Yonatan Sompolinsky commented on long-term approaches to sustaining miner incentives during a recent exchange on X with user Bit Cat (@maxibitcat).

The discussion began with Bit Cat's prediction that proof-of-work networks such as Bitcoin and Kaspa might eventually adopt tail emissions, a mechanism that continues issuing small amounts of new coins indefinitely to support network security once block rewards decline.

Sompolinsky responded that if additional mining incentives were ever required, alternatives such as proof-of-useful-work (PoUW) could be considered before altering Kaspa's fixed supply model. Under such a framework, miners could be compensated for performing useful computations, such as AI inference or matrix multiplication workloads, rather than relying on ongoing token inflation.

"If push comes to shove I'd bet a change of pow to pouw, which budgets mining thru AI inference (really thru any MatMul), before any dirty talk on tail emissions," Sompolinsky wrote, adding an important caveat: "I'm NOT hinting this is planned concretely, but imo it should be on the table."

He also emphasized that any change affecting Kaspa's total supply would represent a major protocol decision requiring strong community consensus, noting that "changing the total supply fractures the social consensus around kas."

The exchange remained theoretical, with Sompolinsky making clear that no concrete plans for either tail emissions or proof-of-useful-work are currently in development.

Kaspa Core Developers Address CI Build Slowdown

CoinAthlete published a recap of recent discussions in the Kaspa Core Telegram R&D channel, highlighting how developers identified and resolved a significant slowdown in the project's automated testing system.

The issue involved the continuous integration (CI) pipeline, the automated system that checks new code before it is added to Kaspa. Each time developers submit updates, the system compiles the software and runs tests to ensure the code builds correctly and existing functionality remains intact.

The problem: a process that normally took about 18 minutes had expanded to roughly 75 minutes, significantly slowing development work.

Developers traced the slowdown to two issues. First, a configuration change was causing parts of the software to be compiled twice during each build. Second, a specialized tool used to create portable versions of Kaspa’s node software was not being cached between runs, forcing it to be rebuilt from scratch each time.

After both problems were fixed, build times dropped back from 75 minutes to about 18 minutes, restoring the development pipeline to its expected speed.

WarpCore Banking Rail Tests Complete on Kaspa Infrastructure

Kaspa Kii (Kaspa Industrial Initiative Foundation) shared an update on testing for WarpCore, a financial infrastructure stack under development on the Kaspa network. The team reported completing a large test suite designed to simulate real-world banking and financial settlement workflows.

The simulations included 286 transaction scenarios covering payment processing, credit facilities, foreign exchange trading, liquidity management, and treasury operations. Tests also modeled settlement processes commonly used in financial markets, including T+2 settlement cycles, transaction netting between institutions, and cross-currency payment flows.

Additional scenarios simulated international banking infrastructure, including Nostro and Vostro accounts used for cross-border payments, as well as batch payment processing and settlement failure recovery mechanisms.

The test suite also included simulations of Islamic finance instruments that follow Sharia-compliant rules prohibiting interest-based lending. These structures are widely used across the global Islamic finance market, which manages more than 3 trillion in assets.

According to the project report, all 286 tests passed successfully, demonstrating the stability of the WarpCore infrastructure running on Kaspa.

Community members noted that the Islamic finance testing could be particularly relevant for potential adoption in MENA (Middle East and North Africa) financial systems, where Sharia compliance is required.

ZAP Auction Platform Launches with Igra Token Sale

ZealousSwap announced that its ZAP auction mechanism went live on mainnet on March 26 with the launch of the Igra token (IGRA), marking the first production deployment of the protocol’s on-chain token distribution system.

ZAP auctions are designed as a fair mechanism for distributing tokens that addresses common problems in crypto token launches. Instead of a traditional “first-come, first-served” model, where bots or high-speed traders can gain advantages, ZAP uses a batch auction system in which all participants pay the same clearing price regardless of when they submit bids during the auction window.

According to ZealousSwap, the Igra auction saw rapid early participation:

“In under 24 hours, it has already processed over 3M iKAS in volume with more than 860 bids… Every participant has been treated equally from the very first bid to the latest… Not a single instance of sniping or automated manipulation was detected.”

The auction processed more than 3 million iKAS (wrapped KAS used on Kasplex Layer 2) across over 860 bids within its first day. The team emphasized that the uniform pricing model prevented last-second sniping and automated manipulation, a key design goal of the ZAP system.

Igra Labs is building an EVM-compatible Layer-2 network on the Kaspa blockchain. The auction serves as both the token launch mechanism for the project and a live demonstration of ZealousSwap’s distribution infrastructure. As additional tokens launch on Kasplex Layer 2, mechanisms like ZAP could help improve fairness and transparency in token distribution.

Kaspa Africa Proposes East Africa Blockchain Corridor Initiative

Kaspa Africa community organizers have proposed a regional initiative to expand Kaspa awareness and developer engagement across East Africa through coordinated satellite events in three countries.

The proposal, shared by the Kaspa Ambassador for Uganda & East Africa, outlines plans for events in Kampala, Uganda; Kigali, Rwanda; and Goma, DRC. The initiative aims to strengthen cross-border collaboration among developers, entrepreneurs, and local blockchain communities while introducing Kaspa's technology to regions where financial inclusion remains a critical challenge.

Since 2023, Kaspa Africa has built a grassroots foundation through radio programs reaching more than 50,000 listeners, community meetups across Uganda, and participation in events such as Devfest Kampala and Polygon Tour Africa. The team reports engaging more than 1,500 individuals and onboarding over 1,000 new Kaspa ecosystem members through university outreach, tech hub events, and merchant engagement, all without paid advertising.

The proposed "Blockchain Corridor" spans three strategic locations: Kampala, an established base with a growing tech scene; Kigali, which offers what organizers describe as Africa's most crypto-friendly regulatory environment; and Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, presents a high-impact opportunity with millions of unbanked residents and significant cross-border trade activity.

"This isn't crypto for the wealthy, this is financial inclusion for the overlooked," the team emphasized, highlighting Kaspa's potential to serve populations underserved by traditional financial infrastructure.

Events are planned for Kampala and Kigali in April 2026, followed by Goma in May. The total budget is approximately $3,400, with$450 already raised, including a 10,000 KAS contribution from the Chinese-speaking Kaspa community. The funding request to the broader community is $3,000 to cover venues, promotional materials, logistics, and event coordination.

Kaspa Facts Updates Educational Guide on Node Types

Kaspa Facts updated and expanded its educational article on Kaspa.com, explaining the differences between archival nodes and full nodes in the Kaspa network.

The guide explains that Kaspa supports two node configurations: archival nodes, which store the complete blockchain history, and full nodes (pruning nodes), which delete older data once it is no longer needed for consensus validation. Despite this difference, both node types maintain identical validation capabilities and participate equally in consensus.

A key feature enabling pruning is the use of cryptographic pruning proofs, which allow nodes to verify the blockchain state without downloading the entire historical dataset. This allows new nodes to sync more efficiently while still independently validating all consensus rules.

The article notes that pruning helps address a major challenge for high-throughput blockchains: the growth of long-term storage. By allowing older data to be safely removed, Kaspa’s pruning system helps keep hardware requirements manageable for node operators as the network scales.

XXIM Podcast Explores True Decentralization with Minima's Paddy

A recent episode of the XXIM Podcast titled“Fix the Money, Fix the World | Minima Turning Billions of Devices into the Network Itself!” featured host Ankit in conversation with Paddy Baker of Minima, exploring decentralization, machine-to-machine payments, and the broader philosophy behind proof-of-work systems.

During the conversation, the Lightning Network was highlighted as an example of how Layer-2 technologies can extend the capabilities of base-layer blockchains. Baker described Lightning as “total genius,” noting that payment channels allow transactions to occur instantly and at very low cost while ultimately settling back on the underlying blockchain.

The discussion also examined potential partnerships between blockchain networks and automotive companies to enable machine-to-machine payments. In such a model, vehicles or other connected devices could automatically conduct transactions, such as charging, toll payments, or other services, without requiring direct human involvement.

Participants framed these developments within the broader “fix the money, fix the world” philosophy commonly associated with proof-of-work systems. The idea holds that improving the integrity and neutrality of monetary infrastructure can have wider effects on economic systems, governance, and global coordination.

Together, the topics illustrate how conversations in the crypto ecosystem increasingly connect technical infrastructure, real-world use cases, and the economic ideas that motivate decentralized networks.

Kaspathon Announces Main Prize Winners

Results have been announced for Kaspathon, a community hackathon focused on building applications that demonstrate Kaspa’s high-throughput blockDAG architecture and real-time transaction capabilities.

So far, 180,000 KAS in prizes have been awarded across the main competition track, category awards, and special mentions. The remaining 20,000 KAS Community Favorite prize will be decided through a public vote among the top finalists.

The main prize winners were:

• 1st place: Kaspa Kinesis — 35,000 KAS

• 2nd place: KasFlow — 25,000 KAS

• 3rd place: KaspaClash — 20,000 KAS

• 4th place: KaspaSwarm — 12,000 KAS

• 5th place: KaspaPay — 8,000 KAS

Kaspa Kinesis, the winning project, is a decentralized multiplayer networking engine that uses the Kaspa BlockDAG as both a verifiable randomness source and a communication relay layer for real-time gameplay. KasFlow introduced a passkey-based wallet toolkit using WebAuthn, while KaspaClash demonstrated a blockchain-based fighting game where each move is confirmed on-chain.

Additional category awards recognized projects including KasFlow (Payments & Commerce), Kaspa Kinesis (Gaming & Interactive), and KaspaSwarm (Real-Time Data), with special mentions for KaspaStream (Best UX/UI), KaspaClash (Best Beginner Project), and KaspaSwarm (Most Creative Use of Kaspa).

Kaspathon ran from January 16 to February 15, 2026, with projects submitted through DoraHacks and evaluated by judges based on originality, technical implementation, usability, and real-world applicability.

House Financial Services Committee Examines Tokenization of Securities

On March 25, 2026, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled "Tokenization and the Future of Securities: Modernizing Our Capital Markets." The session explored how blockchain-based tokenization could reshape capital markets and whether existing securities laws adequately govern these activities.

Witnesses from both traditional finance and the digital asset industry testified, including Kenneth Bentsen Jr. of SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) , Summer Mersinger of the Blockchain Association, Christian Sabella of DTCC, John Zecca of Nasdaq, and Salman Banaei of Plume Network, an Ethereum-based tokenization platform. The discussion focused on how tokenization could improve settlement speed, transparency, and capital formation, while also raising questions about regulatory oversight and investor protection.

The committee also introduced discussion drafts for two potential bills: the Modernizing Markets Through Tokenization Act of 2026, which would direct the SEC and CFTC to jointly study tokenized securities and derivatives, and the Capital Markets Technology Modernization Act of 2026, which would clarify that regulated financial institutions may use blockchain-based record systems within existing securities law frameworks.

The hearing reflects growing congressional interest in how distributed ledger technology could integrate with existing financial market infrastructure.