The launch of smart contracts on Kaspa through Kasplex marks a major milestone for the ecosystem. Kaspa is known for its high-speed, scalable BlockDAG architecture; however, it has lacked native smart contract functionality until now. With Kasplex bringing EVM compatibility to Kaspa, developers can now build decentralized applications directly on one of the fastest and most secure proof-of-work networks. This opens the door for DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and other on-chain innovations to thrive on Kaspa, combining the programmability of Ethereum with the performance and security of Kaspa's unique infrastructure.
This past week brought crypto to center stage as the U.S. government hosted Crypto Week (July 14–18, 2025), a historic moment that marked a sincere push toward establishing clear digital asset regulations. While Kaspa remains a decentralized and international project with no known headquarters, these developments signal growing global momentum toward broader crypto adoption.
Proof-of-work is the most useful technology ever created, from creating the hardest form of money to securing the future of cyberspace and international Space Force Systems. Learn why, along with other Kaspa updates, in the new Weekly Knight.
Freedom! Freedom! Freedom! Kaspa is Freedom! Read about the latest updates on Kaspa and how the community is upholding the fundamental principles behind the cypherpunk movement.
Welcome to the new addition of the Weekly Knight, where we dive into the latest ecosystem updates and exciting developments. Why is Binance taking so long to list KAS? And who is the second largest holder of KAS? We cover this and other news of the previous week.
Kaspa will one day be a top five coin by market capitalization and the news from the past week points to how and why. See our most recent article on Kaspa news and its future.
Last week, we saw a significant number of new Kaspa ecosystem updates, including protocol audit reports and the launch of new test networks. In this report, we examine the technological impact that these new launches will have on Kaspa and its community. This is a testament to Kaspa's potential to become the ultimate world sequencer for all L1s and L2s one day.
Mon Jun 09 2025
Jennifer GhelardiniCheck out the news for all things Kaspa this week! In addition to our weekly updates, we are celebrating a YouTube appreciation week, where we highlight Kaspa Youtube Channels you might not already be familiar with: from the XXIM Podcast, to Scape Invest, to Kaspa Wojak, to Kat Daddy Krypto, to The Money and I Channel, and so on.
So many incredible testnets are launching, from Kasplex to Igra Labs to Kaspa Finance to Zealous Swaps. Eventually, we won't be able to keep up with Kaspa's ecosystem launches. Read all about them here!
Tue May 27 2025
Jennifer GhelardiniA new Weekly Knight! This week, we cover the new and approved Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation (KEF) website, a talk given by Igra Labs at ETHDam III, SEC Chair Paul Atkins' request for digital asset clarity, ZET-EX by Kaspa Kim, and more layer-one speed testing.
This week in the news, we find out who holds the title of the fastest layer one in the world. The results aren't surprising! Moreover, we cover new institutional partners and media events. It's never a dull week in the world of Kaspa!
Mon May 12 2025
Jennifer GhelardiniAnother Kaspa week! In this series, we cover followup responses to Kaspa's Crescendo upgrade, new institutional partnerships, Igra Labs at ETH Denver, and new Kaspa-related podcast episodes.
