Instead of a single chain of blocks, Kaspa arranges many blocks at once in one network. Its goal is fast, decentralized payments. The risks: the project is still young, its price is volatile, and its newer features are not fully tested.**

This article explains how Kaspa works, how it differs from Bitcoin, its risks, and how to buy KAS on Mobee. Last updated October 20, 2026.

Quick Summary: Kaspa (KAS)

Key Takeaways

• Kaspa (KAS) is a Proof-of-Work cryptocurrency that uses a blockDAG structure instead of a single chain of blocks.
• The GHOSTDAG protocol orders blocks created at the same time, so many blocks can be processed in parallel.
• Since the Crescendo upgrade in May 2025, Kaspa produces 10 blocks per second. Before that it was about 1 block per second.
• Kaspa launched on November 7, 2021 with no premine. Its price is volatile and its network is relatively young.
• As of October 20, 2026, KAS can be bought on Mobee through the KAS/IDR pair.

What Is Kaspa (KAS)?

Kaspa is a cryptocurrency. Like Bitcoin, people mine to keep the network running: computers race to solve a math puzzle, and the winner receives new KAS. This system is called Proof-of-Work.

The difference is in how blocks are arranged. A regular blockchain is like one cashier serving a line one customer at a time. Kaspa is like many cashiers working at once, with the results neatly merged. That way transactions can be confirmed faster.

Kaspa launched on November 7, 2021 with no premine, meaning no coins were handed out in advance to a team or investors, according to kaspa.org. Its goal is fast, decentralized payments. If the terms are new, start with what blockchain is and types of crypto.

How Does Kaspa (KAS) Work?

Proof-of-Work and kHeavyHash

Kaspa miners solve the puzzle using an algorithm called kHeavyHash. Whoever finds the answer gets to add a block and receive the reward. That reward falls gradually every month, roughly halving every 12 months according to CoinStats [VERIFIKASI].

blockDAG and GHOSTDAG

DAG stands for Directed Acyclic Graph, a network of blocks that point to each other without forming loops. In a regular blockchain, when two blocks appear at the same time, one is discarded. In a blockDAG, both are kept.

So that everyone still agrees on a single order, Kaspa uses the GHOSTDAG protocol. It splits blocks into a blue set (treated as honest) and a red set (conflicting or potentially malicious), then uses the blue set as the reference.

10 blocks per second

After the Crescendo upgrade in May 2025, the network produces 10 blocks per second, up from about 1 block per second. This figure is the rate at which blocks are created, not the number of transactions per second. Do not compare it directly with transactions-per-second figures on other networks.

Supporting features

• Block data pruning. Keeps the network's data size under control. kaspa.org says the proof of the no-premine launch is traced through pruning point blocks.
• Simple payment verification (SPV) and subnetwork support. Described as features that make layer 2 solutions easier [VERIFIKASI].

Limits to know

According to a review in Forbes, very short intervals between blocks require tighter network synchronization, and the protocol's behavior under sustained high load and attack remains largely untested. The long-term effects on miner distribution and node count are also unclear. So speed is a design claim that still has to be proven over time. Continue with on-chain analysis to learn how to read network data.

Kaspa (KAS) Price Trend Since 2021

Since the mainnet launched on November 7, 2021, KAS's price has followed the cycle common to small-cap crypto assets: rising sharply when market interest is high, then falling far when sentiment turns. Kaspa is not immune to that pattern.

As a picture of the latest conditions, CoinStats data read on October 1, 2026 shows KAS's price still far below its all-time high. The same page carries two different figures (about 79% and 83% below the high), so treat this as a rough picture only [VERIFIKASI].

Two important technical events in Kaspa's history: the Crescendo upgrade in May 2025, which raised the block rate to 10 per second, and the Toccata hard fork on June 30, 2026, which according to CoinStats added support for covenant logic [VERIFIKASI, single source]. Technical events do not guarantee price direction.

Prices can change at any time and this article gives no predictions. See the current price on the KAS/IDR pair on Mobee, and learn how to weigh the risks in crypto trading tips.

Advantages and Points to Weigh

Advantages according to the project's design:

• High block rate. 10 blocks per second since the Crescendo upgrade (May 2025).
• Fair launch. No premine, presale, or insider allocation, according to kaspa.org.
• Still Proof-of-Work. Keeps the open mining model like Bitcoin's.
• Parallel structure. A blockDAG keeps competing blocks instead of discarding them.

Points to weigh:

• The speed claim is not fully tested under sustained high load.
• Low transaction fees is a claim to check directly, not a guarantee [VERIFIKASI].
• Volatile price. A past all-time high does not guarantee a recovery.
• Newer features are still developing, including covenant support and the KRC-20 token ecosystem.

How to Buy Kaspa (KAS) on Mobee

As of October 20, 2026, KAS is available on Mobee Spot Trade with the KAS/IDR pair, which lets you trade directly in rupiah. Mobee is operated by PT CTXG Indonesia Berkarya, which is licensed and supervised by the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK). Install the Mobee app to get started, and first read how to buy crypto for beginners.

Steps to buy KAS in the Mobee app:

1. Register and verify. Create an account and complete verification (KYC). The guide is in how to sign up and complete KYC on Mobee.
2. Deposit funds. Top up your rupiah balance, for example through QRIS. See how to deposit via QRIS.
3. Open the Trade menu. Go to Spot Trade and search for KAS.
4. Choose the KAS/IDR pair.
5. Choose an order type. A Market order executes immediately at the current market price. A Limit order waits for the price you set. Learn about stop loss to limit losses.
6. Enter the amount. Fill in how much you want to buy.
7. Confirm. Recheck the pair, order type, and amount before you confirm. KAS will arrive in your wallet once the order is filled.

Start with an amount whose risk you can bear.

Comparison Table: Kaspa vs Bitcoin

This table compares design, not which is better. Block rate is different from transactions per second, and the two must not be compared directly.

Conclusion

Kaspa (KAS) is a Proof-of-Work cryptocurrency that uses a blockDAG structure to process many blocks at once, at 10 blocks per second since May 2025. Its appeal lies in its no-premine launch and a design that keeps Bitcoin-style mining.

The other side: the network is still young, its speed is not fully tested under sustained high load, and its price is volatile. A low or high price per coin does not tell you whether the asset is attractive.

If you are interested, start by understanding how it works, decide on an amount whose risk you can bear, and do your own research. KAS/IDR is available on Mobee as of October 20, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaspa (KAS)?

Kaspa (KAS) is a Proof-of-Work cryptocurrency that arranges many blocks at once in a blockDAG structure, instead of a single chain of blocks like Bitcoin. Its goal is fast transactions with decentralized mining. Kaspa launched without a premine on November 7, 2021. The risks: the project is young, its price is volatile, and newer features are not fully tested.

How is Kaspa different from Bitcoin?

Both use Proof-of-Work, but their structures differ. Bitcoin arranges blocks in a single chain, targeting about one block every 10 minutes. Kaspa uses a blockDAG and, since the Crescendo upgrade in May 2025, produces 10 blocks per second. Bitcoin has operated far longer, while Kaspa's network is younger and not as battle-tested as Bitcoin.

How does a blockDAG work?

In a regular blockchain, competing blocks created at the same time are often discarded. In a blockDAG, those blocks are kept and ordered by the GHOSTDAG protocol, which separates blue blocks (treated as honest) from red blocks (conflicting). The result is that many blocks can be processed in parallel without losing agreement on a single ledger.

How do I buy KAS on Mobee?

As of October 20, 2026, KAS is available on Mobee Spot Trade with the KAS/IDR pair. Register and complete account verification (KYC), deposit rupiah, open the Trade menu, search for KAS, choose a Market or Limit order, enter the amount, then confirm. Check current availability in the app before you trade.

Is Kaspa safe?

No crypto asset is risk-free. KAS's price can rise and fall sharply, the network is relatively young, and according to a review in Forbes, how the network behaves under sustained high load is still not well tested. Newer features such as contract support are still developing. Use only funds whose risk you can bear and do your own research.

Disclaimer

This article is for information and education only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are high-risk instruments with large volatility. Project features and schedules can change. Do your own research and use only funds whose risk you can bear. Mobee is operated by PT CTXG Indonesia Berkarya, licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK).