Repositories
Core Repositories
rusty-kaspa
The Rust full node implementation. Includes the node, wRPC, WASM SDK, CLI wallet, web wallet, stratum bridge, and simulation tools. This is the primary repository for Kaspa development.
kaspad (deprecated)
The original Go implementation of the Kaspa node. No longer maintained — all active development has moved to rusty-kaspa.
Release History
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| November 2021 | Kaspa mainnet launch (Go implementation) |
| March 31, 2025 | rusty-kaspa v1.0.0 — shipped ahead of Crescendo |
| May 5, 2025 | Crescendo hardfork activation (1 BPS to 10 BPS) |
| March 4, 2026 | rusty-kaspa v1.1.0 — latest stable release |
Networks for Development
| Network | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Mainnet | Production |
| TN10 | General testing |
| TN11 | Extended 10 BPS testing (pre-Crescendo) |
| TN12 | SilverScript and new feature testing |
| Devnet | Local development and experimentation |
Academic Papers
Kaspa’s protocols are grounded in peer-reviewed academic research. Key papers include work on the PHANTOM and GHOSTDAG protocols by Dr. Yonatan Sompolinsky and collaborators, as well as the DAGKnight protocol paper.
Developer Resources
- WASM SDK — build browser and Node.js apps with Kaspa
- Python SDK — scripting and backend integration
- wRPC API — WebSocket interface to Kaspa nodes
- KIPs on GitHub — protocol improvement proposals and discussion