How does Kaspa schedule activation of protocol upgrades?

Kaspa schedules protocol upgrades to activate at a specific DAA score, giving the entire network a known point in time to be ready. The DAA (Difficulty Adjustment Algorithm) score is a counter Kaspa uses to track progress on the blockDAG, and tying an upgrade to a particular score means everyone can calculate exactly when the change takes effect. This approach replaces vague calendar deadlines with a precise, on-chain milestone. For a beginner, it means node operators and miners get a clear, verifiable target for when they must upgrade — reducing the chance of accidental network splits.