What do I need to get started with Kaspa?

To get started with Kaspa, you need two things at minimum: a node (either your own or access to someone else's) and a wallet. A node is the software that connects you to the Kaspa network — without one, your wallet has no way to read balances or broadcast transactions. A wallet stores your private keys and lets you send and receive KAS. If you also want to mine Kaspa and earn new coins, you will need mining hardware on top of those two things. For a beginner, the practical starting point is almost always the wallet first, then deciding whether to run your own node or rely on a public one.