2026-05-09T14:55:36+00:00 https://kaspafaq.com/ https://kaspafaq.com/faq/using-kaspa/which-wallet/ 2026-05-08T00:00:00+00:00

A neutral overview of common Kaspa wallets so beginners can pick one.

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/knowledgebase/kpw-privacy-policy/ 2026-01-29T15:24:35+00:00

Kaspa Price Watch does not collect any information about users.

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/about-kaspa/how-do-we-verify-the-first-block-and-what-address-was-it-mined-to/ 2025-09-12T16:41:37+00:00

The genesis block is hard-coded. **[@coderofstuff\_](https://x.com/coderofstuff_) published a guide with directions on how to verify the integrity of the

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/tech/why-did-kaspa-switch-from-go-to-rust/ 2025-03-02T10:03:26+00:00

Kaspa's decision to rewrite its codebase from Go to Rust was driven by several key motivations aimed at enhancing the network's performance and capabilities. H

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/tech/is-kip6-part-of-crescendo/ 2025-03-02T09:40:50+00:00

No. You can read the full discussion about this on Telegram ([view discussion here](https://t.me/kasparnd/1491)) and read what Kaspa developers are saying abou

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/ecosystem/why-should-i-run-a-node/ 2025-03-02T09:35:05+00:00

It increases decentralization and security of the network. It also allows you to have access to your own wallet, increasing your own privacy. By running a node

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/ecosystem/how-do-i-run-a-node/ 2025-03-02T09:26:05+00:00

It's actually very easy to do. The easiest way would be to watch this video that is fewer than 4 minutes long: [How to run a node](https://www.youtube.com/watc

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/ecosystem/is-there-a-global-map-of-kaspa-nodes/ 2025-03-02T09:15:23+00:00

Yes, you can view the world map of public Kaspa nodes here: <https://nodes.kaspa.ws> [![Share](https://www.kaspafaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/copylink

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/ecosystem/what-is-a-node/ 2025-03-02T08:52:37+00:00

A node is essentially a computer. A Kaspa node is a vital part of the Kaspa ecosystem, contributing to its decentralization, security, and efficiency. The prim

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/smart-contracts/what-is-evm-compatibility/ 2025-03-02T08:45:04+00:00

EVM stands for Ethereum Virtual Machine. It powers Ethereum smart contracts. Once smart contracts arrive, Kaspa will be able to run Ethereum dApps better than

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/about-kaspa/what-is-kaspa-pruning/ 2025-03-02T08:30:46+00:00

According to Shai Deshe Wyborski: "Pruning" is the idea that it is unreasonable, unscalable, and ultimately centralized to require all full nodes to store all

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/tech/what-is-a-blockdag/ 2025-03-02T08:01:56+00:00

Unlike a traditional blockchain, which is a single chain of blocks, a BlockDAG allows multiple blocks to be created and linked simultaneously. This creates a g

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/tech/what-is-nakamoto-consensus/ 2025-03-02T07:43:55+00:00

The Nakamoto Consensus refers to the set of rules and mechanisms that allow a decentralized network to achieve agreement. Here’s a breakdown of its key feature

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/using-kaspa/what-is-the-difference-between-centralized-vs-decentralized-exchanges-cex-vs-dex/ 2025-02-21T20:01:44+00:00

Centralized Exchanges (CEX) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) differ fundamentally in their structure, operation, and philosophy within the cryptocurrency trad

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/using-kaspa/what-is-not-your-keys-not-your-money/ 2025-02-21T19:59:09+00:00

If you control your private keys, you control your Kaspa, if you allow someone else to custody your Kaspa (you do not control the keys), you do not have contro

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/using-kaspa/what-is-a-cex/ 2025-02-21T19:58:13+00:00

A Centralized Exchange (CEX) is a cryptocurrency trading platform operated by a single entity or company that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of d

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/using-kaspa/what-is-a-dex/ 2025-02-21T19:56:47+00:00

A Decentralized Exchange (DEX) is a cryptocurrency trading platform that operates without a central authority, enabling peer-to-peer trading directly between u

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/basics/what-are-the-benefits-of-decentralization/ 2025-02-21T19:28:30+00:00

### Decentralization offers key benefits: It enhances security by eliminating single points of failure, making the system more resistant to hacks, censorsh

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/about-kaspa/what-are-things-i-might-not-know-about-kaspa/ 2025-02-21T19:27:08+00:00

### Videos to Watch: [5 More Things You May Not Know About Kaspa](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzPt_njymOs) [![Share](https://www.kaspafaq.com/wp-co

https://kaspafaq.com/faq/tech/what-is-dagknight-2/ 2025-02-21T19:25:35+00:00

Michael Sutton and Yonatan Sompolinsky are working on a new ordering mechanism called DAGKNIGHT where the confirmation time adapts automatically by the interne