Eliott Mea in France CtyptoXR Event

In response to CoinGecko’s Article — “Dead Coins: Over 50% of Cryptocurrencies Have Failed”

The cryptocurrency landscape has witnessed a significant number of project failures, with over 50% of all cryptocurrencies launched and listed since 2021 no longer actively trading. According to a recent report, out of nearly 7 million cryptocurrencies listed on GeckoTerminal, approximately 3.7 million have failed. Notably, the first quarter of 2025 alone accounted for 1.8 million of these failures, representing nearly half of all recorded project closures, the highest number of failures recorded in a single year.

According to Tangem: As of May 2025, there are over 37 million crypto tokens, and we’re on track to reach 100 million by the end of 2025. For context, there were fewer than 3,000 tokens in 2017–2018 and less than 500 in 2013–2014. How Many Cryptocurrencies Are There in 2025

Given the vast number of tokens created and the high attrition rate, it’s estimated that only a small fraction—possibly less than 0.1%—remain active or have any meaningful trading activity.

Common Factors Leading to Cryptocurrency Failures

• Lack of Utility or Purpose
  Many failed projects lacked a clear use case or failed to deliver on promised functionalities, leading to diminished interest and eventual collapse.
• Scams and Fraudulent Schemes
  Projects like Bitconnect operated as Ponzi schemes, offering unsustainable returns and eventually collapsing under regulatory scrutiny and loss of investor confidence.
• Regulatory and Legal Challenges
  Initiatives such as KodakCoin faced regulatory hurdles and questions about their legitimacy, leading to indefinite delays and eventual shutdowns.
• Security Vulnerabilities
  The DAO, an early decentralized autonomous organization, suffered a significant hack due to code vulnerabilities, resulting in substantial financial losses and a controversial hard fork of the Ethereum blockchain.
• Market Saturation and Low-Quality Projects
  The ease of creating new tokens, especially with platforms like pump.fun, led to a flood of low-effort projects, many of which lacked substance and quickly failed.

Common Traits of Successful Cryptocurrencies

• Strong Community Engagement
  Projects with active and engaged communities tend to have greater resilience and staying power. These communities, comprising users, developers, and investors, play a crucial role in promoting the cryptocurrency, providing feedback, and fostering adoption.
• Clear Use Cases
  Cryptocurrencies that address real-world problems or offer unique value propositions are more likely to succeed. Whether it’s facilitating decentralized finance (DeFi), enhancing supply chain transparency, or enabling NFT transactions, a well-defined purpose resonates with users and investors.
• Robust Technology and Security
  Projects that prioritize technological robustness and security are better positioned for long-term success. For instance, Firo (formerly Zcoin) implemented advanced privacy protocols like Lelantus Spark and addressed security challenges proactively.
• Grassroots Community and Brand Building
  Coordinated efforts around early brand building, grassroots outreach, consistent messaging, peer-to-peer education, and no hype.

The Success or Failure of a Cryptocurrency Project Hinges on Several Factors

• Utility and Purpose
  Projects must address real-world problems or offer unique value.
• Community Engagement
  Active and supportive communities can drive adoption and resilience.
• Technological Robustness
  Security and reliability are paramount.
• Regulatory Compliance
  Navigating legal landscapes is crucial for longevity.
• Market Differentiation
  In a saturated market, standing out with quality and innovation is essential.
• Compelling Brand Building
  Strong brand story and brand building with a peer-to-peer education and adoption approach.

Understanding these factors can provide valuable insights for investors and developers aiming to navigate the complex world of cryptocurrencies.

Marketing Traits in Failed Projects

• Overhyped, Under-Delivered
  Projects like Bitconnect and SafeMoon used exaggerated promises (e.g., “guaranteed returns”, “to the moon” slogans). This kind of hype attracted short-term investors, but collapsed when the tech or tokenomics failed to back it up.
• Celebrity Shilling Without Substance
  Endorsements from influencers or celebrities (e.g., Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled) led to short-term pump-and-dump schemes.
• Expensive Ad Buys and Paid Public Relations by Third-Party Companies (Not Part of the Community)
  Without real utility, these coins lost value once public interest faded.
• Lack of Target Audience Understanding
  Many projects launched with vague or generic messages, which failed to articulate a unique reason to exist. Tokens like KodakCoin tried to capitalize on buzzwords (e.g., blockchain + photography) without a real strategy.
• No Post-Launch Marketing Plan
  Projects that spent heavily on ICO hype but went silent afterward often lost momentum and investor confidence.

Kaspa’s Success

Transparent, Developer-Led Communication

Kaspa’s lead developers and researchers are publicly known, frequently communicating on X (Twitter), and openly discuss challenges, milestones, and ambitions via AMAs, videos, and conference keynotes. The open-source nature of Kaspa’s development invites scrutiny and collaboration, strengthening credibility.

Understated, Yet Strategic Branding

The simple, yet iconic logo and brand narrative stands out in the sea of other coins and tokens.
Real-world adoption narratives like The “Kaspa Accepted Here” initiative builds real-world adoption at the grassroots level, one merchant at a time.
The “Powered by Kaspa” initiative flips the coin to focus on enterprise markets looking for a powerful, decentralized DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology).
No ICO. No flashy launch. No empty promises — just steady, transparent rollout and growing real-world relevance.

Long-Term Vision Over Hype

Kaspa’s outreach narrative focuses on both the currency and DLT layers for the digital future, not a fleeting trend. Its monetary policy is fixed and simple, appealing to those tired of manipulated tokenomics and rug-pull mechanics. The focus on infrastructure, not speculation, gives Kaspa a foundation similar to Bitcoin — but with modern capabilities.

Community-Driven and Organic Growth

Kaspa’s marketing is bottom-up, not top-down.
The community is the core marketing engine — creating articles, creative educational content, explainer videos, and grassroots campaigns with consistent support from coordinated daily efforts by the Rhubarbarians and the CMF (Community Marketing Fund). This builds authentic engagement and avoids the artificial hype seen in many failed tokens. Instead of influencer-driven pumps, Kaspa has cultivated a loyal and technically-literate base that amplifies its strengths.

Projects like SafeMoon leaned heavily on influencer hype and flashy promises, with little community depth beyond price speculation.

Value-First Messaging

Kaspa doesn’t advertise price narratives. Instead, it leads with proven technological features:

• Instant transaction finality
• High throughput (10+ BPS)
• Scalability via blockDAG architecture
• Permissionless monetary network

Kaspa ships when it’s ready. It has long proven its slow and steady philosophy, delivering on all tasks with no stalls, no downtimes and a consistently improved network.

This appeals to developers, entrepreneurs, and long-term users — not just traders.

Many defunct coins marketed unrealistic financial returns or chased fads without backing utility or bridging to the existing TradFi system, and ignored sustainable, stable DeFi solutions.

Why Kaspa is Succeeding

Kaspa avoids the traps that killed thousands of coins — overpromising, underdelivering, hype with no utility. Instead, Kaspa focuses on the technology, while its marketing and narrative emphasize credibility, community, and capability — which is exactly why it’s still growing while most others have failed.

Kaspa distinguishes itself in the cryptocurrency landscape through a combination of technological innovation, transparent leadership, community-driven marketing, and real-world applicability.

These factors collectively contribute to its resilience and growth, contrasting sharply with the multitude of projects that have faltered.

Technological Innovation and Real Utility

Many failed projects lacked substantive technological foundations or failed to deliver on their promises. Kaspa, however, offers:

• BlockDAG Architecture: Enables high throughput with 10+ blocks per second, facilitating rapid transaction confirmations.
• Instant Confirmation and Finality: Transactions achieve finality within seconds, enhancing user experience and trust.
• Scalability: Designed to scale without compromising decentralization or security.

Transparent Leadership and Open-Source Development

Transparency is pivotal in building trust within the crypto community. Kaspa’s development is led by highly-documented academic and respected figures in blockchain research, ensuring credible leadership where they are publicly known and academically recognized, fostering confidence among users and developers. Through its open-source culture, Kaspa encourages community contributions and scrutiny, enhancing the project’s robustness.

Community-Driven/Non-Traditional Marketing

Kaspa’s growth is also propelled by its community through:

• Grassroots Engagement: Community members actively create educational content, promote adoption, and support development. There are 1000’s of Kaspa content creators on X, YouTube.  (Kaspa_Commons follows many of them and more each day, so please support these amplifying Kaspa daily!)
• Authentic Promotion: Relies on organic growth rather than paid endorsements or hype-driven campaigns.
• Quality and Consistent Messaging: Simple, quality, and contextualized messaging. Community-driven content expands as the project matures.

Sound Economic Model

Kaspa employs a straightforward and transparent economic model:

• Fair Launch: No premine or initial coin offering, ensuring equitable distribution.
• Predictable Emission Schedule: Similar to Bitcoin’s deflationary model, with a more rapid emissions schedule, providing long-term value stability.

Real-World Applicability and Adoption

Kaspa focuses on practical use cases:

• Local Merchant and Enterprise Adoption: Initiatives like “Kaspa Accepted Here” and “Powered by Kaspa” promote real-world usage.
• User-Friendly Tools: Easy-to-use wallets and integration options to facilitate everyday transactions.
• Attracting Developers and Real-World Markets: Amplifying developer opportunities through the core project or via foundations like the Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation — inviting them into its ecosystem early on to build the next generation of DApps for DePIN, RWA, and DeFi. Pushing the boundaries of real-world adoption through initiatives like the Kaspa Industrial Initiative.
• Special Thanks to Kasplex, IgraLabs and other developers joining the project and building out the ecosystem

This practical approach ensures relevance and utility, unlike many projects that failed to move beyond speculative trading.

Kaspa’s continued success is attributed to its commitment to technological excellence, transparent governance, community engagement, sound economics, and real-world utility. These elements collectively foster a sustainable and trustworthy ecosystem, setting it apart from the multitude of projects that have failed due to lack of substance, transparency, and utility.

This event marks the culmination of nearly three years of monumental effort by the core development team, who have undertaken a complete architectural redesign and rewritten Kaspa’s core code from Golang to Rust, focusing on performance optimization across all possible fronts simultaneously. Thanks to this feat, Kaspa will become, by a wide margin, the fastest pure Proof-of-Work (PoW) coin in history, while maintaining the highest level of decentralization and transaction processing and confirmation speed in a permissionless, asynchronous system.

Moreover, this block generation speed, combined with linking blocks not in a chain but in a directed acyclic graph, creates a truly unique multi-leader consensus mechanism. This consensus has the potential to serve as the foundation for achieving the holy grails of crypto: a security budget, MEV (Miner Extractable Value) avoidance, and the implementation of reliable decentralized oracles.

At the same time, the code is written in such a way that running a full Kaspa node is possible on ordinary household PCs with standard internet connections, which is itself a unique feature for crypto projects offering this level of capability. It fully aligns with, and realizes in practice Satoshi’s vision of complete autonomy and self-sovereignty for every network participant, from large corporations and governments to ordinary individuals.

Last but not least, a new WASM interface for RPC requests was created along the way, greatly simplifying how wallets and apps interact with Kaspa nodes. It sparked a surge in Kaspa-compatible wallets, thanks to the sub-team that simultaneously worked on the node’s WASM subsystem and developed the Kaspa-NG wallet (https://kaspa-ng.org/) to replace the retiring Kaspa web and KDX wallets. People are gathering to watch and celebrate the transition online, so join us:

• @Kaspa Silver 𐤊 – Watch party: https://www.youtube.com/live/lLuT89eXmHY

• Blockchain Banter X Spaces: https://x.com/levendipro/status/1918000727378587861?t=m8Y4n7ycbtA6FkZtZcz7kQ

If, for some reason, you haven’t yet upgraded to the hardfork-ready node version, here’s the link to it: https://github.com/kaspanet/rusty-kaspa/releases/latest, and here’s the link to the post-fork working version of the Kaspa-stratum bridge which enables solo mining: https://github.com/aglov413/kaspa-stratum-bridge/releases/tag/v1.3.0

Today, without any doubt, will go down in crypto history as the day when the efforts of human intellect once again proved that the bastions of what seemed impossible inevitably fall under the pressure of talent and selfless dedication!

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X Post excerpts from Lead Developer, Michael Sutton about Crescendo

Kaspa’s 10 bps crescendo upgrade, activated today on mainnet, allows the innovation and scalability of the Ghostdag protocol (@hashdaget al) to truly shine for the first time. While the theory behind this multi‑leader, parallel‑structured DAG protocol has been implemented at 1 bps as well, a 1000‑millisecond block time is still sufficiently above modern internet RTT; thus, by tightening latency and network assumptions one can imagine a linear blockchain structure at 1 bps as well (cf. Solana’s 400 ms block time with a linear structure). Increasing the block rate to 10 per second, achieved by reducing block time to 100 ms (< 200 ms ≈ global RTT), can only be secure with a consensus protocol that inherently allows parallelism = multi‑leader consensus. Passing the RTT threshold is thus a qualitative, not merely a quantitative, leap. Link

A brain dump of all things crescendo, what’s included, what are the benefits… Link

Increasing the block per seconds from 1 to 10 bps while keeping block capacity ~fixed (more on that later). Throughput: obviously, transaction throughput increases. How much? almost tenfold but not exactly 10x. Having more parallel blocks increases the collision rate to some degree.

On TN10 and with current mempool txn selection policy, we observe ~80-90% efficiency (i.e., 80-90% of the txns are unique). If the mempool gets over congested and demand significantly exceeds capacity, this efficiency value goes towards 100%. So to conclude, TPS is increasing 8-9x. The missing info is mainnet average DAG width post-activation vs. today. Mempool policies can be finetuned in the coming future without a hardfork based on such real-world data. Frequency: average block time (=interval between blocks) is being reduced from 1 second to 100 milliseconds. This means blink-of-an-eye txn inclusion time. A transaction need not propagate to the whole network in order to be included; for instance, it can reach miners in its continent in 50ms and get mined after 200ms. The frequency also decreases post-inclusion confirmation times due to the increased density of the mining sampling process. Not to say confirmation times decrease tenfold, because they are now dominated by block latency which hasn’t changed. Rather, by back-of-the-envelope calculations, they have improved 30% (for the advanced: the tail of the Poisson governing worst-case DAG width diminishes faster, thus K can be set relatively lower, from 18 (1bps) to 124 (for 10bps) and not to 180 as one might expect).

Block parallelism: block parallelism increases with the block rate, and that, contrary to what you might think, is good. Despite collisions being slightly increased due to block parallelism, parallelism is crucial for creating a more fair system. It means there isn’t a monopoly of a single winning miner per round, but rather blocks must compete and make wise and competitive decisions within the latency round. The implications can be huge and far-reaching.

Oracle systems and MEV kickback auctions are some of the preliminary efforts. Going more into this is out-of-scope. I also need to justify why finance is becoming more relevant post-crescendo… assuming that’s the case, I think that even without implementing MEV kickback designs explicitly in consensus (yet), the mere intra-round “chaos” of the parallel DAG at 10 bps will already make economic manipulation much harder than in other, leader-based systems.

Other changes included in crescendo. How do I start, there’s so much.

KIP-9 is integrated into consensus, baking our unique state bloat solution inherently into the system. By the way, we call this “harmonic” sub-protocol the name STORM (for STORage Mass). In the process, KIP-9 was extended to include UTXO storage plurality (i.e., taxing a UTXO which consumes more storage appropriately), making it more futureproof.

KIP-10 adds support for basic covenants and additive addresses.

KIP-13 regulates transient storage requirements more strictly. Smart contract-related changes: KIP-14 enables payloads, allowing txns to carry arbitrary data (e.g., smart contract function calls).

KIP-15 is a technically minor upgrade — comprising one line of code — but enables a conceptually meaningful feature, allowing nodes to archive only transactions and prove their sequencing and acceptance trustlessly. This is significant for allowing pre-zk era L2 nodes to store and prove full SC execution to new syncers at a reasonable cost—hence effectively making such systems possible right after crescendo. The change proposed is a tiny subset of the zk design proposal (see Kaspa research forum—based rollups design posts) where such a mechanism was proposed as a necessary requirement for zk systems to operate over Kaspa, and turned out to have significant value also pre-zk. Overall, this means that preliminary SC L2s are possible over post-crescendo Kaspa (or Kaspa 2.0 as @hashdag refers to it internally) with sufficient trust models.

Crescendo is an historical moment in permissionless distributed systems, showing that a multi-leader consensus real-world system can achieve block times shorter than global internet round-trip time (RTT) without artificially suppressing the P2P network size or assuming proximity. Link

Introducing Powered by Kaspa
A New Era for Kaspa’s Digital Ledger Technology

By Chad Ballantyne (Rhubarbarian)
Creator of the Kaspa Brand

For over a year, we’ve have been laying the groundwork for a new narrative—one that positions Kaspa as not just a digital currency but as the most advanced Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) on the planet. With smart contracts around the corner and the upcoming DAG Knight Protocol, we’re taking that vision to the next level with a new brand initiative: Powered by Kaspa!
Although many Kaspa projects are still in different stages of development, we felt it important to cast the vision and get the conversations going under a strong narrative.

 A Secondary Brand to Complement Kaspa Currency

The Kaspa currency brand is here to stay. Kaspa is the fastest, most secure, and fully decentralized currency aiming to run at the speed of the internet. However, there are two sides to the Kaspa coin—one is the groundbreaking currency, and the other is the revolutionary Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) powering it. Powered by Kaspa is a secondary brand (or tag) that highlights this underlying technology, expanding its reach beyond currency use into industries that require high-speed, scalable, and secure digital ledgers.

The “Powered by Kaspa” Concept

This new branding initiative is designed to highlight Kaspa’s unique use case as a leading DLT for high-speed, scalable, and decentralized applications. The Reverse K from the Kaspa coin brand is a powerful symbol, known world-wide and now, with energy waves emanating from it, it represents Kaspa’s power being released, tapped into, and connecting across industries.

This brand will serve as a recognizable tag for projects built on Kaspa’s technology, from enterprise solutions to decentralized applications, inside Crypoland and out in the real world. It will be a stamp of trust and innovation, much like how certain industry leaders have successfully branded their core technologies to show their impact (think: “Intel Inside”).

This is not meant to be seen as large and flashy, rather subtly placed to not take away from any projects core visual brand.  It could be used more in the early stages of the project launch and less as your project grows.  Like any great tech, it’s better to work great and not be “seen.”

Real-World Applications: DePIN, RWA, and Enterprise Use Cases

The Powered by Kaspa initiative will be especially relevant in key areas, including:

– Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) – Projects that leverage Kaspa’s ultra-fast and scalable DLT for decentralized infrastructure, including IoT networks, decentralized storage, and computational resource sharing.

– Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization – By providing a secure and scalable ledger, Kaspa enables the seamless tokenization of assets such as real estate, commodities, and financial instruments, unlocking liquidity and efficiency in global markets.

– A New Banking Standard (Warpcore by Kii) – A next-generation financial framework leveraging Kaspa’s speed and security to create an open and decentralized banking infrastructure.

– Stablecoins for Everyday and Energy Sector Use (Gigawatt Stable Coin by Kii) – Enabling stable digital assets not just for transactions but also for balancing energy markets and payments in decentralized grids.

– Insurance, Agriculture, Logistics, ETFs, and More – As highlighted by the KII project, industries such as insurance, agricultural trade, supply chain logistics, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will benefit from Kaspa’s transparent and immutable ledger.

Classic Crypto Ecosystem
The Powered by Kaspa  brand will also be an essential part of the growing classic crypto ecosystem, which includes developer-driven initiatives specifically in the cryptocurrency space. These groups like KEF, Kasplex and others are leading the charge in building out essential applications for:

• Classic Tokens & Meme Coins – A vibrant and innovative playground for community-driven assets leveraging Kaspa’s DLT.
• NFT Marketplaces & Applications – Providing ultra-fast and secure NFT transactions with Kaspa’s parallel block processing.
• Kaspa-Tech-Centered Exchanges – Decentralized and centralized exchanges that will benefit from the security, finality, and speed of Kaspa’s infrastructure.

We hope these initiatives will thrive under the Powered by Kaspa banner, ensuring that every application built on Kaspa’s technology has a clear, unified brand identity to showcase its connection to this groundbreaking technology.  It can be applied to images, videos and/or just used in articles and descriptions.

With initiatives like Kaspa Industrial Initiative (KII) and Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation (KEF) (and many more to come), committed to enlarging the ecosystem, Powered by Kaspa will be a unifying brand for businesses, developers, and communities utilizing Kaspa’s DLT.

Empowering People | Powering the Planet

As we roll out the Powered by Kaspa brand, we’ll provide a comprehensive brand standards guide and resource package to help projects integrate the branding seamlessly. Whether you’re a developer launching a Token, an enterprise building on Kaspa, or a community initiative leveraging the technology, this brand is yours to use.

Kaspa has always been about empowering people through digital currency with its eye on powering the planet with decentralized innovation. We see Powered by Kaspa as the next evolution of that mission.

Stay tuned for the official brand standards guide, examples, and resources. It’s time to show the world what’s possible when technology is truly Powered by Kaspa.

NOTE:  This is not a meant to be a mandatory use brand.  As we are all part of a DAO, we leave it up to the individual projects to tap into this narrative and visual brand.  Although we do recommend it!  If you are invested in how you could use it, contact the Rhubarbarian in TG or Discord and he and his crew will be happy to guide you in it’s use for your particular project.

Powered by Kaspa (PBK) Criteria Checklist

What Would Be Considered
“Built On” Kaspa?

A project would be truly “built on” Kaspa if it:

✅  Operates directly within Kaspa’s DLT framework – e.g., a dApp that leverages Kaspa’s ledger to store and execute logic.

✅  Extends Kaspa’s protocol – such as a smart contract layer, DeFi protocol, or an L2 that interacts natively with the GHOSTDAG structure.

✅  Utilizes Kaspa for core execution, validation, or consensus rather than just using it for transactions.

Exclusions – Who Should Use “Powered by Kaspa”?

🚫 Exchanges, Wallets, or Payment Processors – Platforms that list or accept Kaspa but do not integrate Kaspa’s DLT as part of their core technology.

🚫 Marketing or Awareness Projects – Initiatives that promote Kaspa but do not develop apps, tools, or services utilizing the DLT.

🚫 Non-Kaspa Blockchain Projects – Apps that do not natively use Kaspa’s DLT but merely reference Kaspa in some way.

New Kaspa Terms

Kaspafy (verb)
/ˈkæs-pə-fī/

Definition:

1. To enhance, optimize, or revolutionize a system, technology, or industry by leveraging Kaspa’s ultra-fast, decentralized, and scalable blockDAG infrastructure.

2. To remove inefficiencies, centralization, and bottlenecks by adopting a network Powered by Kaspa.

3. To future-proof digital finance, enterprise markets, and decentralized applications (dApps) with Kaspa’s blockDAG architecture.

Sample Uses:

“The company decided to Kaspafy their payment system, making transactions instant and fee-efficient.”

“We need to Kaspafy our supply chain to improve transparency and traceability.”

“By adopting Kaspa’s infrastructure, they were able to Kaspafy their cross-border remittance services.”

Kaspafied (adjective)
/ˈkæs-pə-fīd/

Definition:

1. Enhanced, upgraded, or transformed through Kaspa’s digital ledger technology.
2. Fully integrated with or utilizing Kaspa’s blockchain for speed, scalability, and decentralization.

Sample Uses:

“The logistics network is now Kaspafied, ensuring real-time tracking and settlement.”

“A Kaspafied gaming platform allows players to own and trade digital assets securely.”

“Once their finance infrastructure was Kaspafied, transactions became seamless and near-instant.”

Kaspafication (noun)
/ˈkæs-pə-fɪ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən/

Definition:

1. The process of integrating or optimizing a system, service, or industry using Kaspa’s blockchain technology.
2. The shift towards a decentralized, high-speed, and scalable infrastructure powered by Kaspa.

Sample Uses:

“The Kaspafication of the global remittance industry could eliminate delays and high fees.”

“With ongoing Kaspafication, businesses are experiencing a new level of efficiency and security.”

“The company’s Kaspafication strategy involved migrating legacy databases onto Kaspa’s blockchain for better performance.”

Sample Uses
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Crypto’XR 2025: A Breakthrough Event for Kaspa France

Presence & Organization
Crypto’XR 2025 was a milestone event for the Kaspa France team, marking a significant step forward in our efforts to expand Kaspa’s visibility and adoption in the crypto ecosystem. Our stand was strategically placed in the “Mining” space, reinforcing Kaspa’s strong Proof-of-Work (PoW) identity. Positioned near Blobb.io, this location naturally attracted miners and blockchain enthusiasts, sparking insightful discussions on the future of mining and Kaspa’s place in it.
The Kaspa France delegation consisted of four dedicated ambassadors, along with Eliott Mea, JC, and Mourad. Throughout the two-day event, we engaged with approximately 500 attendees, experiencing an uninterrupted flow of visitors. Every interaction further refined our ability to present Kaspa compellingly, fostering greater enthusiasm within our team.

One of the key highlights was our exchange with “For Mining Space,” where we explored potential collaborations in the mining sector. These discussions reinforced the growing recognition of Kaspa as a serious player in the blockchain space.

Visibility & Content
Our presence at Crypto’XR was amplified by engaging content and interactive sessions:
Live Stream: A dynamic session featuring Marwane & JC, attracting around 70 live viewers on YouTube. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with many appreciating our insights into Kaspa’s unique architecture.

Workshop on Stage: One of the defining moments of the event was the workshop co-hosted by Eliott Mea, who had previously conducted his final internship under Yonatan Sompolinsky. The session delved into the robustness of Kaspa’s Whitepaper and BlockDAG architecture, drawing considerable attention from both seasoned crypto experts and newcomers. A high-quality video recording of this session is expected to be released soon, further amplifying its impact. During the workshop, we answered questions in a decentralized manner, embodying the very spirit of Kaspa and demonstrating this philosophy to a broad audience.

Encounters & Business Opportunities
The event provided fertile ground for meaningful business discussions and strategic connections:
Developers & Entrepreneurs: We sensed strong anticipation for Layer 2 solutions and smart contracts, indicating a clear demand for Kaspa’s upcoming developments.

Crypto Payments: Companies like Braille and Kamea showed keen interest in integrating Kaspa into their payment infrastructures, a testament to its growing credibility as a transactional cryptocurrency.
Exchanges & Listings: Productive discussions with SwissBorg opened the door to potential exchange listings, a crucial step toward greater market adoption.
Influencers & Media: We secured opportunities for interviews with key French crypto influencers, enhancing Kaspa’s media presence.
Blockchain Education: Engaging discussions with Alyra, a leading blockchain school, paved the way for a future presentation on Kaspa, expanding its reach in the educational sector.
Bitcoin Maximalists: Some of our most intense yet rewarding conversations were with BTC maximalists. We noted a shift in their perspective, with many acknowledging Kaspa’s merits and admitting to mining KAS themselves—without ever selling it. This revelation underscored the respect Kaspa is earning, even among the most hardened Bitcoin advocates.

Engagement & Emotional Impact
Crypto’XR was not just about visibility; it was about unity, energy, and validation. Our stand remained constantly occupied, reflecting a tangible curiosity and excitement around Kaspa. Many visitors already knew about Kaspa, while others left intrigued by its potential. The diversity of ambassador profiles allowed us to provide tailored and complementary answers to different audience segments, reinforcing our collective strength.

One of the most exhilarating aspects was the intellectual challenge presented by skeptics. Engaging in deep technical discussions, dismantling doubts, and sparking curiosity left us with a strong sense of accomplishment. These moments of rigorous debate and genuine interest reaffirmed that Kaspa is on the right trajectory.

Moreover, the camaraderie among the Kaspa France team was palpable. The experience of representing Kaspa together, exchanging knowledge, and witnessing the ecosystem’s expansion firsthand was incredibly fulfilling. It strengthened our conviction that we are not just promoting a blockchain but a movement built on transparency, efficiency, and decentralization.

Next Steps & ROI
The momentum gained at Crypto’XR must now be leveraged to drive Kaspa’s adoption further:

• Capitalizing on newly established contacts to accelerate ecosystem development.
• Structuring an ambassador recruitment program in France to maintain our growth trajectory.
• Strengthening our presence at major upcoming events, particularly PBW (Paris), ETHcc (Cannes), and Surfin’Bitcoin (Biarritz).

Conclusion
Crypto’XR 2025 validated our efforts, expanded our network, and strengthened Kaspa’s foothold in the French crypto landscape.

Thanks to the support of Kaspa Ecosystem Foundation (KEF), we were able to create a meaningful impact, engage with key stakeholders, and solidify our presence in the industry.

Thanks to the Rhubarbarians and the Community Marketing Fund for supporting us all with promotion, planning and design for the merch, banners and stand designs and presentational materials.

The journey is far from over, but Crypto’XR has set the stage for what’s to come: greater awareness, stronger collaborations, and the unstoppable rise of Kaspa.

Kaspa Istanbul Meetup
Istanbul, Türkiye
January 24, 2024
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (GMT+3)

On January 24, 2024, at the Avantgarde Urban Levent Hotel, in the heart of Istanbul, the Kaspa Istanbul Meetup brought together crypto enthusiasts, miners, and investors from across Türkiye. With attendees from cities like Çanakkale, Yalova, Denizli, Zonguldak, and Ankara, the event welcomed around 50 participants, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

A Diverse Community, A Shared Passion
The meetup attracted a diverse group of professionals, including students, crypto professionals, businesspeople, graphic designers, government officials, engineers, and many more. Despite their varied backgrounds, everyone shared a common passion: Kaspa and the future of crypto.

Kaspa’s Presence and Networking Opportunities
The three-hour-long event was filled with insightful conversations and valuable networking opportunities. Additionally, three representatives from local exchanges attended, providing a unique chance to introduce them to Kaspa and its potential in the Turkish crypto landscape.
The discussions extended beyond the main gathering, as participants continued their conversations in smaller groups, forming meaningful connections.

Fortune Cookies & Kaspa Merchs
Upon arrival, attendees received Kaspa-branded t-shirts and merchandise from Rhubarb Media and funding from the CMF, fostering a sense of unity within the community.
One of the most exciting moments of the night was the Kaspa fortune cookie giveaway! Each cookie contained messages highlighting Kaspa’s unique features, while a few lucky participants won up to 500 $KAS rewards, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.

Additionally, guests enjoyed a delightful selection of hot and cold snacks and delicious desserts, making the evening even more enjoyable.

A Huge Thanks to the Kaspa Community!  
This meetup was made possible thanks to the generous donations and support from the Kaspa community. A big shoutout to everyone who contributed, attended, and helped organize such a successful event!
The Kaspa community continues to grow and thrive with its engaging and inclusive spirit. We look forward to seeing even more of you at our future events!

We would also like to take this moment to remember those who tragically lost their lives in the recent Bolu fire and express our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones.

~ Esma