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
Who Can Use the “Powered by Kaspa” Brand?
The “Powered by Kaspa” (PBK) brand is designed for applications, tools, and technologies that are built on or directly utilize Kaspa’s Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). It is primarily intended for real-world enterprise applications that leverage Kaspa’s speed, scalability, and security.
The “Powered by Kaspa” brand is reserved for applications and tools where Kaspa DLT is an essential component of the technology itself. If your project runs on Kaspa DLT, with Kaspa DLT under the hood, and contributes to real-world or enterprise solutions, it qualifies. If your project simply accepts Kaspa or interacts with it superficially, it does not qualify.
Branding guidelines are below.
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.
PBK Qualification Criteria
To qualify for the “Powered by Kaspa” brand, a project must meet the following criteria:
✅ *Built on or integrates Kaspa DLT – The application or technology must actively use Kaspa’s digital ledger under the hood.
✅ Enables real-world use cases – Primarily designed for enterprise markets, industries, or decentralized infrastructure (e.g., DePIN, RWA, finance, supply chain, energy, etc.).
✅ Enhances the Kaspa ecosystem – Contributes to the growth and adoption of Kaspa technology through innovation and implementation.
✅ Adheres to Kaspa’s decentralization ethos – Aligns with Kaspa’s core principles of open-source, decentralized, and permissionless innovation.
✅ Adds technical or functional value – Uses Kaspa’s DLT for a unique function beyond just token 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:
- Enhanced, upgraded, or transformed through Kaspa’s digital ledger technology.
- 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:
- The process of integrating or optimizing a system, service, or industry using Kaspa’s blockchain technology.
- 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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