Projects

Kusama - Logo

Kusama (KSM)

Blockchains (L1)

Price

~$28.9847

Live

ATH

$596.16

3y ago

ATL

$1.02

4.3y ago

Chains

Kusama - Logo

1 chain

7d price -4.0%

30d price -6.0%

90d price -36.2%

180d price +20.7%

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What is Kusama?

Kusama is a security & interoperability platform for blockchains and applications. Kusama was founded by Gavin Wood and launched in 2019.

How does Kusama work?

Validators process transactions and receive fees from users (supply-side fees).

Who governs Kusama?

KSM holders own and govern the protocol. They currently take a cut of the total transaction fees paid by users (revenue).
RevenueKusama's share of the transaction fees$80Connects Validators & UsersSupply-side feesValidators' share of the transaction fees$20ValidatorsFeesTransaction fees paid by users$100Users
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