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Kusama (KSM) is a blockchain network that acts as an experimental environment for new blockchain innovations. It was launched in 2019 by Gavin Wood, a co-founder of Ethereum and the founder of Polkadot, along with Peter Czaban and Robert Habermeier. Kusama is often referred to as Polkadot's "canary network" because it allows developers to test new features, updates, and decentralized applications in a real-world setting before they are deployed on Polkadot. Despite its role as a testing ground, Kusama is an independent, standalone network with its own economic value and governance. It is not merely a test network; it is a live blockchain where early-stage projects can experiment under real economic conditions. This "chaos-friendly" approach prioritizes innovation and rapid iteration. The network is built using Substrate, a modular framework for building blockchains, and shares a similar codebase with Polkadot. Kusama's architecture consists of a central Relay Chain and custom blockchains called parachains. The Relay Chain is responsible for the network's security, consensus, and interoperability, while parachains are specialized blockchains that connect to the Relay Chain and can be customized for various applications. Transactions are finalized on the Relay Chain, which separates the addition of new transactions from their validation to achieve greater speed. Collators and validators work together to pass data from parachains to the Relay Chain. Kusama utilizes a Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS) consensus mechanism, where KSM holders can stake their tokens to become validators or nominate trustworthy validators, securing the network and earning rewards. The native cryptocurrency of the network is KSM. KSM has several functions within the Kusama ecosystem, including enabling network governance by allowing token holders to vote on upgrades and proposals, facilitating staking to secure the network, and paying for transaction fees. Kusama offers a faster governance system than Polkadot, with shorter voting and implementation periods for changes. This allows for quicker adaptation and evolution. It also provides lower barriers for becoming a validator and for projects to secure parachain slots, making it attractive for developers seeking flexibility and rapid deployment. While Kusama and Polkadot share many similarities, they are distinct networks designed to evolve independently, with Kusama focusing on experimentation and Polkadot on stability. Learn more

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