Kaia kaia
Rank #187 · Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1)
What is Kaia?
Kaia (KAIA) is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 public blockchain created through the merger of Klaytn and Finschia ecosystems. It uses Byzantine-fault-tolerant consensus for fast, low-cost settlement.
What problem does Kaia solve?
Ethereum-compatible applications need lower fees, predictable performance, and quick finality. Kaia addresses these with one-second blocks, instant finality, and approximately 4,000 TPS.
How does Kaia work?
Kaia uses optimized Istanbul BFT with VRF-selected proposer and committee. The KVM is EVM-based and supports Solidity. KAIA is the native gas, staking, and governance asset.
Key facts
- Ticker: KAIA
- EVM-compatible Layer 1
- One-second blocks, instant finality
- Optimized Istanbul BFT consensus
- Formed by Klaytn-Finschia merger
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What is KAIA used for?
KAIA pays transaction fees, secures the network through staking, and participates in governance.
Is Kaia compatible with Ethereum?
Yes. Kaia's KVM is EVM-based and supports Solidity.
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