Kusama
ATH / ATL
24h Price
24h summary
Over the last 24 hours, Kusama moved from $3.06 to $3.01. The session high was $3.11, the low was $2.96, and the intraday range was $0.15 / 4.9%.
- 24h open
- $3.06
- 24h close
- $3.01
- 24h high
- $3.11
- 24h low
- $2.96
- Volatility / range
- $0.15 / 4.9%
- Updated
Monthly Returns heatmap
Heatmap summary
Kusama posted 25 positive months out of 71. The longest positive streak lasted 5 months, while the longest negative streak lasted 7 months.
- Strongest month
- Nov 2024 +148.3%
- Weakest month
- Jan 2022 -42.4%
- Longest positive streak
- 5 Nov 2020 — Mar 2021
- Longest negative streak
- 7 Sep 2025 — Mar 2026
- Luckiest calendar month
- Nov • avg 36.9% • 6 mo.
- Unluckiest calendar month
- Jun • avg -27.1% • 6 mo.
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About the coin
Kusama is a scalable, interoperable blockchain platform designed for rapid development and deployment of new applications and experiments. It is built by the same core team behind Polkadot, often referred to as Polkadot's 'canary network'.
The primary purpose of Kusama is to serve as a proving ground for new blockchain technologies and features before they are implemented on Polkadot. This allows developers to test their innovations in a live, but less critical, environment.
Kusama utilizes a Nominated Proof-of-Stake (NPoS) consensus mechanism, similar to Polkadot. In this model, token holders can nominate validators to secure the network. Validators are responsible for creating new blocks and validating transactions.
The network's architecture is based on a sharded multichain design. It consists of a main Relay Chain and multiple connected Parachains. The Relay Chain provides shared security and consensus for all connected Parachains.
Parachains are independent blockchains that can have their own specific logic, tokenomics, and governance. They are connected to the Relay Chain and benefit from its security, enabling interoperability between different blockchains.
KSM is the native utility token of the Kusama network. It is used for various functions within the ecosystem, including network governance, staking, and bonding parachains.
Governance on Kusama is on-chain and refers to the process by which decisions about the network are made. KSM holders can participate in governance by voting on proposals, which can include network upgrades, parameter changes, and treasury expenditures.
Staking is a crucial aspect of Kusama's security model. KSM holders can stake their tokens to become validators or nominate existing validators. Staking rewards are distributed to participants who contribute to the network's security.
The Kusama network supports a variety of chains and standards. Its native chain is Kusama itself, with KSM functioning as the native asset. It also appears on Asset Hub Kusama, which is a hub for managing fungible and non-fungible assets.
Additionally, KSM is available as a token on other blockchains. One such example is BNB Smart Chain, where KSM is represented as a BEP-20 token. This allows for cross-chain interactions and broader accessibility.
The token standard for KSM on BNB Smart Chain is BEP-20, a widely adopted standard for fungible tokens on that network. The contract address for KSM on BNB Smart Chain is provided for users to interact with the token on that specific blockchain.
The native KSM token on the Kusama and Asset Hub Kusama chains has a defined number of decimals, which is 8. This specifies the smallest divisible unit of the token on these networks.
Kusama's approach emphasizes innovation and experimentation, making it a dynamic environment for blockchain development. Its connection to Polkadot ensures that successful innovations can eventually be transferred to a more robust and production-ready environment.
The platform is designed for developers looking to build and test advanced blockchain functionalities, including custom logic, smart contracts, and decentralized applications (dApps).
In summary, Kusama provides a flexible and experimental framework for blockchain innovation, underpinned by a robust consensus mechanism and a unique multichain architecture.
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