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Kaspa (@KaspaCurrency): Claims that Kaspa $KAS is "unlocking tokens" are rooted in misinformation or misunderstandings about its fair launch and Proof-of-Work (PoW) design.

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Claims that Kaspa $KAS is "unlocking tokens" are rooted in misinformation or misunderstandings about its fair launch and Proof-of-Work (PoW) design. It's a good opportunity for a DYK? educational moment. ⚖️Fair Launch Kaspa was launched without pre-mining, no ICO, and no developer or investor allocation. All tokens (Kaspa always calls them “coins”) are distributed through PoW mining, making it one of the most transparent and decentralized blockchain projects. Kaspa is an L1 Crypto Project, not a Crypto Company. 🤑"Token Unlocks" in Context In some projects, “token unlocks” refer to pre-mined or reserved tokens being released over time to investors, founders, or teams. This does not apply to Kaspa, as it uses mining to generate its supply fairly. There are no hidden reserves or scheduled unlocks. Source of Misinformation? 🤷🏽Misinterpretation of Emission Schedule Kaspa has a clear, transparent emission schedule that dictates how $KAS is mined and this is “distributed” over time. Some might confuse this as "unlocking tokens," which is inaccurate. The only way to gain coins is to buy them or mine them. 🤨Competitor FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) Competing projects or individuals may spread misinformation to create doubt or suppress Kaspa’s adoption. 📝Lack of Education Some users may not understand Kaspa’s PoW mechanics or the concept of a fair launch or Proof of Work (mineable) project. See Links in the thread to the Protocol White Paper and the emission schedule.

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