Kadena
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What is Kadena?
Overview
Kadena is a public blockchain designed to support scalable smart contract applications. The network combines public applications, private blockchains, and interoperable chains to route transaction volume through a high-bandwidth system. Enterprise software built on Kadena is currently deployed in finance, healthcare, and insurance sectors, while the platform enables developers to move from concept to production deployment.
How it works
Kadena operates as a braided Proof of Work blockchain running the Chainweb protocol, which delivers security alongside transaction throughput. The architecture is designed to address scalability and interoperability limitations in competing systems while supporting formal verification of smart contracts.
Token and supply
KDA is the native token used to pay for computation and transaction fees on the Kadena network. Miners are compensated in KDA for validating blocks. The token has a maximum supply of 1 billion, with total supply of approximately 338.6 million.
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KDA funding rates
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Contracts & chains
Exact contract or mint per network — the identity layer used for DEX routing.
On-chain routes
Networks with a connected DEX routing adapter.