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Kadena (KDA) is a layer-1 blockchain network designed to be scalable, energy-efficient, and secure. It utilizes a unique architecture known as Chainweb, which is a multi-chain structure capable of handling high throughput while maintaining security. 

Kadena was developed to provide businesses and developers with a blockchain solution that supports decentralized applications (dApps) at scale. The network integrates both public and private blockchains to enhance its adaptability for various industries.

The project was founded by Stuart Popejoy and Will Martino. Popejoy, who previously led JPMorgan’s Emerging Blockchain group, and Martino, who worked as the lead engineer on JPMorgan’s blockchain prototype, joined forces in 2016 to create Kadena. Their goal was to design a blockchain capable of delivering the same security as Bitcoin while offering the scalability required for enterprise-level applications.

Chainweb is Kadena's unique Proof of Work consensus mechanism combined with a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure. This architecture allows multiple chains to operate simultaneously, improving throughput as the network scales by adding more chains without compromising security. Each chain processes transactions independently while confirming blocks from other chains, allowing for near-infinite scalability.

The Pact smart contract language is designed for human readability and is built with advanced security measures, including formal verification. Pact allows developers to create and deploy complex decentralized applications with lower risks of code vulnerabilities.

KDA is the native utility token of the Kadena network and is used for transaction fees and network operations. Miners are rewarded in KDA for validating blocks on the network. KDA has a fixed supply of 1 billion KDA tokens. A portion of these tokens is allocated for network incentives, ecosystem development, and future governance participation. The token’s use case extends to various decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, including tokenization, stablecoins, and cross-chain transfers. Kadena also offers “gas stations” for enterprise users, which enable businesses to cover transaction fees for their users, enhancing the user experience.