Kaspa Strengthens Technical Foundation with Hans Moog's Arrival as Core Researcher

Kaspa continues to bolster its research capabilities following the formal appointment of Hans Moog as a core researcher, effective May 21. With extensive credentials spanning 24 years in programming and decentralized technology infrastructure, Moog brings substantial expertise to the project’s ongoing development initiatives.

The addition represents a strategic move for Kaspa, as Moog’s background includes previous research contributions at IOTA and deep specialization in distributed acyclic graph (DAG) and proof-of-work (PoW) architectures. His decision to commit to Kaspa stems from strong alignment with the project’s fundamental design principles and decentralized approach—factors that drove his transition from other protocols.

Current Project Momentum

Kaspa’s trajectory has shown notable development since its fair launch in 2021. Currently, the network maintains a circulation rate of 93.29%, with a flowing market capitalization of approximately $1.16 billion. The project’s mining infrastructure operates at robust levels, demonstrating sustained network participation and hash rate distribution.

Forward-Looking Research Direction

Under Moog’s involvement, Kaspa’s research agenda has expanded to encompass Kaspa 2.0 development and zero-knowledge proof implementations. These initiatives position the network to enhance both scalability and privacy features, addressing two critical dimensions in modern blockchain architecture. His expert focus on DAG and PoW systems directly supports these technical pursuits, leveraging his years of hands-on experience in distributed ledger optimization.

The appointment underscores Kaspa Foundation’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent for advancing the protocol’s long-term vision and technical excellence.