KAS vs SOL: Kaspa vs Solana — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Kaspa (KAS) and Solana (SOL) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of Kaspa, a proof-of-work BlockDAG L1 based on the GHOSTDAG protocol that allows parallel blocks to coexist in consensus. Fair-launched in 2021 with no pre-mine, ICO, or VC allocation. Targets very high block rates with a 28.7 billion coin emission cap. Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance. As of the last data review, KAS ranks #81 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$0.8B) and SOL ranks #7 (≈$45B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Kaspa (KAS) | Solana (SOL) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #81 | #7 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $0.8B | $45B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Kaspa | Solana |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | November 2021 | March 2020 |
| Consensus role | PoW | PoS |
| Issuer | — | Solana Foundation |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 27,600,000,000 | 630,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 27,500,000,000 | 582,000,000 |
| Max supply | 28,700,000,000 | uncapped |
Kaspa (KAS) in brief
- Native asset of Kaspa, a proof-of-work BlockDAG L1 based on the GHOSTDAG protocol that allows parallel blocks to coexist in consensus. Fair-launched in 2021 with no pre-mine, ICO, or VC allocation. Targets very high block rates with a 28.7 billion coin emission cap.
- Launched November 2021.
- Chain-native asset of Kaspa.
- Max supply: 28,700,000,000.
Full profile: Kaspa (KAS) token page.
Solana (SOL) in brief
- Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance.
- Launched March 2020.
- Chain-native asset of Solana.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Solana Foundation.
Full profile: Solana (SOL) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- SOL is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #7 (≈$45B) versus rank #81 (≈$0.8B) for KAS.
- SOL is the older asset — launched in 2020, 1 year before KAS (2021).
- They live on different chains — KAS: Kaspa; SOL: Solana.
- KAS has a fixed max supply of 28,700,000,000; SOL has no supply cap.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, KAS or SOL?
Solana (SOL) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $45B (rank #7) versus $0.8B (rank #81) for KAS, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Kaspa and Solana launch?
Kaspa launched in November 2021; Solana launched in March 2020.
Are KAS and SOL on the same chain?
No. KAS is on Kaspa, while SOL is on Solana.
Does KAS or SOL have a fixed supply?
Kaspa (KAS) has a fixed max supply of 28,700,000,000. Solana (SOL) has no fixed supply cap.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the KAS and SOL token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes; market capitalisations, ranks and supply figures were last cross-checked against live CoinGecko API data on 2026-07-15. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.