Kusama (KSM)

Kusama (KSM) is a blockchain platform that is designed to be a testing ground for new blockchain technologies that are proposed for Polkadot (DOT), a more established blockchain platform. Kusama, launched in 2019, is built on the same codebase as Polkadot, but with a more flexible, experimental, and risk-taking ethos, hence its nickname "Polkadot's wild cousin". Kusama aims to be a live network that enables developers to test their new ideas in a real-world environment, with real people and real money, without risking the integrity of the Polkadot platform. KSM is the native cryptocurrency token of the Kusama network, which is used to pay for transaction fees, staking and governance. Kusama is considered one of the most exciting and innovative projects in the blockchain space, with a strong and growing community of developers and enthusiasts. Its purpose is to explore the possibilities of blockchain technology and help build the infrastructure for the next generation of the internet.