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What is the Karlsen Network?

Karlsen is based on the Kaspa blockchain introducing a GPU-centric solution to the dominance of ASIC mining farms, aiming to empower small-scale miners and enhance decentralization.

With Kaspa, our approach is one of friendly cohabitation. We operate under the same protocol, enjoy similar advantages, and face unidentified issues. Any significant improvements in the primary codebase will be shared back.

The Karlsen Network team believes in decentralization and we will ensure long-term GPU-friendly mining.

We initially started with kHeavyHash and blake3 modifications, resulting in the creation of KarlsenHashv1. However, recognizing that kHeavyHash and blake3 are not future-proof in terms of ASIC resistance, we have launched testnet-1 with FishHash. This marks the world's first implementation of FishHash with Golang in a 1bps blockchain.

Current Kaspa ASICs are not compatible with Karlsen, and we will enforce this resistance in the roadmap with the upcoming FishHash/KarlsenHashv2 algorithm hard fork.

Coin Specifications
- Name: Karlsen Network
- Coin Ticker: KLS
- Type: Layer 1 BlockDAG
- Algorithm: KarlsenHashV2
- Max Supply: 4.961.000.000 KLS

Economic Model:

The monetary policy of Karlsen closely resembles the Kaspa model, yet it incorporates a more gradual deflation rate to better suit the scale of small GPU miners.

It has two phases:

Pre-deflationary phase: During a six-month period, each block yields a reward of 50KLS. The intended block creation rate is one block per second, although this rate varied during the mainnet's first weeks.
Deflationary phase: The block reward undergoes a halving process annually, but this reduction is gradual rather than abrupt. Each month, the reward decreases by a factor of (1/1.4)^(1/12). This calculation is based on an initial block reward of 44 KLS.



### Project Links
- Official Website: https://www.karlsencoin.com/ (https://www.karlsencoin.com/)
- Whitepaper: https://www.karlsencoin.com/docs/karlsen-whitepaper-v1.0.1.pdf (https://www.karlsencoin.com/docs/karlsen-whitepaper-v1.0.1.pdf)
- GitHub: https://github.com/karlsen-network (https://github.com/karlsen-network)
- Top Wallets: https://www.karlsencoin.com/addressdistribution.html (https://www.karlsencoin.com/addressdistribution.html)
- Tokenomics: https://www.karlsencoin.com/tokenomics.html (https://www.karlsencoin.com/tokenomics.html)
- Smart Contracts: https://www.karlsencoin.com/smart-contracts.html (https://www.karlsencoin.com/smart-contracts.html)

### Explorers and Dashboards
- Explorer: https://explorer.karlsencoin.com/ (https://explorer.karlsencoin.com/)
- View Karlsen Block & DAG Visualizer: https://kgi.karlsencoin.com/ (https://kgi.karlsencoin.com/)
- Karlsen Rest API: https://api.karlsencoin.com/docs (https://api.karlsencoin.com/docs)
- Dashboard: https://status.karlsencoin.com/ (https://status.karlsencoin.com/)
- Transaction CSV: https://report.karlsencoin.com/ (https://report.karlsencoin.com/)
- Faucet: https://faucet.karlsencoin.com/ (https://faucet.karlsencoin.com/)
- View Mining Pools: https://miningpoolstats.stream/karlsen (https://miningpoolstats.stream/karlsen)

### Social Media
- Discord: https://discord.gg/E5mBsbr8eR (https://discord.gg/E5mBsbr8eR)
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/karlsennetwork (https://twitter.com/karlsennetwork)
- Telegram: https://t.me/KarlsenNetwork (https://t.me/KarlsenNetwork)
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/KarlsenNetwork/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/KarlsenNetwork/)

### Wallets
- Web Wallet: https://wallet.karlsencoin.com/ (https://wallet.karlsencoin.com/)
- Desktop Wallet: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-desktop/releases (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-desktop/releases)
- Mobile Wallet: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-mobile/releases (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-mobile/releases)

### GPU Miners
- SRBMiner: https://github.com/doktor83/SRBMiner-Multi (https://github.com/doktor83/SRBMiner-Multi)
- LolMiner: https://github.com/Lolliedieb/lolMiner-releases (https://github.com/Lolliedieb/lolMiner-releases)
- BZ-Miner: https://github.com/bzminer/bzminer (https://github.com/bzminer/bzminer)
- RigelMiner: https://github.com/rigelminer/rigel (https://github.com/rigelminer/rigel)
- GMiner: https://github.com/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/ (https://github.com/develsoftware/GMinerRelease/)
- Team Red Miner: https://github.com/todxx/teamredminer/releases (https://github.com/todxx/teamredminer/releases)

- Stratum Bridge: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-stratum-bridge/releases/tag/v1.1.0 (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-stratum-bridge/releases/tag/v1.1.0)


### Testnet
- Public Testnet: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.0.0-testnet-1-fishhash (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.0.0-testnet-1-fishhash)
- Testnet Dashboard: https://status.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com (https://status.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com)
- Testnet Wallet: https://wallet.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com (https://wallet.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com)
- Testnet Explorer: https://explorer.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com (https://explorer.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com)
- Testnet Block Inspector: https://kgi.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com (https://kgi.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com)
- Testnet Faucet: https://faucet.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com (https://faucet.testnet-1.karlsencoin.com)


Please be kind to the team; we are working hard. Do not hesitate to participate, join, and help. There is still a lot to build.  :)


 — 12/09/2024 4:46 PM
Successful Hard Fork and Introduction of KarlsenHashV2 Algorithm ⚡

We are thrilled to announce that Karlsen Network has successfully completed a major hardfork, marking the introduction of our revolutionary KarlsenHashV2 algorithm. After 9 months of dedicated work—coding, testing, and thorough validation ⚗—this upgrade represents a monumental leap towards greater decentralization and network inclusivity. 👷‍♂️

KarlsenHashV2 was specifically designed to empower small GPU miners, making mining on our network more profitable for everyone, not just large players. This transition ensures a more distributed and resilient network, while reinforcing our commitment to decentralization. The algorithm is based on the FishHash 🐟 algorithm by Lolliedieb, the developer behind [Lolminer](https://github.com/Lolliedieb/lolMiner-releases/releases), which has proven to be extremely GPU-efficient.

We are especially grateful to IronFish Blockchain developers and Lolliedieb for their incredible work on this algorithm, which laid the foundation for KarlsenHashV2. 🧰

We are extremely proud of this achievement, as it is the first time a Kaspa-based BlockDAG has completed such a successful transition. This upgrade was a mandatory step for the exciting developments we have in store for Karlsen Network.

Now that this major milestone is behind us, our team is fully focused on expanding the Karlsen Network ecosystem. This includes integration with new exchanges and the Cosmos ecosystem, providing even more opportunities for growth and innovation. 🚀

Why can't I chat on discord? Is there a virus?

LoL. Nice...

You have to verify your discord account using the "/verify" command in the #welcome channel. This will give you the Member role. It's just anti-spam protection like in most discord servers...

Whats that kind of shit ?

Looks like a Fake Ann with just an cheap Website and the files from Github not looking good.
The User Account just registered today.


Watch out when you downloading from that github , possible Malware !

Also this Account after 1 year not writing anything writes something.
Looks all a bit suspicious

I don't know who you are to make such accusations but I'm just not very active in here... Most of the time I'm not even logged in when checking the posts here.

I have been using the wallet and node for days now and my computer is fine. If you are too paranoid of malware, just use a VM.

Kind Regards

suspicious, but still watching the group's next steps  ;D

Rather check ZeroClassic. These current forks are just funny. There are every day dozens of new wannabe crypto projects that die in few days

Project has a lot of potential. Let me help out with marketing, chief.

You are also funny... You think you're some kind of crypto expert?

It’s a rubbish project. It’s Kas. If the mining machine starts mining, why should others participate?

That's rubbish to cheat AIS, he failed.

Zeroclassic is dead sir.


KARLSEN is about to melt faces. We are witnessing history.

Chinese manual:
https://youtu.be/VFx7j5rJ4Y4

Think it's gorbaniov devs with another 1 here. Second sign of scam is that it says no premine on yesterdays post, but network has been live since Nov 16,2023,12:12 AM GMT+2. Lie = scam.

Update: Lol, they even bothered to remove range dates from explorer and status page in order to hide the premine that dates 16 Nov - https://twitter.com/karlsennetwork

Recommend marking this project as a scam attempt.

Every help welcomed
This have to be a comnunity project.
Contact team on discord

We have no link with gor team.
the project is open source, compilable, runable and asic resistant from day 1. Which make a big difference.

The team is working hard on a clean explorer, clean desktop wallet, better miner, it will be released soon.
Forking kaspa and kaspa tools is not easy - we are trying to do it as clean as possible, respectfully of the original devs work, and it takes time.

chain is public, do not hesitate to shoot your explorer and share with the community.

Thanks for the warning

https://t.me/KarlsenNetwork


Karlsen Network Telegram for anyone interested

You may be right... which is why the wallet is set up on my scam VM :)

Right now they would only steal my hash. Which would be annoying, but not as bad as if they stole everything else.

It all depends on the devs' programming skill to keep up with kas team. If kas continue to rise, a competent fork can be very rewarding, I begin to mine this today with my old gpu.

We need a web wallet or some fork of kdx ;-)

That's true, 1 issue, when will someone actually do a proper fork and not greedy to f it up day 1. For this project I ain't mining something that has a full week of solo pre-mine.

Too many red flags. I'm giving this one a pass.

Nicely done. Chain sync is a disaster, though.

lol. explorer down. links dead.
they cry everything is legit, then after they scammed a few people they close up shop.
KAS fork? HA HA HA. Not even close.

The website has little information, it is not professional at all, there is a big difference between simplicity and sloppiness…

What is everyone expecting of a new shitcoin; a high capital glossy enterprise? It's copy paste space, kas didn't start out 'amazing' either, neither did all other caught on coins. Just have fun mining.

Explorer is fine, i have found no dead links.  Not sure how far this can go,  but I don't see it being a rug.  If it turns out to be one its still impressive, what am i out?  few days of power.

Are developers not allowed to mine their own coin? Someone has to start running the chain.

everytime the price of btc goes into a good shift, many scammers thrive hard to get crypto people's attention. So beware everyone!

They are allowed, but doing 1 week of pre-mine by mining it and then inviting others to join the project is not a "FAIR LAUNCH".

In order for you to become Kaspa, first of all, an announcement, then a decent wallet, starting from 0 and a pool or two with an agreement.

I appreciate this guy's opinion, he correctly warned about a lot of scam projects in this field

Here is a bit more to back up what Lafu is saying https://y3ti.uk/audits/Karlsen

Having studied the features of Karlsen (KLS), I believe that this coin does not have a serious future. Even if KLS is listed on some exchanges, it’s unlikely that this coin will take off. There is a lot of competition in the cryptocurrency market, promotion requires a lot of money, which the developers do not have, judging by their website and information about the project available on the Internet.

Idk man, pools are picking it up, hashrate is making a killing, first kaspa clone steering away from asics. Sure, speculative at this point, but even kaspa isn't user/time tried and tested like BTC. It definitely fills a niche. Going to be fun to see a first listing.

it will probably take time as well. KAS didn't just mature in a short period but this will likely fall as a scam when the development fails.  nothing is listed for free these days though so this is gonna be a struggle for dev with no support.

can't see a rich list but it says mined 2.38 %. supply is too much to make it. can't say there's a 50% chance that this going to succeed. ye wanna see the price after first exchange to list.

o.1u soon ;D

I wonder what the Kaspa developers think about the Karlsen development being presented on their behalf.

They don't care, nobody cares. Kaspa source code is public, anyone can use it as they are pleased.

low reward, low total supply makes it high priced, maybe
In the future, I may have to exchange 2 kas for 1 kas copy, really?
What a miracle =))

Watch out here when you downloading the wallet


Looks very suspicious all , and a lot things going when you start the wallet.

Source: https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/44eb8b9856eecc872c2ba6b88163dc567c2f2d72244887d878977637e2da3263/behavior (https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/44eb8b9856eecc872c2ba6b88163dc567c2f2d72244887d878977637e2da3263/behavior)

Hello community!
I am developer first Electrum-Kas wallet
Its GUI wallet based on electrum btc portable version and KDX wallet
Electrum-Kas wallet support Windows/Linux, have source code
You can easy recover/create your wallet. Also send and mine coins.
I am create and support new fast servers for sync your wallets
Electrum-kas support next projects: Kaspa, Karlsen and Pyrin.
If you interested - please check my github: https://github.com/troyseate/electrum-kas
If you find bug or errors - please leave feedback
Enjoy!

You are offering a wallet for Karlsen/Pyrin and at the same time you write literally the same thing as the scammer, word for word, who offered a Trojan under the guise of a wallet for Karlsen/Pyrin too.
His links have been deleted and cannot be compared with yours. But what an amazing coincidence, isn't it! It's just a coincidence, isn't it? Or..

It seems that this coin is not ASIC-resistant as they claim. Some users on their discord have been reporting that FPGA bitstreams are already done and mining.

Did you expect anything less?
FPGA are relatively simple to reprogram and since this is a 'modified' kheavyhash I'm sure it was easy to change a few bits to get it to hash this algo.

Gotta remember. Crypto is NOT fair. It will always be a game for the rich (who have the best gear).

Sorry, but I am not an expert for coding nor for mining.

And, I do not understand if for all these years (until recently) Monero could manage to remain ASIC-resistant, how some other coins can't also be?

I would be very thankful if someone could send me some link where I could find explanations how to check whether some coin is really ASIC-resistant or not.

They can happen if they want, why not, while the algo continues and the market is filled with asics according to this algo, a fork and those asics will instantly become garbage.

But those who issue coins first say CPU, then GPU, then FPGA and continue with ASIC by making agreements with companies. This is marketing.

For example, what would happen to kheavyhash asics if the algo changed to Kaspa right now????? Those who propose the garbage project do not change, there is definitely an agreement between them. Otherwise, it is easy for project developers to throw away ASICs, only FPGAs can keep up with the new situation. Currently, the KLS network is GPU supported, no, there are FPGAs that work on the network, but it is not public, just who told me this, oh those birds, those birds dddddddd

Need a GUI wallet plz.  :)

Remember me?


You said more than 5000 times to the children on discord: 1$ this week.
I got banned first time on discord, because i say to you: stop saying karlesen will hit 1$.


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Other account on discord:

You said on discord, karlsen will hit 500/1000$ !!!! lol

I said to you it's impossible.

Your answer: I GET BANNED immdediatly.........on discord.

Why?

https://xeggex.com/market/KLS_USDT

Are you wondering how flawless copy and paste is? Karlsen was born to end all this curiosity. The only thing they can't copy is the Kaspa coin price, which is why it continues to plummet.

a scam project.
they pre-mined 150M KLS, mining algorithm cannot resist FPGA, cheating Mexc listing. Raise money from the community and don't use it to promote mexc.
When someone mentions that the K10 FPGA can exploit KLS they will delete everything and kick that person out of discord.
This developer is a scam

From what I've seen, there are people making extra income mining this currency, but it's still too early to say anything positive about it. The price has already fallen by more than 90%.

LOL FOMO on kaspa by buying KLS and get dumped in KLS

hilarious as fuck hahaha, this is a classic pattern  ;D !

Please refrain from spreading misinformation about the project. The lack of a premine has been repeatedly clarified. Any unfounded claims without supporting evidence are not only unhelpful but also detrimental to the project's credibility.

The project has successfully launched on MEXC Global on January 31st, 2024 at 12:00 UTC, fulfilling the community's request.
https://www.mexc.com/support/articles/17827791513211

Project Karlsen Marketing Fund Launch Announcement

This strategic move is designed to accelerate our journey and broaden our horizons. Here’s what the fund will be used for:

1. Marketing and Promotion Funding: To amplify our presence and reach a wider audience, we're investing in comprehensive marketing and promotional activities. Expect innovative campaigns that will not only introduce Project Karlsen to potential new members but also deepen our connection with our existing community.

2. Further Exchange Listings: To enhance liquidity and make Karlsen more accessible, we're planning to list on additional exchanges. The names of these exchanges will be disclosed at a later stage, so stay tuned for exciting updates!

More information can be seen here (http://here)…

The shit coin that copied the Kaspium wallet that can't even program a wallet. I pity everyone who invested money in this shit this season.

Hardfork Announcement: Transition to KarlsenHashV2 on Mainnet on 13.09.2024, at approximately 13:37 UTC ⛓

We are excited to announce the upcoming hardfork on the Karlsen Network Mainnet, introducing the world’s first FishHash implementation in Rust and Go with a 1bps DAG. This hardfork will transition our network from KarlsenHashV1 to KarlsenHashV2, incorporating the new FishHashPlus 🐟➕algorithm. After extensive development and testing, we are now prepared to implement this significant upgrade.

Hardfork Details:
- Block Height: The hardfork is scheduled to occur at block height 26962009 on the DAAScore, which is estimated to be reached on September 13, 2024, at approximately 13:37 UTC.
  
- New Hashing Algorithm: KarlsenHashV2 will utilize FishHashPlus, a highly secure algorithm inspired by Lolliedieb's FishHash whitepaper. This new algorithm is designed to be fully ASIC-resistant and move out FPGA hardware, fostering a more decentralized and equitable mining environment.

Node Update Requirement:

To ensure a smooth transition and continued participation in the network, all node operators must update their software to support KarlsenHashV2. We strongly recommend switching to the Rust node implementation for the following reasons: Performance, Scalability, Security.

<https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.0.0 (https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.0.0)>

How to Update:

For detailed instructions on how to update your node and start mining with KarlsenHashV2, please visit our official documentation here: https://github.com/karlsen-network/docs/blob/main/Getting%20Started/Rust%20Full%20Node%20Installation.md (https://github.com/karlsen-network/docs/blob/main/Getting%20Started/Rust%20Full%20Node%20Installation.md)

Exchanges and Pool Operators:

To ensure a smooth transition across the ecosystem, we will be informing all exchanges and mining pool operators in advance of the hardfork date.

Thank you for your ongoing support and participation in our decentralized community.

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Essential Links for the Hardfork

- Rust Full Node: https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.0.0 (https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.0.0)

- Golang Full Node: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.1.0 (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.1.0)

- Official GPU Miner with Stratum: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-miner (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-miner)

- SRBmulti with KarlsenHashv2: https://github.com/doktor83/SRBMiner-Multi/releases (https://github.com/doktor83/SRBMiner-Multi/releases)

- Stratum Bridge: https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-stratum-bridge/releases (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsen-stratum-bridge/releases)

- Karlsen Documentation: https://github.com/karlsen-network/docs/tree/main (https://github.com/karlsen-network/docs/tree/main)

It's strange that this project hasn't died yet. Truly trash and a scam.

Hardfork Announcement: Critical bug fix release after testnet rehearsal with the community

We've recently realized that our previous method for difficulty adjustment isn't sufficient when a hardfork occurs, especially if the hashrate drops significantly. This situation necessitates rebuilding all releases, making it a mandatory update. Although this remains a single hardfork since we are still before the HF DAA score of `26962009`.

Please update your nodes in Mainnet to the following version:

- Rust Full Node: <https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.1.0 (https://github.com/karlsen-network/rusty-karlsen/releases/tag/v2.1.0)>
- Golang Full Node: <https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.2.0 (https://github.com/karlsen-network/karlsend/releases/tag/v2.2.0)>

It is important to do this before the HF DAA score `26962009` is reached on 13.09.2024, at approximately 13:37 UTC.

 — 12/09/2024 4:46 PM
Successful Hard Fork and Introduction of KarlsenHashV2 Algorithm ⚡

We are thrilled to announce that Karlsen Network has successfully completed a major hardfork, marking the introduction of our revolutionary KarlsenHashV2 algorithm. After 9 months of dedicated work—coding, testing, and thorough validation ⚗—this upgrade represents a monumental leap towards greater decentralization and network inclusivity. 👷‍♂️

KarlsenHashV2 was specifically designed to empower small GPU miners, making mining on our network more profitable for everyone, not just large players. This transition ensures a more distributed and resilient network, while reinforcing our commitment to decentralization. The algorithm is based on the FishHash 🐟 algorithm by Lolliedieb, the developer behind [Lolminer](https://github.com/Lolliedieb/lolMiner-releases/releases), which has proven to be extremely GPU-efficient.

We are especially grateful to IronFish Blockchain developers and Lolliedieb for their incredible work on this algorithm, which laid the foundation for KarlsenHashV2. 🧰

We are extremely proud of this achievement, as it is the first time a Kaspa-based BlockDAG has completed such a successful transition. This upgrade was a mandatory step for the exciting developments we have in store for Karlsen Network.

Now that this major milestone is behind us, our team is fully focused on expanding the Karlsen Network ecosystem. This includes integration with new exchanges and the Cosmos ecosystem, providing even more opportunities for growth and innovation. 🚀

Feel free to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/E5mBsbr8eR