Igra Network has launched a public mainnet and introduced a distributed execution layer compatible with Ethereum virtual machines on Kaspa’s proof-of-work BlockDAG. Releases are subject to six months of testing.
Igra Labs, a blockchain development company focused on scalable infrastructure, developed the network to address the lack of programmable smart contracts in the Kaspa ecosystem. Kaspa, a proof-of-work blockchain network, is growing in activity, but its lack of execution capabilities has limited its adoption of decentralized finance.
At launch, 15 protocols will be deployed on the network. These include Kaskad, a lending protocol similar to Aave. ZealousSwap, a decentralized exchange. Hyperlane is a cross-chain messaging provider. Wallet services, bridges, and analytical tools are also part of the initial ecosystem.
Security testing was conducted by Sigma Prime, a blockchain security company, and no open issues were reported. Igra Labs plans further upgrades in 2026, including a new execution engine and infrastructure designed for automated on-chain interactions.
The project is managed by an association based in Switzerland and operates on a decentralized governance model. A public token auction is scheduled for late March 2026 using an on-chain auction mechanism.
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