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Kusama

Kusama

KSM#324
$2.8774-2.59%
$2.8516
$2.976624h Range
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About Kusama

Kusama (KSM) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2019. Kusama has a current supply of 18,660,427.64225983. The last known price of Kusama is 2.86836919 USD and is down -2.98 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 306 active market(s) with $2,215,426.84 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://kusama.network/.

Kusama Markets

ExchangePairPriceVolume (24h)Trust
BitDeltaKSM/USDT$3.11$1.34Myellow
HTXKSM/USDT$3.09$1.1Myellow
BinanceKSM/USDT$3.11$516.21Kgreen
WhiteBITKSM/USDT$3.11$278.15Kgreen
PhemexKSM/USDT$3.09$272.92Kgreen
OKXKSM/USDT$3.10$227.84Kgreen
PionexKSM/USDT$3.11$179.43Kgreen
XT.COMKSM/USDT$3.11$134.23Kgreen
LBankKSM/USDT$3.10$133.28Kgreen
CoinWKSM/USDT$3.11$126.41Kgreen
BloFinKSM/USDT$3.09$113.11Kyellow
BYDFiKSM/USDT$3.10$96.69Kgreen
KrakenKSM/USD$3.11$82.28Kgreen
MEXCKSM/USDT$3.10$57.72Kgreen
Coinbase ExchangeKSM/USD$3.11$41.75Kgreen
TothemoonKSM/USD$3.11$41.44Kyellow
BingXKSM/USDT$3.10$40.56Kgreen
BitvavoKSM/EUR$3.12$40.4Kgreen
BitrueKSM/USDT$3.10$35.78Kgreen
BtcTurk | KriptoKSM/TRY$3.11$33.9Kgreen

Kusama Price History

Kusama (KSM) reached its all-time high of $621.71 on May 17, 2021, and trades 99.5% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $0.876572 on January 14, 2020, and the price has since risen 228% from that low.

YearOpenHighLowCloseChange
2026(YTD)$6.8223$8.4317$2.8516$2.8774-57.82%
2025$34.15$36.58$6.5679$7.0481-79.36%
2024$51.28$60.01$14.96$32.94-35.76%
2023$22.51$58.56$16.84$45.01+99.96%
2022$289.03$296.28$23.09$23.09-92.01%
2021$69.59$596.19$62.58$277.30+298.48%
2020$6.337$72.02$5.295$72.02+1036.50%

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Kusama FAQ

What is Kusama (KSM)?

Kusama (KSM) is a blockchain network launched in 2019 as a canary network for Polkadot. It provides a live environment for testing new features and parachains before they are deployed on Polkadot. Kusama is built on a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism and supports on-chain governance, allowing stakeholders to vote on network upgrades. It is designed for rapid innovation and experimentation.

How does Kusama work?

Kusama uses a nominated proof-of-stake (NPoS) consensus, where token holders can nominate validators to secure the network. It supports parachains, which are specialized blockchains that connect to the main relay chain. Kusama enables on-chain governance, allowing token holders to propose and vote on changes. The network is designed to be highly scalable and interoperable, with a focus on speed and flexibility for developers.

What is KSM used for?

KSM is the native token of Kusama. It is used for staking to secure the network and earn rewards, for participating in on-chain governance by voting on proposals, and for bonding to lease parachain slots. KSM also serves as a means of payment for transaction fees within the network. Its utility is central to the operation and evolution of the Kusama ecosystem.

How does Kusama differ from Polkadot?

Kusama is a canary network for Polkadot, meaning it is a more experimental and faster-moving version. While both share similar technology, Kusama has lower barriers to entry for parachains and governance, and it is intended for early-stage testing. Polkadot is more conservative and aims for stability and security, whereas Kusama prioritizes speed and innovation. KSM is the token for Kusama, while DOT is for Polkadot.

What is the current price of Kusama?

Kusama is currently priced at $2.88, down 2.59% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #324 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, KSM is down 8.74%.

What is Kusama's market cap?

Kusama has a market capitalization of $53.69M. The 24-hour trading volume is $2.25M, reflecting the total value of KSM traded across all exchanges in the last day.

How many Kusama coins are in circulation?

There are currently 18.66M KSM in circulation. The total supply is 18.66M KSM.