The Good Tech Companies - Igra Network Launches Public Mainnet as Decentralized EVM Layer on Kaspa's Proof-of-Work BlockDAG

Episode Date: March 19, 2026

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/igra-network-launches-public-mainnet-as-decentralized-evm-layer-on-kaspas-proof-of-work-blockdag. The mainnet launch follows a testnet that processed over 730,000 transactions across 21 million blocks with zero state divergence. Fifteen protocols are deployi Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #blockdag, #chainwire, #press-release, #blockchain-development, #crypto-exchange, #evm-compatibility, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @chainwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @chainwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Igra Labs has opened public access to Igra Network, a decentralized EVM-compatible execution layer built on Kaspa's proof-of-work BlockDAG. The mainnet launch follows a testnet that processed over 730,000 transactions across 21 million blocks with zero state divergence. Fifteen protocols are deploying at launch alongside cross-chain connectivity through Hyperlane.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. IGRA network launches public mainnet as decentralized EVM layer on Caspus Proof of Work Block Dag by Chainwire. Zug, Switzerland, March 19, 2026, Chainwire. Following six months of testing with zero state divergence, IGRA Network opens public access to a 3,000 plus TPS smart contract environment secured by proof of work consensus. 15 Protocoleret Deploying at Launch alongside cross-chain connectivity through Hyperlane.

Asecurity audit by Sigma-compleated with no unresolved issues. IGRA Labs has opened public access to IGRA network, a decentralized EVM-compatible execution layer built on CASPA's proof of work block DAG. The main at launch follows a test net that processed over 730,000 transactions across 21 million blocks with zero state divergence. CASPA is a proof of work blockchain with a market capitalization nearing $1 billion and more than 500,000 active addresses. The ecosystem generated $486 million in trading volume on the day KRC20 token protocol functionality launched, demonstrating significant latent demand for on-chain activity.

Despite that demand, the ecosystem has operated with less than $1 million in defy total value locked due to the absence of a decentralized and programmable smart contract layer. IGRA network is built to close that gap. By inheriting Kaspas' proof of work security while delivering full Ethereum virtual machine compatibility, the network gives the ecosystem's existing user base and a global developer community of over 100,000 solidity engineers a shared execution environment for the first time. IGRA operates as a base roll-up, a design in which transaction ordering IS delegated entirely to the base layer rather than handled by a centralized sequencer. Caspa miners sequence IGRA

transactions without the ability to read their contents, a structural property that provides resistance to MEV extraction, front running, and transaction censorship at the protocol level rather than as an application layer patch. The network delivers over 3,000 transactions per second with sub second inclusion latency, powered by Caspa's 10 block per second block DAG architecture and parallel transaction sequencing. Unlike linear blockchains, transactions queue in a single ordering chain, the block DAG processes multiple blocks simultaneously, providing the throughput required for Defy workloads at scale. A security audit by Sigma Prime, the firm behind Ethereum's lighthouse consensus client, completed clean with no unresolved issues.

Fifteen protocols have committed to deploy at launch spanning Defy, infrastructure, wallets, and stablecoins. Launch partners include Cascod, Avev3-style lending and borrowing, Zellis Swap, Uniswap v2 decentralized exchange, zealous auctions protocol, continuous clearing auctions token launch, Hyperlane, cross-chain messaging and USDC. E-Bridging, Casparia and Casware, Wallets, CADBridge, KRC20 token and KRC-721 NFT bridging, dagscan, Block Explorer, and Caspa. Com, Decks and Launchpad, ecosystem partners collectively manage over $5 million in total value locked across the Caspa ecosystem. Caspa's native token wraps 1 to 1 to I-KAS on IGRA through a trust-minimized bridge

backed by locked CASAS on L1, serving as the network's gas token. Greater than IGRA Labs plans to introduce a second-generation execution engine greater than incorporating Block STM parallel processing in the second half of 2026, greater than alongside agent-native infrastructure for machine-to-machine payment, greater than identity, and orchestration, positioning the network for the emerging greater than autonomous agent economy. Greater than greater than, there is over a billion dollars in ecosystem value on CASPA and $486 million greater than in volume on a single day when KRC20 launched, yet almost no sufficiently greater than decentralized programmable infrastructure exists to capture it,

said Pavel, Emden, CEO of IGRA Labs. Greater than, that gap is now closed. Igera delivers full EVM programmability without greater than compromising on the security properties that brought people to greater than proof of work. Fifteen teams committed before Maynett went live. Hyperlane greater than gives us cross-chain connectivity and stable coin access from day one, and greater than cascod brings institutional grade lending to proof of work for the first greater than time, said Ashton Wood, head of ecosystem and business development at IGRA Labs.

The infrastructure is live and the ecosystem is ready. The IG Labs core team includes former DAG Labs engineers who contributed to shipping Casp his original Mainet, alongside Panther Protocol alumni and EVM client contributors. The project is governed by a Swiss association with a functioning Dow governance structure following a successful token generation event. A public token auction for the IGRA governance and security token is scheduled for late March 26 through Zab, Zellis Auctions Protocol, an on-chain continuous clearing auction on IGRA network, htttps colon slash-slash-igray Labs. Com, public auction, overview.

The same mechanism powered Aztex $59 million sale. On-chain price discovery. No lock-up or vesting. Tocons fully liquid on claim. Participation is open to anyone with I-KAS on the network, $0.006 floor. 3.5% of supply. Details at IGRA Labs, Com, secondary on-chain trading through Zellis swap decks. About IGRA network network is a based roll-up on capital.

PASPA's proof of workblock DAG delivering full EVM compatibility, 3000 plus TPS, sub-second finality, and architectural MEV resistance without a centralized sequencer. Learn more at IGRA Labs.com. HTTPS colon slash-slash-IGR Labs.com. Contact C.O. Pavel Emden Igra Association Contacts at IGRA. Network. This story was published as a press release by Chainwire under Hacker Noon Business Blogging Program Disclaimer. This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex, and involve high risks. This can mean high prices, volatility and potential loss of your initial investment. You should consider your financial situation, investment purposes, and consult with a financial advisor before making any

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