Krosscoin
KSSWaves-forked Layer1 blockchain enabling RWA tokenization and LPoS
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About Krosscoin
Krosscoin's journey began with the launch of its ERC-20 token (KSS-ETH) and a vision for a Layer-1 blockchain, as outlined in its 2017 whitepaper and Bitcointalk announcement. The project's long-term significance lies in its strategic pivot from a simple app monetization platform to a dedicated Layer-1 infrastructure. Key milestones include the initial token swap mechanism (555 KSS-Waves = 1 KSS-ETH), which demonstrated cross-chain interoperability intent, and the planned migration to a native Kross Blockchain with a 21 million KSS-Kross supply. The development of the Pipdroid app family (Pearl and Petal) served as early proof-of-concept for the ecosystem, while the partnership with MessengerBank and the appointment of Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi as Director of Funding marked early institutional validation. The project's enduring contribution is its focus on a consumption-based monetization API, aiming to create a decentralized mobile app ecosystem, though its full mainnet launch and ecosystem growth remain the critical long-term tests.
In the past six months, Krosscoin (Kross Protocol) made key progress around its Mainnet 2.0 upgrade. On May 20, 2026, it signed a validator MOU with blockchain security firm CertiK, which will operate an independent validator node to verify transactions and participate in block production, improving network security and decentralization. Mainnet 2.0, dubbed "Breakpoint", was scheduled to go live on June 1, shifting from a holding-oriented structure to a participation-based network, with about 98% governance approval. Future focus includes KSS-token-based Layer1 infrastructure, a "pay-as-you-use" framework for apps, onboarding more validators, strengthening decentralized governance, and continuing blockchain-based document/email certification. The roadmap centers on participation incentives and ecosystem expansion after the mainnet upgrade.
Based on available information, Krosscoin's core executives include:
Efosa Ighodaro: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), responsible for overall strategy and management.
Jakob Antonov: Chief Technology Officer (CTO), responsible for technical architecture and product development.
No clear co-founder information was found.