Kadena is a proof-of-work blockchain that merges the consensus mechanism of Bitcoin with directed acyclic graph (DAG) principles to present a scalable rendition of Bitcoin. According to Kadena, it can uphold Bitcoin's security while delivering unmatched throughput, rendering the blockchain feasible for both enterprises and entrepreneurs. Its distinctive decentralized infrastructure is tailored for widespread adoption due to its multi-chain approach. Kadena pledges industrial scalability capable of supporting global financial systems and scaling as required. It also commits to maintaining energy efficiency at scale, enabling more transactions with the same energy input, setting it apart from Bitcoin. Furthermore, Kadena introduces crypto gas stations, enabling businesses to cover their customers' gas fees, addressing a significant hurdle in blockchain adoption for businesses. The network has expanded from 10 to 20 blockchains and has the capacity for further scaling in the future. The latest addition to Kadena is its private Kuro layer-two blockchain, facilitating up to 8,000 transactions per second across 500 nodes.