Kusama
The Canary Network for Polkadot — Experiment Boldly
- No KYC or registration
- Non-custodial — your keys, your crypto
- 1000+ supported exchange pairs
- Best available exchange rate
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About Kusama
Kusama (KSM) is Polkadot's 'canary network' — a live blockchain used as a testing ground for new features before they deploy on Polkadot mainnet. Unlike testnets, Kusama uses real economic value (KSM token) to simulate real-world conditions. Kusama parachains move faster with less governance scrutiny, attracting experimental DeFi, NFT, and cross-chain projects. Major Polkadot features (parachain auctions, crowdloans, XCM messaging) were all tested on Kusama first.
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How to Swap KSM
Exchanging Kusama (KSM) on SyntheticSwap requires no account creation or identity documents. Open SyntheticSwap, choose KSM as your source or target coin, provide your destination wallet address, and review the floating rate displayed. After sending KSM from your personal wallet to the deposit address, the swap processes automatically and your chosen asset is delivered directly to your wallet. SyntheticSwap never holds your funds at any point during the process.
How to Store KSM
KSM is stored in Polkadot.js extension (browser), Nova Wallet (mobile), SubWallet, or Ledger hardware wallet with Substrate support.
