# Kusama

- **Website:** <https://kusama.network>
- **Primary alias:** `kusama.network`
- **Other aliases:** `KSM`
- **Verified:** yes
- **Founded:** 2019
- **Employees:** 10,001+
- **Company kind:** PUBLIC COMPANY

## Description

Kusama is a revolutionary brand that offers a scalable multi-chain network for radical innovation and early stage Polkadot deployments. As Polkadot's Canary Network, Kusama provides an experimental development environment for teams who want to move fast and innovate. Founded in 2019 by Gavin Wood, the founder of Polkadot and co-founder of Ethereum, Kusama acts as a risk-taking, fast-moving 'canary in the coal mine' for its cousin Polkadot. It allows developers to launch their custom blockchain projects with low economic barriers, enabling fast iteration and growth. With advanced technology and open governance, Kusama fosters an engaged community where network participants have a voice in shaping the evolution of the network. By leveraging Polkadot's global brand and developer community, teams can gain valuable experience and build their community and brand on Kusama before deployment. Take your project to the next level with Kusama's innovation, scalability, and interoperability. Contact our team to get started.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/channel/UCq4MRrQhdoIR0b44GxcCPxw)
- [github](https://github.com/paritytech)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/kusamanetwork)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/kusamanetwork)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBq2F0g-i/w/880/h/880/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1759793770706)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBq2F0g-i/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1768403747851)
- crypto-logo-ksm-png — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBq2F0g-i/w/200/h/200/theme/dark/idCs5vlVzL.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1768403749584)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crater Brown | #492227 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |
| Rose | #ff0066 | accent |

## Fonts

- monospace — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idBq2F0g-i/w/1500/h/500/iduIlOzqRc.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1759793770973)

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