KuMining, a multi-asset cloud mining platform backed by KuCoin, has launched KAS Cloud Mining, adding Kaspa's native KAS token to its supported mining products. The company announced the rollout on August 25, 2026.

The service offers eligible users access to professional KAS mining infrastructure through contracts ranging from seven to 360 days, eliminating the need to purchase or operate ASIC hardware. The launch also further integrates KuMining with the KuCoin exchange, enabling users to manage mining proceeds within the exchange's existing ecosystem.

How the Service Works

KAS is the native token of Kaspa, a proof-of-work blockDAG network that relies on ASIC hardware for mining.

Rather than buying physical mining equipment, users of KuMining's cloud service purchase hashrate. They do not need to source hardware or power, or to configure mining pools, and daily KAS output depends on the amount of hashrate purchased and the terms of the specific product.

The service uses a pool-based mining model, which KuMining says provides more consistent and observable output than solo mining. It also follows a "mine first, pay electricity later" model: users pay the hashrate fee upfront, while electricity costs are settled over time. According to the company, this structure reduces upfront costs but does not necessarily reduce total mining expenses.

KAS Cloud Mining is integrated with KuCoin, allowing users to manage mining output through the exchange without the need for separate mining pools or wallets.

Kaspa Mining Profitability Depends on Costs and Efficiency

Kaspa mining can be profitable in 2026, but the margin is relatively tight and depends heavily on electricity costs and mining efficiency.

MillionMiner's current KAS mining calculator estimates a KAS price of about $0.029 and, under its displayed assumptions, about $3.12 in daily profit, $94.99 in monthly profit and $1,139.92 annually after electricity and pool fees.

The calculator notes that these figures reflect current network conditions and do not include cooling or maintenance costs.

Broader Context

Cloud mining makes proof-of-work mining more accessible to retail users by removing the need to buy and operate expensive hardware. For Kaspa specifically, a cloud offering like this reflects the practical constraints of ASIC-based mining, where access to hardware, power, and pool setup can be a barrier for individual users. The launch also highlights growing competition among cryptocurrency exchanges to offer mining products alongside trading and staking services, with integrations designed to keep users inside a single platform for account management and payouts.

Source: DailyCoin