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### Participate in Kava testnets and [snag a founder badge](./docs/REWARDS.md)!

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Reference implementation of Kava, a blockchain for cross-chain DeFi. Built using the [comsos-sdk](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk).

## Quick Start

```sh
make install
```

To join the latest testnet, head over to the [testnet repo](https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava-testnets).

## License

Copyright © Kava Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.

Licensed under the [Apache v2 License](LICENSE.md).