Can the Cosmos+EVM joint chain with "DeAI" become a hub for developers?
Kava manages the design of a joint chain (EVM implementation + Cosmos SDK/IBC settlement) targeting a developer-friendly environment compatible with Solidity with interoperability of Cosmos. In 2025, Kava announced the DeAI roadmap (chat.kava.ai, DeepSeek R1) and launched AI tools, considering itself an ideal arena for configurable AI + financial primitives.
Why it may succeed: EVM compatibility reduces friction for developers; IBC opens up native cross-chain communication; a suite of AI tools (hosting models, chat user interfaces, agent primitives) can stimulate new automated strategies, NFT/token generator flows, and on-chain agent markets - a rare combination of a developer-friendly environment + cross-chain primitives. Recent data on chain metrics (KAVA staked, validators, bridged asset volume) shows significant activity.
Risks and what to verify: Execution risks in AI production (AI demos are easy, production is hard), security surface of bridges/IBC, pressure from token unlocking/maturities, and strong competition from other hybrid Cosmos/EVM platforms. Monitor developer activity (published contracts, open IBC channels), adoption of DeepSeek, and bridge audit reports.