Step 1: Wallet and Gas. Use a common EVM wallet to add the Kava network and prepare a small amount of KAVA for transaction fees. Don't rush to transfer a large amount at once; start with a small test transfer to see confirmation time and fees.
Step 2: Asset Entry. You have two paths: enter mainstream assets via the Ethereum bridge, or transfer Cosmos native assets through IBC. Just choose the path you are more familiar with, and remember to check the receiving address and transaction status in the browser, developing a habit of verification.
Step 3: Start with familiar categories. There's no need to immediately 'sprint across all categories' on a new chain. First use DEX for swaps and LPs, then try lending or stable yield pools. Once you're familiar with fees, slippage, and confirmation rhythm, consider more advanced strategy combinations.
Step 4: Pay attention to liquidation rules. Be clear about the liquidation threshold, penalty ratios, and oracle sources for lending and leverage pools. Kava confirms quickly, but extreme market conditions can still lead to liquidation. Set price alerts to allow yourself time to react.
Step 5: Cross-chain ≠ Mindless Multi-chain. IBC is convenient, but do not spread your assets across multiple chains to the point of forgetting management. Create an 'asset inventory' for yourself: which chain, which pool, what positions. Spend 5 minutes each week reviewing to avoid the 'lost money' debacle.
Step 6: Make good use of official and community resources. New assets, new pools, and new incentives will generally be announced first on-chain and in community channels. Don't just follow KOLs; summarize your own judgment path: asset source—depth—contract duration—audit status—governance parameters, five steps.
Step 7: Fee Management. Although Kava's fees are friendly, frequently switching pools and claiming can also incur costs. Combine multiple small operations into regular batches to save both money and effort.
Step 8: Safety First. When interacting with contracts, check if the contract address matches the official one; do not grant unlimited authorization; do not click on unknown links, and do not claim unfamiliar airdrops. The premise for stable profits is account security.
In summary: On Kava, the general feeling is that it's 'easy to use, scalable, and cross-chain friendly.' Seek progress while maintaining stability; streamline your experience, memorize the checklist, and manage the rhythm well, and you'll be able to use this chain comfortably and for a long time.
