【KAVA Staking Guide】Choose the right node to turn your $KAVA from 'lying flat' to 'earning'

As the core of the Kava network ecosystem, KAVA tokens are not just for trading—by delegating staking to nodes, holders can participate in network maintenance and earn stable rewards, which is also an important cornerstone of ecosystem security. Nodes are essentially network validators responsible for transaction confirmations and block production. Once KAVA staking is bound, it can further enhance the network's decentralization and resistance to attacks. Participating during #KavaBNBChainSummer allows for deeper integration into ecological development.

Choosing the right node is key to staking profits. First, look at the uptime; only nodes with over 99% uptime can ensure stable earnings; frequently offline nodes will directly lead to reward losses. Next, pay attention to the commission rate; 5%-10% is the reasonable range in the industry, while excessively high commissions will significantly compress your net earnings. Lastly, don't overlook governance participation; validators who actively vote care more about the long-term development of the ecosystem, and their reliability far exceeds that of 'silent nodes'. @kava The official has repeatedly emphasized the need to comprehensively evaluate these three dimensions when selecting nodes, to avoid pitfalls from blind choices.

The operation process is simple and easy to use. First, prepare a supporting wallet such as Keplr or Leap Wallet, connect to the Kava chain, and enter the staking interface; filter the target nodes from the validator list and enter the staking amount to complete the delegation. Remember to reserve a small amount of $KAVA as gas fees to prevent interruptions due to insufficient balance during the operation. After delegation, the tokens will enter a 21-day unbinding period, during which you can monitor the node's performance and rewards in real-time through the block explorer, with clear and traceable earnings details.

Risk control is equally important: if a node has double signing or is offline for an extended period, a penalty mechanism will be triggered, and your KAVA may be slashed (partially confiscated). Therefore, it is essential to check the historical records before choosing a node, avoiding validators with 'black spots'. Additionally, staking KAVA also grants governance voting rights, allowing token weight to influence network decisions, truly achieving 'holding is participating'. At #KavaBNBChainSummer , master these skills to ensure your $KAVA steadily earns long-term profits!