🔍 Recent Highlights
1. “$KAVA Mature Network Policy” ratified
On September 15, 2025, the Kava community approved the Kava Mature Network Policy, a framework that outlines values and benchmarks for what it means for Kava to be a “fully mature and decentralized” blockchain network. This includes aspects like finalized development, distributed ownership, decentralized governance, and infrastructure.
2. Integration with Stargate for cross-chain interoperability
Kava integrated with Stargate, allowing users on the BNB Chain to bridge, trade, and provide liquidity for KAVA via PancakeSwap. This enhances cross-chain usability.
3. Updates to #IBC light clients with Secret Network
Both Kava and the Secret Network communities updated their IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) light clients (on/about August 22, 2025). This ensures continued secure cross-chain communication between the two networks.
4. Kava 18 Mainnet upgrade
Earlier in 2025, Kava activated the Kava 18 mainnet upgrade, which resolved issues with USDT transactions over IBC and improved network reliability.
