Kava is a Layer-1 blockchain built using the Cosmos SDK and supporting the EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine).
Kava focuses on:
* DeFi → lending, borrowing, stablecoins, yield farming.
* Cross-chain interoperability → connecting Cosmos & Ethereum.
* Developer ecosystem → incentives through Kava Rise (a reward program for builders).
Kava stands out because of its unique position as a “bridge” between Cosmos ↔ Ethereum, its automated incentive program for developers, and its strong focus on DeFi with a mature stablecoin & lending ecosystem.
