This guide assumes you have worked with `cosmos-sdk` blockchains previously. If you are just getting started, great! See the complete guide [here](https://medium.com/kava-labs).
#### Installing KVD
```
git clone https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava.git
cd kava
go install ./cmd/kvd ./cmd/kvcli
```
#### Create a Wallet
```
kvd init --chain-id=kava-testnet-1 <your-moniker>
kvcli keys add <your_wallet_name>
```
**Be sure to back up your mnemonic!**
#### Create a Genesis Transaction
```
kvd add-genesis-account $(kvcli keys show <your_wallet_name> -a) 1000000kava