diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 574b31c3..7bde2cb9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -19,45 +19,19 @@ ### [Telegram](https://t.me/kavalabs) | [Medium](https://medium.com/kava-labs) | [Validator Chat](https://riot.im/app/#/room/#kava-validators:matrix.org) -### Participate in the Kava testnet and [snag a founder badge](./docs/REWARDS.md)! +### Participate in Kava testnets and [snag a founder badge](./docs/REWARDS.md)! -## Installing +Reference implementation of Kava, a blockchain for cross-chain DeFi. Built using the [comsos-sdk](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk). -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). +## Quick Start -#### Installing KVD - -``` -git clone https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava.git -cd kava -# Ensure GO Modules are enabled -export GO111MODULE=on +```sh make install ``` -#### Create a Wallet - -``` -kvd init --chain-id=kava-testnet-2000 -kvcli keys add -``` - -**Be sure to back up your mnemonic!** - -#### Create a Genesis Transaction - -``` -kvd add-genesis-account $(kvcli keys show -a) 1000000000000ukava -kvd gentx --name --amount 1000000000000ukava --ip -``` - -A genesis transaction should be written to `$HOME/.kvd/config/gentx/gentx-.json` - -#### Submit Genesis Transaction - -To be included in the genesis file for testnet two, fork the [testnets repo](https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava-testnets) and copy your genesis transaction to the `2000` directory. Submit your fork including your genesis transaction as a PR. +To join the latest testnet, head over to the [testnet repo](https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava-testnets). ## License