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Reference implementation of Kava, a blockchain for cross-chain DeFi. Built using the [cosmos-sdk](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk). ## Mainnet The current recommended version of the software for mainnet is [v0.19.0](https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava/releases/tag/v0.19.0). The master branch of this repository often contains considerable development work since the last mainnet release and is __not__ runnable on mainnet. ### Installation and Setup For detailed instructions see [the Kava docs](https://docs.kava.io/docs/participate/validator-node). ```bash git checkout v0.21.0 make install ``` ## Testnet For further information on joining the testnet, head over to the [testnet repo](https://github.com/Kava-Labs/kava-testnets). ## Docs Kava protocol and client documentation can be found in the [Kava docs](https://docs.kava.io). If you have technical questions or concerns, ask a developer or community member in the [Kava discord](https://discord.com/invite/kQzh3Uv). ## License Copyright © Kava Labs, Inc. All rights reserved. Licensed under the [Apache v2 License](LICENSE.md).