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## Installing
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
# Ensure GO Modules are enabled
export GO111MODULE=on
make install
```
#### Create a Wallet
```
kvd init --chain-id=kava-testnet-1.1
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.
## License
Copyright © Kava Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.
Licensed under the [Apache v2 License](LICENSE).