Kava is a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain that combines the strengths of Cosmos and Ethereum to support a wide range of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. By utilizing Cosmos’s scalability and interoperability alongside Ethereum’s developer ecosystem, Kava enables efficient multi-chain operations. This dual-chain architecture, consisting of both Ethereum and Cosmos co-chains, allows developers to build EVM-compatible applications while leveraging Cosmos’s Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol for seamless asset transfers across blockchains.

In 2024, Kava implemented a zero-inflation tokenomics model, capping the total supply of its native KAVA token at 1.08 billion. This shift to a deflationary model aims to enhance long-term value stability, with staking rewards now drawn from a fixed pool rather than inflationary emissions. This approach, part of Kava’s “Kava 15” update, is intended to attract sustainable investment by aligning rewards with a fixed supply, reducing market dilution, and supporting a more predictable economic environment for users and developers.

Kava’s ecosystem has also benefited from strategic partnerships, including Binance’s integration of native USDT on the Kava EVM, which enhances liquidity and accessibility for Kava users. Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) was also launched on Kava, adding substantial liquidity and allowing Kava users to access assets directly from other prominent ecosystems, including Ethereum. These collaborations reflect Kava's goal of becoming a multi-chain DeFi hub, offering extensive cross-chain asset functionality and promoting DeFi adoption through user-friendly and developer-centric features.