Kava is a blockchain technology that operates at the foundational level, with a primary focus on expanding the capabilities and capacity of its protocol. Utilizing a unique 'co-chain' design, it combines elements from both the Ethereum and Cosmos blockchains to create a system that is compatible with up to thirty different blockchain networks within the Cosmos ecosystem. This architecture allows for enhanced scalability and growth potential.
You can find the link to the block explorer below:
Luganodes validator performance can be tracked here.
Staking Mechanics
Metrics
Details
Reward Frequency
Rewards are generated every ~6 seconds (1 block)
Auto-compounding
Compounding needs to be done manually
Slashing
Validator attesting two different blocks will be slashed and will be penalised 5% of their stake. They will be kicked from the active validator set too
Stake Activation
Almost instant. Rewards are generated after 1 block (~6 seconds) from the time of stake
Unbonding Period
21 days. After unstaking, users can access the staked funds after 21 days
