# Kava

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:

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* [Staking Guide](#staking-guide)
* [Validator Address](#validator-address)
* [Performance](#performance)
* [Staking Mechanics](#staking-mechanics)

### Staking Guide

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### Validator Address

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<table><thead><tr><th width="202">Type</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Validator Name</td><td>Luganodes</td></tr><tr><td>Operator Address</td><td>kavavaloper1zw8ce44kdqzfu0r2t9qwr75gqdcarclf9fj9lt</td></tr></tbody></table>
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### Performance

Luganodes validator performance can be tracked [here](https://www.mintscan.io/kava/validators/kavavaloper1zw8ce44kdqzfu0r2t9qwr75gqdcarclf9fj9lt).

### Staking Mechanics

<table><thead><tr><th width="217">Metrics</th><th>Details</th><th data-hidden>Details</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Reward Frequency</td><td>Rewards are generated every ~6 seconds (1 block)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Auto-compounding</td><td>Compounding needs to be done manually </td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Slashing</td><td>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</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Stake Activation</td><td>Almost instant. Rewards are generated after 1 block (~6 seconds) from the time of stake</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Unbonding Period</td><td>21 days. After unstaking, users can access the staked funds after 21 days</td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>