Kava is a Layer-1 blockchain that merges the speed and interoperability of Cosmos with the development capabilities of Ethereum. Engineered from scratch, Kava is tailored to optimize resources for protocol expansion, leveraging its Cosmos EVM technology to achieve peak scalability, velocity, security, and developer assistance. Developers on Kava partake in a portion of the $750 million developer incentive fund through Kava Rise, utilizing the program's blockchain-driven distribution mechanism, which aims to reward leading protocols monthly based on their usage.