FAQ
What is Lava?
What is Lava?
Lava is a Cosmos-SDK–based network that decentralizes blockchain data access. Providers serve RPC/API relays via an off-chain protocol; staking, pairing, payments, and incentives are settled on-chain.
What wallets are supported?
What wallets are supported?
Common Cosmos wallets include Keplr and Leap (Ledger supported). You can add the Lava chain directly in these wallets per the official docs.
Are there fees?
Are there fees?
On-chain transactions pay gas in LAVA. For RPC/API usage, developers buy on-chain subscription plans measured in Compute Units (CU); rewards are distributed to providers based on relays served and QoS.
What is the unbonding period?
What is the unbonding period?
The staking unbonding period is currently ~21 days (Cosmos staking module). Parameters can change via governance; always check current chain parameters.
How do I stake or delegate LAVA?
How do I stake or delegate LAVA?
Add the Lava chain in a supported wallet (e.g., Keplr/Leap), choose a validator, and delegate. Rewards accrue per protocol rules; after starting an unstake, funds become withdrawable once the unbonding period ends.