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What is Lava Network?

Lava Network is a modular, decentralized blockchain data access infrastructure (RPC and API), built as an appchain on the Cosmos SDK with DPoS consensus. It is designed to provide reliable, high-performance data across 30+ chains for dApps, wallets, and exchanges. Founded in 2021, the project connects node operators with data consumers requiring resilient RPC services for critical on-chain actions like swaps, minting, and transactions. The network processes billions of daily requests using routing optimized for geolocation and Quality of Service (QoS). Unlike centralized providers prone to downtime and censorship, Lava creates a competitive peer-to-peer market that improves uptime (99.99%), reduces latency, and allows permissionless integration of new chains via modular specifications, democratizing universal multi-chain data access. The network runs on the native token $LAVA (total supply: 1 billion), used for payments, staking for validators and RPC providers, governance, and penalties for poor performance, constantly incentivizing quality and decentralization.

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User Guide (Lava Network)

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Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have:

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Compatible Wallet

You must use Keplr Wallet, available as a browser extension or mobile app. 👉 https://keplr.app/ During setup, make sure the Lava mainnet (not testnet) is added to your wallet.

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LAVA Tokens

You must hold:
  • 4,000 LAVA
  • Approx. ~$488 USD (as of 11/19/2025 — check live price)
Check the current price: 👉 https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/lava-network/ You can purchase LAVA on exchanges such as:

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Cripto Host Account

You must have an active account: 👉 https://cripto.host/
💡 Note:
  • The Expert Plan includes dedicated infrastructure configured to run a Lava provider node.
  • The Basic Plan offers simple delegation to our validator machine, with a 5% commission on rewards.
  • No personal hardware is required.

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Step-by-Step Setup

Follow the steps below. Cripto Host automates the rest.

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1. Choose Your Plan on Cripto Host

Go to: 👉 https://cripto.host/ Select one of the following: Lava Complete your purchase to activate the deployment process.

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2. Retrieve Wallet Data from the Dashboard

Within approximately 20 minutes after purchase, access the Node Details page in your Cripto Host dashboard. You will find:
  • The automatically generated Lava wallet address
  • The recovery seed phrase (12/24 words)
⚠️ Store your seed phrase securely offline. Never share it. This wallet is automatically generated by the Cripto Host setup script.

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3. Configure Your Wallet in Keplr

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Add the Lava Network to Keplr

If Lava is not already available:
  1. Go to:
    👉 https://chains.keplr.app/
  2. Search for Lava (Mainnet)
  3. Click “Add to Keplr”
  4. Approve the connection

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Restore the Wallet

  1. Open Keplr
  2. Click “Import Wallet” or “Restore Wallet”
  3. Enter the seed phrase provided by Cripto Host
  4. Set a password
Your Lava wallet will now be synchronized. Verify that the Lava network is visible in your Keplr dashboard.

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Deposit LAVA Tokens

To fund your node:
  1. Open the Receive tab in Keplr
  2. Copy your Lava wallet address
  3. Transfer 4,000 LAVA from your exchange
Once the deposit is detected:
  • For Expert Plan → The Cripto Host script automatically proceeds with provider installation and staking.
  • For Basic Plan → Simply delegate your LAVA tokens via the platform and start earning rewards.

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4. Automatic Activation & Staking

Once the 4,000 LAVA deposit is confirmed on-chain:
  • The Cripto Host script automatically executes the required staking
  • RPC endpoints are configured
  • The provider node is activated
You can monitor progress in your Cripto Host dashboard.

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What Happens Next?

After activation:
  • ✅ Earn LAVA rewards for providing high-quality RPC services
  • ✅ Performance-based distribution (stake + uptime dependent)
  • ✅ 24/7 monitoring with ≥99% uptime guarantee
  • ✅ SLA compliance aligned with Lava Network requirements
  • ✅ Full dashboard visibility (rewards, status, metrics)

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