How to Deposit KAVA on OKX? Funding Tutorial
To deposit KAVA on OKX, you follow a standard on-chain deposit process: log in → obtain the KAVA deposit address → initiate a transfer from an external wallet. The key prerequisite is that you hold the Kava network version supported by OKX, and the deposit address must match the selected network.
KAVA is the native token of the Kava blockchain, which supports both Cosmos SDK address formats and EVM-compatible address formats. Below is the complete step-by-step guide.
Prerequisites
You have registered an OKX account and completed identity verification (KYC), which is required to use deposit and trading features.
Your KAVA tokens are on the Kava mainnet (address format starting with kava1), and your wallet has sufficient balance to cover the transaction gas fee.
You are certain that you hold native KAVA on the Kava mainnet and not a wrapped version on another network.
Step 1: Confirm OKX Supports KAVA Deposits
OKX currently supports trading and deposit services for Kava (KAVA).
Before depositing, verify the support on the OKX deposit page:
Open the OKX app or website, go to [Assets] → [Deposit].
Search for "KAVA".
Confirm that KAVA appears in the list and the "Deposit" button is available.
If you cannot find it or the "Deposit" button is unavailable, deposits are currently not supported — check the latest deposit/withdrawal status on the OKX Status page.
Completion Standard: The OKX deposit page shows KAVA with an available deposit entry.
Step 2: Get Your KAVA Deposit Address on OKX
App:
Open the OKX app, tap [Assets] at the bottom → [Deposit].
Search "KAVA" and select KAVA.
For the network, choose Kava (Kava mainnet).
The page will display the deposit address; tap to copy it.
Web:
Log in to the OKX official website, click [Asset Management] → [Deposit].
Search for KAVA and select the Kava network.
Copy the displayed deposit address.
Completion Standard: Successfully copied the KAVA deposit address generated by OKX.
Selecting the wrong network will result in loss of assets — always choose Kava mainnet, not Ethereum or BSC or other networks.
Step 3: Initiate KAVA Transfer from External Wallet
Open the wallet where you hold KAVA (such as Keplr, Cosmostation, MetaMask configured for Kava EVM network, or any wallet supporting Kava mainnet).
Select "Send" or "Transfer", paste the OKX deposit address copied in Step 2.
The Kava mainnet address starts with kava1 and contains 43 characters. Verify the address by confirming the kava1 prefix.
Enter the amount of KAVA you intend to deposit (remember to reserve gas fee).
After double-checking the address, confirm the transaction.
Completion Standard: The transaction is submitted successfully and a transaction hash (TxID) is generated.
Step 4: Confirm Arrival
Return to the OKX app or website, go to [Assets] → [Deposit History].
KAVA deposit requires confirmations on the Kava mainnet, usually completed within a few minutes.
When the deposit record status changes to "Completed" and the KAVA balance increases in [Assets], the deposit is successful.
Completion Standard: The OKX asset page shows the updated KAVA balance.
Common Failure Reasons
Depositing a non-Kava mainnet version of KAVA
If you hold wrapped KAVA tokens on another network (such as BSC or Ethereum), sending them directly to a Kava mainnet address will not arrive. Before depositing, always confirm the coin and network match on the OKX deposit page — both the sending and receiving platforms must select the same coin and network, and the contract information for the token must correspond.
Risk Reminders
Wrong network risk: Sending KAVA to a non-Kava mainnet address may result in irreversible asset loss. Make sure to select Kava as the network on the deposit page before proceeding.
Address verification: A Kava address starts with kava1 and has 43 characters. After pasting it into your wallet, carefully check the first and last few characters character by character to prevent clipboard hijacking.
Platform does not guarantee return: If you deposit a coin or network not supported by the platform, OKX will try its best to assist, but does not promise 100% recovery.
How to Confirm Deposit Completion
After submitting the deposit, check the status in OKX [Deposit History]. When the status changes from "Processing" to "Completed" and your KAVA balance in [Assets] increases, the deposit is successful. If it hasn't arrived after more than 30 minutes, copy the TxID and submit a "Deposit Not Credited" ticket through the OKX Help Center for inquiry.
