# Cosmos

> Cosmos, the most widely-adopted blockchain technology stack.

Cosmos is an open-source project focused on enabling the interoperability and scalability of independent blockchains through its decentralized network and communication protocols.

Cosmos is a decentralized project designed to facilitate the interoperability and scalability of multiple independent blockchains. By using the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol and Tendermint consensus mechanism, Cosmos enables secure communication and data transfer between blockchains, fostering an interconnected ecosystem. Its goal is to create an "Internet of Blockchains" where various networks can interact and share information, providing a foundation for decentralized and scalable blockchain applications.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2016-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/Cosmos

## Products

- [Cosmos SDK](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Cosmos): Cosmos SDK is a framework for developers to build custom, application-specific blockchains. It provides tools and modules for creating interoperable, secure Layer 1 blockchains that can communicate with other blockchains using the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. It is designed for developers who need a flexible and modular platform to create decentralized applications. (Developer Tooling, Live)
- [Cosmos Hub](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Cosmos): Cosmos Hub is the first blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem, providing security and interoperability infrastructure for the network through proof-of-stake consensus and IBC protocol support. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [IBC Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Cosmos): IBC Protocol enables secure communication and asset transfers between independent blockchains through standardized message passing and authentication mechanisms for cross-chain interoperability. (Cross-chain Infrastructure, Live)
- [Neutron](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Cosmos): Neutron is a smart contract platform built using CosmWasm that inherits security from Cosmos Hub through Interchain Security, enabling cross-chain smart contract execution and interchain queries. (Social Platform, Live)

## Assets

- [Cosmos (ATOM)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/Cosmos): ATOM is the native token of Cosmos Hub. It is used for paying transaction fees, securing the network through staking, and participating in governance. The network utilizes the Inter-Blockchain Communication Protocol to enable independent blockchains to transfer data and tokens between each other, creating an interconnected ecosystem of sovereign chains. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://cosmos.network)
- [Documentation](https://docs.cosmos.network)
- [Whitepaper](https://cosmos.network/whitepaper)
- [Forum](https://forum.cosmos.network)
- [Privacy policy](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/9xlod89z/production/7a201b676f682f123282d5dc759973f74312a7b9.pdf)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/cosmos)
- [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/cosmosnetwork)

## Relationships

- [Ignite](https://thegrid.id/profiles/ignite): Parent organization

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