What does Cosmos do?
Cosmos (CRYPTO:ATOM) is a network of interconnected blockchains that can communicate with each other and exchange assets. It is powered by its native cryptocurrency, ATOM. Cosmos is designed to be scalable, secure, and interoperable. Cosmos is operated by a global community of developers, contributors, and users. The Cosmos Hub is the central blockchain in the Cosmos network, and it is responsible for coordinating communication between the different blockchains. Some of the key projects and initiatives on Cosmos include Cosmos SDK, Tendermint and Cosmos IBC.
Company Snapshot
How many people does Cosmos employ?
10,001
What is the market cap for Cosmos?
$1.62B
Where is the head office for Cosmos?
Zug, Switzerland
What year was Cosmos founded?
2014
Developer tools: Cosmos provides a variety of developer tools to make it easy to build new blockchains and applications on the Cosmos network. These tools include the Cosmos SDK, which is a software development kit that makes it easy to create new blockchains that are compatible with Cosmos.
Inter-blockchain communication (IBC): Cosmos IBC allows blockchains in the Cosmos network to communicate with each other and exchange assets. This is a powerful feature that enables a wide range of cross-chain applications.
Interoperability: Cosmos is interoperable with other blockchains, meaning that Cosmos-based assets can be transferred to and from other blockchains. This makes Cosmos a good choice for users who want to be able to use their assets across multiple blockchains.
Scalability: Cosmos is designed to be scalable, meaning that it can handle a large number of transactions without sacrificing performance. This makes Cosmos a good choice for building high-traffic decentralized applications.
Security: Cosmos uses a variety of security measures to protect user funds and data. These measures include Tendermint consensus, which is known for its speed and security.
Staking rewards: ATOM holders can stake their tokens to earn rewards. This helps to secure the Cosmos network and provides a way for ATOM holders to earn passive income.
Grants Manager on the Board of Management at Interchain Foundation
Lead Developer at Interchain GmbH
Co-Founder of Cosmos, CEO at Informal Systems, and VP of the Interchain Foundation
CEO at Confio and Early Contributor to Cosmos
VP Product at Akash Network
Co-Founder of Cosmos, CTO at Tendermint, and President of the Interchain Foundation
CEO and President at Tendermint
Grants Manager at Interchain Foundation
