The Cosmos Hub is a proof-of-stake chain built with the Cosmos SDK that connects to other app-chains through a shared messaging standard. Here is how it works and how it is used, not the price.
Total value locked (DeFi)
$146,551
Value locked in DeFi protocols on Cosmos Hub. Updated Jun 8, 2026. Source: DefiLlama.
A set of validators is chosen by the amount of ATOM staked to them. For each block, validators take turns proposing and then vote in rounds until more than two thirds agree, which gives the block instant finality. Misbehavior or downtime can lead to slashing of the staked ATOM.
Consensus: CometBFT (Tendermint) proof of stake
A set of validators is chosen by the amount of ATOM staked to them. For each block, validators take turns proposing and then vote in rounds until more than two thirds agree, which gives the block instant finality. Misbehavior or downtime can lead to slashing of the staked ATOM.
Internet of blockchains
The Cosmos Hub is one of many independent chains that can connect to each other, an approach often described as an internet of blockchains rather than a single network.
IBC
The Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol lets separate chains pass tokens and messages to each other in a standard, trust-minimized way.
Cosmos SDK
Chains are built with the Cosmos SDK, a framework that lets developers launch purpose-built app-chains with their own validators and rules.
Staking and governance
ATOM is staked to validators to help secure the Hub, and stakers can vote on on-chain governance proposals.
Ecosystem & usage
What Cosmos Hub is used for.
ATOM is used to secure the Cosmos Hub through staking, pay fees, vote in governance and support inter-chain transfers via IBC.
It is a proof-of-stake blockchain built with the Cosmos SDK whose native token is ATOM, designed to connect to many other independent chains.
What is IBC?
The Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol is a standard that lets separate Cosmos chains pass tokens and messages between each other.
Does Cosmos use mining or staking?
It uses proof of stake. Validators are selected by staked ATOM and reach agreement through CometBFT, giving blocks instant finality.
Can I hold ATOM in Zypto App?
Not yet. ATOM isn't in Zypto App at the moment. You can hold it in any self-custodial wallet, and you can ask us to add Cosmos Hub using the "Request Cosmos Hub" button above.
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