Cosmos Hub market information: price, market cap, and supply
Cosmos Hub Price is $1.39. Its current circulating supply is 541.45M atom with a market cap of $752.22M.
$ 1.39
-2.33%
(Not Available)
$ 752.22M
$ 29.19M
541.45M ATOM
What Is Cosmos (ATOM)?
Cosmos is an ecosystem of independent blockchains that can communicate with each other, often described as the internet of blockchains. Developers use the Cosmos SDK to build their own application-specific chains.
ATOM is the native token of the Cosmos Hub, the first chain in the ecosystem. It is used for staking, paying transaction fees and voting on governance proposals that shape the future of the Hub.
How Does Cosmos Work?
Cosmos chains use CometBFT (formerly Tendermint) consensus, a proof-of-stake system that offers fast finality. Chains exchange tokens and data through the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol (IBC), which lets value move between networks without a central intermediary.
Key Features of ATOM
- Interoperability between many chains through IBC.
- Fast finality with CometBFT proof-of-stake consensus.
- Staking rewards for holders who delegate to validators.
- On-chain governance where ATOM holders vote on proposals.
What Is ATOM Used For?
ATOM is used to stake and secure the Cosmos Hub, to pay fees, to vote on governance and to move value across the many IBC-connected chains in the Cosmos ecosystem.
How to Exchange ATOM on Secureshift
- Choose your pair: select ATOM and the coin you want to receive, or the coin you want to swap into ATOM.
- Enter the amount: type how much you want to exchange and review the estimated amount you will get.
- Add your wallet address: paste the address where you want to receive your coins and double-check it.
- Send your deposit: transfer the coins to the deposit address shown on the exchange page.
- Receive your coins: once the deposit is confirmed, Secureshift completes the swap and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
Why Swap Cosmos with Secureshift?
- Non-custodial: your funds go directly to your own wallet and are never held in an exchange account.
- No registration: swap ATOM without creating an account or going through sign-up.
- Wide selection: exchange ATOM with thousands of other cryptocurrencies.
- Clear rates: see the estimated amount before you confirm your exchange.
Do I need a memo when sending ATOM?
Exchanges and some custodial wallets require a memo to credit ATOM to the right account. If your receiving wallet gives you a memo, add it with your address, and include any memo Secureshift shows with the deposit address.
ATOM Network Details at a Glance
| Detail | Cosmos Hub (ATOM) |
| Consensus | Proof of stake (CometBFT) |
| Block time | About 6 seconds |
| Address format | Starts with cosmos1 |
| Unbonding period | 21 days for staked ATOM |
| Interoperability | IBC connects dozens of Cosmos chains |
What Cosmos Is
Cosmos is a network of independent blockchains that can talk to each other through IBC, the Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol. Chains like Osmosis, Celestia, Injective and dYdX were built with Cosmos tools.
ATOM secures the Cosmos Hub through staking and is used for governance. Staking is popular with holders, but unstaking takes 21 days, which matters if you plan to swap soon.
Where to Store ATOM
Keplr and Leap are the standard Cosmos wallets, and both support Ledger. They also let you manage IBC transfers and staking from one place.
Before You Swap ATOM: Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting the memo when sending to an exchange. Many exchanges need it to credit your deposit.
- Sending ATOM to an address on a different Cosmos chain (osmo1, inj1 and so on) without using IBC.
- Trying to swap staked ATOM. It has to finish the 21-day unbonding first.
Swapping ATOM on SecureShift
Choose ATOM, paste your cosmos1 address and send. A memo is only needed if your receiving platform asks for one. There's no account to open and no ID to upload, no exchange limit, and the flat 1% fee is already included in your quote. Want to move into private money instead? You can swap ATOM to Monero (XMR) the same way.
Popular ATOM Swap Pairs
Jump straight to a pair to see its live rate, network notes and FAQs:
Exchange cryptocurrencies or over 1300+ crypto currencies effortlessly:
1. Select ATOM as your "You get" currency.
2. Choose crypto to buy ATOM with.
3. Enter your ATOM wallet address.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your ATOM in approximately 5 minutes!
Swap Cosmos Hub (ATOM) for any asset from our extensive crypto selection by following these simple steps:
1. Select ATOM as the "You Send" currency.
2. Choose the asset you’d like to receive in exchange for your ATOM.
3. Enter the wallet address for the asset you wish to receive.
4. Send your deposit to a unique one-time address.
5. Receive your exchanged coins in approximately 5 minutes!
Top cryptocurrencies to exchange with Cosmos Hub (ATOM)
| # | ATOM to | Pair | Available for exchange |
|---|---|---|---|
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Why exchange Cosmos Hub on SecureShift
- Using SecureShift is safe and reliable. As a non-custodial service, we never store or hold your assets.
- SecureShift ensures rapid transactions, typically completing within two minutes.
- Our platform is highly versatile. We continuously strive to enhance our services, satisfy our customers, and broaden our cryptocurrency offerings.
- No registration is required to trade any crypto asset on SecureShift. All you need is a wallet address.
- Trade freely with no upper limits! Whether your transactions are small or large, we guarantee successful completion every time.
Cosmos Hub (ATOM) FAQ
Cosmos is an ecosystem of independent blockchains that can communicate with each other, often described as the internet of blockchains. Developers use the Cosmos SDK to build their own application-specific chains.
Exchanges and some custodial wallets require a memo to credit ATOM to the right account. If your receiving wallet gives you a memo, add it with your address, and include any memo Secureshift shows with the deposit address.
Choose ATOM and the coin you want to receive, enter the amount and your wallet address, then send ATOM to the deposit address shown. Secureshift completes the swap automatically and sends the coins straight to your wallet.
No. Secureshift is a non-custodial exchange with no registration, so you can swap ATOM directly from your own wallet while keeping full control of your funds.
Not for your own Keplr or Leap wallet. Exchange deposit addresses often require one.
21 days. During that time the ATOM can't be moved or swapped.
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