Cosmos Hub (ATOM) is one of the first and most important networks in the Cosmos ecosystem. It acts as an interchain coordination and security layer, connecting sovereign blockchains and helping them exchange value and data without relying on a central intermediary.
Built with the Cosmos SDK and secured by Proof-of-Stake, Cosmos Hub runs CometBFT (formerly Tendermint Core) for fast finality and reliable consensus. Its key superpower is interoperability through IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication), enabling seamless transfers and cross-chain interactions across the broader Cosmos network.