About Cosmos (ATOM)
Currency Details
Name Cosmos
SymbolATOM
Market Capitalization$1.85 billion
Coin or TokenCoin
AlgorithmScrypt
Proof TypePoW/PoS
Genesis Date9/3/2016
Mineable?No
Official Links
Official Website (Alt)N/A
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Discord GroupN/A
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Cosmos (ATOM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cosmos?
Cosmos is a network of many independent blockchains, called zones. The zones are powered by Tendermint Core, which provides a high-performance, consistent, secure PBFT-like consensus engine, where strict fork-accountability guarantees hold over the behaviour of malicious actors. Tendermint Core’s BFT consensus algorithm is well suited for scaling public proof-of-stake blockchains. The first zone on Cosmos is called the Cosmos Hub. The Cosmos Hub is a multi-asset proof-of-stake cryptocurrency with a simple governance mechanism which enables the network to adapt and upgrade. In addition, the Cosmos Hub can be extended by connecting other zones. The hub and zones of the Cosmos network communicate with each other via an inter-blockchain communication (IBC) protocol, a kind of virtual UDP or TCP for blockchains. Tokens can be transferred from one zone to another securely and quickly without the need for exchange liquidity between zones. Instead, all inter-zone token transfers go through the Cosmos Hub, which keeps track of the total amount of tokens held by each zone. The hub isolates each zone from the failure of other zones. Because anyone can connect a new zone to the Cosmos Hub, zones allow for future-compatibility with new blockchain innovations. The supply won’t be limited as the project plans to introduce a yearly inflatory model. (Description provided by CryptoCompare)
How do I buy Cosmos?
It is not possible to buy all cryptocurrencies with U.S. dollars. Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin and other popular cryptocurrencies can be purchased with U.S. dollars using Coinbase. Once you have purchased Bitcoin using Coinbase, you can then transfer your Bitcoin to an exchange such as Binance to purchase other cryptocurrencies, including Cosmos.
Where can I get Cosmos wallet?
Cosmos produces its own wallet software that is available for download on its website, which allows you to store Cosmos on your computer. For maximum security, you can store your cryptocurrencies on a dedicated hardware wallet such as a TREZOR wallet or a Ledger Nano X. If you do not wish to buy a hardware wallet, you may consider using a mobile wallet such as Atomic Wallet, Jaxx, or Coinomi to store multiple cryptocurrencies with some added security benefits.
What is the value of Cosmos?
One Cosmos (ATOM) is currently worth $8.85 on major cryptocurrency exchanges. You can also exchange one Cosmos for 0.00023904 bitcoin(s) on major exchanges. The value (or market capitalization) of all available Cosmos in U.S. dollars is $1.85 billion.
What hashing algorithm does Cosmos use?
Cosmos is a proof of work (PoW) and proof of stake (PoS) coin that uses the Scrypt algorithm.
How do I mine Cosmos?
Cosmos and other Scrypt coins can typically only be mined profitably with a piece of specialized mining hardware called an ASIC, which stands for application-specific integrated circuit. Major manufacturers of ASICs include BitMain (AntMiner), Microbt (Whatsminer), and Canaan (AvalonMiner). ASIC hardware can be purchased directly from the manufacturer or from resellers on Amazon and eBay.
What coins are similar to Cosmos?
The following coins use Cosmos's Scrypt algorithm and proof of work (PoW) and proof of stake (PoS) proof-type: Wrapped Bitcoin, Creditcoin, Venus, Darwinia Network, mStable USD, Redd, ExtStock Token, Nectar, Function X, SaluS, ECC, Phantasma, Nestree, GAPS and StableXSwap.
What is the Reddit page for Cosmos?
MarketBeat Community Rating for Cosmos (ATOM)
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Cosmos (ATOM) Price Chart for Monday, January, 18, 2021
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Cosmos (ATOM) Search Trends
There is a correlation between price appreciation and public interest in cryptocurrencies, such as Cosmos. Many cryptocurrency investors use Google Trends, which measures the volume of web searches for a particular topic over time, as a tool to gauge whether public interest is increasing or decreasing for a particular cryptocurrency. The chart below shows how search volume has changed for the phrase "Cosmos Coin" over the last 90 days.
Cosmos (ATOM) Website Traffic
Cosmos (ATOM) Social Media Trends
Cosmos (ATOM) News Headlines
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 | Cardano, Cosmos, BAT Price Analysis: 17 January ambcrypto.com - January 17 at 9:18 PM |
 | Bitcoin bulls buy BTC’s $35K support restest as altcoins push higher cointelegraph.com - January 16 at 7:04 AM |
 | After Ethereum, 'next stop will be higher risk alts,' says Bitcoin investor Raoul Pal cointelegraph.com - January 15 at 7:08 AM |
 | Polkadot, Crypto.com Coin, Cosmos Price Analysis: 14 January ambcrypto.com - January 14 at 11:20 AM |
 | Cardano, Synthetix, Cosmos Price Analysis: 13 January ambcrypto.com - January 13 at 4:10 PM |
 | An Upcoming Public Sale on Polkastarter Follows e-Money’s Successful DEX Launch newsbtc.com - January 12 at 2:00 PM |
 | This Project May be Fiat’s Layer 2 Solution bitcoinist.com - January 12 at 1:12 PM |
 | Cardano, Crypto.com Coin, Cosmos Price Analysis: 11 January ambcrypto.com - January 11 at 10:15 AM |
 | IBC Protocol Finally Released on the Cosmos Network cryptonewsz.com - January 11 at 9:14 AM |
 | E.J. Denham’s newly released “A Ship Named Cosmos” is a profound novel that follows an eventful trek throughout peril, loss, and triumphs. prweb.com - November 25 at 1:08 AM |
 | Nebula Cosmos Max And Cosmos Projectors Now Available prnewswire.com - November 23 at 4:19 PM |
 | Ethereum Classic Labs and ChainSafe Systems Announce DAI-ETC Bridge, Integrating Dai to Expand DeFi on Ethereum Classic prweb.com - October 28 at 9:22 AM |
 | 25% Cosmos (ATOM) Rally Could Send This Popular Altcoin Flying newsbtc.com - August 24 at 12:16 AM |
 | Ethereum-Rival Cosmos Hits 10-Week High Following “Stargate” Announcement www.newsbtc.com - July 6 at 12:06 PM |
 | Tech Giants Are Role Models in Developing Cross-Chain Interoperability cointelegraph.com - May 8 at 11:31 AM |
 | Crypto Conferences Finding Ways to Adapt Amid Coronavirus Pandemic cointelegraph.com - March 24 at 5:42 PM |
 | Author James Wilburn, Jr.’s new book “My Journey through the Black Sacred Cosmos” is a riveting and poignant account of his life and spiritual journey www.prweb.com - March 6 at 2:48 AM |
 | HTC Vive Cosmos VR Headsets (2020): Price, Details, Availability - WIRED news.google.com - February 20 at 3:35 PM |
 | Trilogy Metals Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2019 Financial Results www.prnewswire.com - July 9 at 6:53 AM |
 | Cosmos Holdings Inc (COSM) CEO Grigorios Siokas Bought $550,005 of Shares www.gurufocus.com - June 26 at 1:35 PM |
 | Hedge Fund and Insider Trading News: Paul Tudor Jones, David Tepper, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (BR), Cosmos Holdings Inc (COSM), and More feedproxy.google.com - May 28 at 5:13 PM |
 | Ambler Road Draft EIS Set for Release July 19, 2019 & Trilogy Metals Provides Project Update www.prnewswire.com - May 20 at 6:33 AM |
 | Sharon Kleyne Discovers World Water Day Harmonious Rhythm Of Cosmos www.prweb.com - March 22 at 8:35 AM |