Cosmos was founded by Jae Kwon in 2014 and launched its own network in 2019. It is an open-source blockchain platform that serves as a protocol allowing interaction with other blockchains. The purpose of Cosmos is to facilitate communication between different blockchains and enable them to transfer data and assets to one another. The Cosmos network consists of a central chain called the Cosmos Hub, which allows other blockchains to connect to the Cosmos network. One of Cosmos' most important technological features is its use of a consensus mechanism called Tendermint, which enables blockchains to achieve consensus. The native token of the Cosmos ecosystem is called ATOM.
