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Cosmos IBC: Unlocking the Blockchain Multiverse

Apr 2, 2021 ⋅  9 min read

On March 29, Cosmos Hub stakeholders approved a proposal to enable Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) transfers, allowing users to send tokens between different Cosmos chains for the first time. The upgrade marked the realization of the vision set out by Cosmos’ founders over five years ago. The Cosmos ecosystem now has the foundation to break down the barrier of siloed blockchains and become a system of interconnected networks. In other words, IBC transfers bring the Cosmos ecosystem and ATOM tokens to life.

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Wilson Withiam was a Senior Research Analyst at Messari. Previously, he worked at Circle Research where he conducted research on cryptoassets. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science before studying computer science and economics at UConn.

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Wilson Withiam was a Senior Research Analyst at Messari. Previously, he worked at Circle Research where he conducted research on cryptoassets. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science before studying computer science and economics at UConn.