# ATOM Economic Zone **URL:** https://forum.cosmos.network/c/aez/42.md [Latest](https://forum.cosmos.network/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cosmos.network/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cosmos.network/tags.md) --- ## [About the ATOM Economic Zone category](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/about-the-atom-economic-zone-category/10891)
**Author:** [@hub.tusz.mod](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/hub.tusz.mod)\ **Replies:** 0
This category is to discuss the ATOM Economic Zone (the collection of chains secured by Replicated Security) and everything related to it. --- ## [Zephyrus Project Status](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/zephyrus-project-status/16485)
**Author:** [@Victor118](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Victor118)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/zephyrus-project-status/16485 "2026-04-03T16:54:10Z")
Hello everyone, We pleased to announce that we are getting very close to the launch of Zephyrus. As a reminder, Zephyrus is a voting aggregator for Hydro. It allows users to delegate their “lockups” on Hydro to Zephy… --- ## [Remove ICS from the Cosmos Hub (Software Upgrades to Follow)](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/remove-ics-from-the-cosmos-hub-software-upgrades-to-follow/16682)
**Author:** [@RoboMcGobo](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/RoboMcGobo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/remove-ics-from-the-cosmos-hub-software-upgrades-to-follow/16682 "2026-02-20T14:54:51Z")
This forum post is meant to notify the community of two upcoming software upgrade proposals that will impact the operation of Interchain Security on the Cosmos Hub. The first proposal will prevent the creation of new con… --- ## [Just a $BTC idea](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/just-a-btc-idea/15825)
**Author:** [@i3ridges](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/i3ridges)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/just-a-btc-idea/15825 "2025-07-24T14:03:41Z")
I am just giving an opinion and a take I find interesting. I wonder if we could put a proposal for all $ATOM holders to take 1% of our inflation weather we are over the 67% bonded ratio or not, and even with future infla… --- ## [Elys Network - Guaging Interest for our 40 opt-in PSS validators](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/elys-network-guaging-interest-for-our-40-opt-in-pss-validators/14729)
**Author:** [@Hesham](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Hesham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/elys-network-guaging-interest-for-our-40-opt-in-pss-validators/14729 "2024-11-19T15:45:14Z")
Hello all, Now that ICS will be permissionless for consumer chains running sdk0.50+, Elys Network will no longer require a Cosmos Hub proposal. Main net launch is near! We are now guaging interesting for our opt-in val… --- ## [Understanding ICS 2.0 (Partial Set Security) in 15m](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/understanding-ics-2-0-partial-set-security-in-15m/14523)
**Author:** [@Govmos](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Govmos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/understanding-ics-2-0-partial-set-security-in-15m/14523 "2024-09-27T19:06:39Z")
Given the launch of ICS 2.0, referred to as Partial Set Security (PSS), we have been tasked to build a financial model as part of a grant submission to the Atom Accelerator DAO (AADAO). Given the prevalent misconception… --- ## [Noble: ICS v1 Update](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/noble-ics-v1-update/12312)
**Author:** [@Jelena647](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Jelena647)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/noble-ics-v1-update/12312 "2024-09-01T15:28:30Z")
Hello Cosmos Community! I’m Jelena Djuric, founder of Noble. It has been so exciting to see the energy and positive feedback from the Cosmos community around the launch of native USDC. There are currently over 22 millio… --- ## [Testnet Wednesday Reports](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/testnet-wednesday-reports/11021)
**Author:** [@lexa](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/lexa)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/testnet-wednesday-reports/11021 "2024-05-30T19:07:01Z")
Stride Launch Rehearsal (July 5, 2023) This Wednesday, Hypha hosted Stride’s second launch rehearsal on the Replicated Security Persistent Testnet immediately after a very smooth Neutron mainnet upgrade :tada: The testn… --- ## [Announcing the ISLE Incentivized Testnet ⚡🏝️](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/announcing-the-isle-incentivized-testnet/13743)
**Author:** [@lexa](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/lexa)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/announcing-the-isle-incentivized-testnet/13743 "2024-05-09T15:22:09Z")
What: Interchain Security Lightning Experiment (ISLE) testnet When: May 13 - May 17, 2024 Who: All Hub mainnet validators are welcome Why: Check out ICS 2.0 AND earn $200-500 for one week of testing and training How: Jo… --- ## [Introducing the testnet incentive program](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/introducing-the-testnet-incentive-program/12146)
**Author:** [@lexa](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/lexa)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/introducing-the-testnet-incentive-program/12146 "2024-05-14T18:10:34Z")
Introduction Hypha Worker Co-op currently stewards the Cosmos Hub testnet program, which was established over the course of 2023 and now includes two live gaia testnets, multiple consumer chain testnets, and regular Test… --- ## [ATOM Wars: a new strategy for liquidity injections](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-wars-a-new-strategy-for-liquidity-injections/13122)
**Author:** [@Thyborg](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Thyborg)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-wars-a-new-strategy-for-liquidity-injections/13122 "2024-05-11T14:47:53Z")
Note: The purpose of this post is to make concrete suggestions for the design of a system that would complement the Cosmos Hub’s role as a shared security provider and ATOM’s role as the Interchain Capital. It is written… --- ## [AEZ: Atom Tokenomics Improvement, Fee parameter change](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/aez-atom-tokenomics-improvement-fee-parameter-change/12210)
**Author:** [@Cryptico](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Cryptico)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/aez-atom-tokenomics-improvement-fee-parameter-change/12210 "2024-04-09T07:24:33Z")
Hello I am an Atom and Cosmos eco holder since a few years. I have a simple idea to improve Atom AEZ tokenomics: 1-Change consumer chain fee from native consumer chain token to Atom token. 2-Burn mechanism for the Ato… --- ## [Strategic guidelines for allocating the Hub's NTRN](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/strategic-guidelines-for-allocating-the-hubs-ntrn/13511)
**Author:** [@Spaydh](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Spaydh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/strategic-guidelines-for-allocating-the-hubs-ntrn/13511 "2024-03-27T13:42:29Z")
Introduction Proposal 835 approved the transfer of ~42,727,950 NTRN tokens from Neutron DAO to the Cosmos Hub Community Pool, in respect of the unclaimed NTRN airdrop to ATOM stakers and voters. These NTRN tokens, value… --- ## [Atomcosmosteknology](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atomcosmosteknology/13339)
**Author:** [@Ali](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Ali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2024, 10:30am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atomcosmosteknology/13339 "2024-02-20T10:30:22Z")
Atom should design a platform for its members with a variety of points and even different games to attract more users and attract more Atom will have great revolutionary potential in the blockchain, maybe it will take a … --- ## [Atom Wars: an alternative take](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-wars-an-alternative-take/13257)
**Author:** [@JohnMontagu](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/JohnMontagu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-wars-an-alternative-take/13257 "2024-02-19T14:00:22Z")
Context The purpose of this post is to follow up on the idea of Atom Wars introduced by Thyborg here. Due to its length, I thought it would be better to post this on a separate blog. The post explores the risks and li… --- ## [\[DISCUSSION\] Onboarding, managing, offboarding the AEZ. A set of draft propositions](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/discussion-onboarding-managing-offboarding-the-aez-a-set-of-draft-propositions/12054)
**Author:** [@Antoine\_Vergne](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Antoine_Vergne)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/discussion-onboarding-managing-offboarding-the-aez-a-set-of-draft-propositions/12054 "2024-02-05T13:09:49Z")
Summary This post presents the results of the first session of the Cosmos Citizens’ Assembly. The question asked to the participants was: What process and principles should drive adding and removing chains to the Atom Ec… --- ## [\[ Proposal \] $2,000,000 Community Fund Proposal to hire Microsoft to make Cosmos transaction processing more Distributed and Scalable](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/proposal-2-000-000-community-fund-proposal-to-hire-microsoft-to-make-cosmos-transaction-processing-more-distributed-and-scalable/12365)
**Author:** [@jasonsprouse](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/jasonsprouse)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/proposal-2-000-000-community-fund-proposal-to-hire-microsoft-to-make-cosmos-transaction-processing-more-distributed-and-scalable/12365 "2024-01-17T23:15:33Z")
Introduction The Cosmos Blockchain Ecosystem is a decentralized network of interconnected blockchains that relies on the Atom binary for consensus and transaction processing. However, the current monolithic architecture… --- ## [\[Report\] Cosmos Citizens’ Assembly - Pilot - Intermediary report](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/report-cosmos-citizens-assembly-pilot-intermediary-report/12140)
**Author:** [@Antoine\_Vergne](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Antoine_Vergne)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/report-cosmos-citizens-assembly-pilot-intermediary-report/12140 "2023-12-02T15:49:11Z")
Summary This report presents the key steps and learning from the first part of the pilot of the Cosmos Citizens’ Assembly. We welcome comments and feedback. To see the outcome of the first session of the Assembly, please… --- ## [\[DISCUSSION\] Request the ICF to add a new mandate](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/discussion-request-the-icf-to-add-a-new-mandate/11281)
**Author:** [@WillB](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/WillB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/discussion-request-the-icf-to-add-a-new-mandate/11281 "2023-11-25T20:31:58Z")
INTRODUCTION The current vision of the Interchain Foundation is to ‘‘fund, steward, and responsibly advance the Cosmos ecosystem.’’ This vision has created tremendous amount of technological innovation inside and outsi… --- ## [Should AEZ chains have their own tokens?](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/should-aez-chains-have-their-own-tokens/11652)
**Author:** [@Thyborg](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Thyborg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/should-aez-chains-have-their-own-tokens/11652 "2023-10-13T10:53:53Z")
The Cosmos Hub is unique in the blockchain industry for its level of decentralization, especially of its development teams. The launch of Interchain Security has invigorated new possibilities and brought in an incredible… --- ## [Cosmos Hub as an IBC Hub for the AEZ](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cosmos-hub-as-an-ibc-hub-for-the-aez/11253)
**Author:** [@Rarma](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Rarma)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cosmos-hub-as-an-ibc-hub-for-the-aez/11253 "2023-08-18T12:32:39Z")
I want to kick off a discussion about the Cosmos Hubs current identity crisis. That is, the Cosmos Hub is a Hub in name only. Even with ICS/AEZ. With the introduction of the AEZ I would’ve thought there would be conside… --- ## [Create & Formalize Sustainable Hub\<\>Consumer Chain Models to Maintain Sustainability for the Hub](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/create-formalize-sustainable-hub-consumer-chain-models-to-maintain-sustainability-for-the-hub/11217)
**Author:** [@Tricky](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Tricky)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/create-formalize-sustainable-hub-consumer-chain-models-to-maintain-sustainability-for-the-hub/11217 "2023-08-17T19:31:17Z")
I wanted to start a conversation about the current models we are seeing for Interchain Security (ICS), as well as possible agreements to create formal models to ensure long term alignment and sustainability for ICS. For… --- ## [EntryPoint within the AEZ - An open letter to the Cosmos Hub community](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/entrypoint-within-the-aez-an-open-letter-to-the-cosmos-hub-community/10983)
**Author:** [@MatthewSVC](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/MatthewSVC)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/entrypoint-within-the-aez-an-open-letter-to-the-cosmos-hub-community/10983 "2023-07-17T11:18:47Z")
TL;DR EntryPoint provides benchmark and thematic indexes, allowing for non-custodial passive diversification backed by fully-collateralised index tokens. The project’s vision is to join the ATOM Economic Zone (AEZ) as … --- ## [Stride launch rehearsal: June 28](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/stride-launch-rehearsal-june-28/10919)
**Author:** [@lexa](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/lexa)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/stride-launch-rehearsal-june-28/10919 "2023-06-22T19:54:59Z")
This July, Stride is looking to join the ATOM Economic Zone Stride’s launch proposal is currently in the voting period, closing on June 27th. If this vote passes, the Hub can expect to welcome Stride as a consumer chain … --- ## [Tips for a Successful Consumer Chain Launch](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/tips-for-a-successful-consumer-chain-launch/10887)
**Author:** [@mmulji](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/mmulji)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/tips-for-a-successful-consumer-chain-launch/10887 "2023-06-20T11:32:44Z")
Introduction Launching a consumer chain is an exciting moment for both the Consumer Chain and the Cosmos Hub. This is a living document For a smooth launch, it is essential to ensure that everything is well-prepared to c…