# Start Here **URL:** https://forum.cosmos.network/c/start-here/30.md [Latest](https://forum.cosmos.network/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cosmos.network/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cosmos.network/tags.md) --- ## [Start Here: Participating in the Forum](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/start-here-participating-in-the-forum/5993)
**Author:** [@lexa](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/lexa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/start-here-participating-in-the-forum/5993 "2025-08-29T13:54:58Z")
Welcome to the Cosmos Hub Forum! Content here will guide you in being an active participant of the forum - recommended processes, formatting, moderation, etc. Other helpful posts Proposal naming conventions Forum moder… --- ## [TerminalChain public testnet — looking for independent validator operators](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/terminalchain-public-testnet-looking-for-independent-validator-operators/17302)
**Author:** [@innowebstudio](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/innowebstudio)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/terminalchain-public-testnet-looking-for-independent-validator-operators/17302 "2026-10-08T16:43:38Z")
I am building TerminalChain, an independent Cosmos SDK blockchain focused on fixed-supply TML payments and wallet integration. Current development status: fixed maximum supply of 1,000,000 TML; deterministic genesis a… --- ## [La Tanda Chain Incentivized Testnet Live, Validators & Node Operators Welcome (Cosmos SDK v0.53.6)](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/la-tanda-chain-incentivized-testnet-live-validators-node-operators-welcome-cosmos-sdk-v0-53-6/16709)
**Author:** [@tanda](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/tanda)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/la-tanda-chain-incentivized-testnet-live-validators-node-operators-welcome-cosmos-sdk-v0-53-6/16709 "2026-10-06T01:10:42Z")
Hey everyone, La Tanda Chain is a Cosmos SDK v0.53.6 / CometBFT blockchain for decentralized financial services in Latin America. The testnet has been live since February 25, producing blocks every ~5 seconds. We’re loo… --- ## [Looking for Cosmos-SDK node operators (infra/validator ops)](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/looking-for-cosmos-sdk-node-operators-infra-validator-ops/16519)
**Author:** [@Lumen](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Lumen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/looking-for-cosmos-sdk-node-operators-infra-validator-ops/16519 "2026-10-05T03:16:29Z")
Hi all :waving\_hand: I’m building a new Cosmos-SDK chain (Lumen). We are onboarding independent node operators (sentry + validator). Looking for operators with: • validator + sentry experience • monitoring & alertin… --- ## [ATOM Renaissance - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-renaissance-validator-profile/17260)
**Author:** [@ATOM-Renaissance](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/ATOM-Renaissance)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atom-renaissance-validator-profile/17260 "2026-10-01T15:10:16Z")
Building only for ATOM. Validator: cosmosvaloper1pu55h3u7d2azvvgn3azvc0qvly8sudl44a9m7d Commission: 5% Why we exist Most of us have held ATOM for years. We watched the interchain get built, watched dozens of chains la… --- ## [VoidStake - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/voidstake-validator-profile/17299)
**Author:** [@voidstake](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/voidstake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/voidstake-validator-profile/17299 "2026-09-17T11:29:33Z")
VoidStake — Powered by the Sun, Built for the People Who Are New Here Hello, Cosmonauts. We are VoidStake, and our validator runs on sunlight. That is not a tagline we reverse-engineered for a forum post. It is the rea… --- ## [Kleomedes - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/kleomedes-validator-profile/17273)
**Author:** [@Avi\_Kleomedes](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Avi_Kleomedes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/kleomedes-validator-profile/17273 "2026-09-03T00:59:38Z")
Kleomedes: Sovereign Infrastructure for the Cosmos Ecosystem Hello, Cosmonauts! We are Kleomedes, and we operate sovereign, bare-metal infrastructure from Naples, Italy. The Cosmos ecosystem has been our home since ear… --- ## [Positiva Ultra - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/positiva-ultra-validator-profile/16636)
**Author:** [@Positiva](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Positiva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/positiva-ultra-validator-profile/16636 "2026-02-03T09:48:27Z")
About Us We are an independent validator operated by Positiva Lab - a development team building tooling and analytics for Cosmos ecosystem participants. In addition to reliable validator infrastructure, we develop public… --- ## [ATOMAIRDROP received!?](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atomairdrop-received/16616)
**Author:** [@Tristian\_Tapfield](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Tristian_Tapfield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/atomairdrop-received/16616 "2026-01-25T08:06:23Z")
Did anyone else receive an airdrop from cosmos hub? I haven’t done anything but it already says received but don’t know what’s going on? --- ## [Happy New Year Cosmonauts](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/happy-new-year-cosmonauts/16554)
**Author:** [@RoboMcGobo](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/RoboMcGobo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/happy-new-year-cosmonauts/16554 "2026-01-01T20:26:06Z")
As we go into the new year, the shift in ecosystem vibes is palpable. Crypto is entering its enterprise era, and Cosmos is leading the way. More and more enterprises, banks, and governments are turning to Cosmos for … --- ## [Who is moderator, and how we can liberate this forum from multi-accounts and trolls?](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/who-is-moderator-and-how-we-can-liberate-this-forum-from-multi-accounts-and-trolls/15787)
**Author:** [@Antropocosmist](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Antropocosmist)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/who-is-moderator-and-how-we-can-liberate-this-forum-from-multi-accounts-and-trolls/15787 "2025-11-21T23:26:53Z")
This forum is full of one-time accounts of private people, that create bad reputation for the Cosmos Hub community Any governance questions need to be not private, but public there are several new users, that joined … --- ## [Indexation of the blockchains data](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/indexation-of-the-blockchains-data/15746)
**Author:** [@subhan\_memon](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/subhan_memon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/indexation-of-the-blockchains-data/15746 "2025-09-23T14:13:10Z")
Best Practices for Indexing Chain Data for a Custom Explorer? Hey everyone, My friend and I are building our own explorer for a Cosmos-based chain, and we’re debating the best approach to indexing chain data. We’d love… --- ## [Can anyone tell me how to fork a live Cosmos testnet?](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/can-anyone-tell-me-how-to-fork-a-live-cosmos-testnet/16123)
**Author:** [@AryaLanjewar3005](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/AryaLanjewar3005)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/can-anyone-tell-me-how-to-fork-a-live-cosmos-testnet/16123 "2025-09-20T10:20:22Z")
I want to fork a running chain to my local environment and use the fork as a testing chain. Similar to how anvil --forkworks, I know one method is to use a snapshot provider to sync with the local chain. However, the cha… --- ## [Welcome to the Cosmos Hub forum! Get started by reviewing this post](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/welcome-to-the-cosmos-hub-forum-get-started-by-reviewing-this-post/16151)
**Author:** [@CryptoAssassin](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/CryptoAssassin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/welcome-to-the-cosmos-hub-forum-get-started-by-reviewing-this-post/16151 "2025-09-15T07:32:56Z")
Welcome to the Cosmos Hub forum! This is a space for brainstorming and refining proposals, discussing governance, and conversation about the growth and security of the Cosmos Hub itself. For technical support, please us… --- ## [Suggested tagging and naming conventions for proposals](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/suggested-tagging-and-naming-conventions-for-proposals/5725)
**Author:** [@lexa](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/lexa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/suggested-tagging-and-naming-conventions-for-proposals/5725 "2025-09-08T03:37:29Z")
Conventions Title conventions help people see proposal progress at-a-glance in the forum. URL’s to forum posts are generated using a combination of the title slug and the post’s numerical ID. They ought to continue work… --- ## [Node service provider for Cosmos?](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/node-service-provider-for-cosmos/15561)
**Author:** [@basepoker](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/basepoker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 7:58am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/node-service-provider-for-cosmos/15561 "2025-05-23T07:58:45Z")
Hi guys, Hi guys, I’m building a crypto gaming site Basepoker. I’m using Alchemy for other chains, but they don’t support Cosmos network. Is there any node provider for Cosmos network? --- ## [Cosmos - cosmwasm integration](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cosmos-cosmwasm-integration/15343)
**Author:** [@Keerthana\_Bsetec](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Keerthana_Bsetec)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cosmos-cosmwasm-integration/15343 "2025-04-02T15:10:14Z")
I have my own blockhain in cosmos (ignite-cli). I would like assistance with integrating CosmWasm to enable smart contract support on my blockchain. --- ## [Citizen Web3 - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/citizen-web3-validator-profile/7051)
**Author:** [@serejandmyself](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/serejandmyself)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/citizen-web3-validator-profile/7051 "2025-01-09T10:08:26Z")
Citizen Web3 TL;DR: THE MISSION Citizen Web3, as a project, started in 2020. Finding roots in ancap vibes, personal values in building a better society, ecosystem development and networking. Today, Citizen Web3 is an act… --- ## [👾 Cosmos Rescue - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cosmos-rescue-validator-profile/14744)
**Author:** [@cosmosrescue](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/cosmosrescue)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cosmos-rescue-validator-profile/14744 "2024-11-16T08:47:32Z")
Cosmos Rescue Securing the Cosmos https://cosmosrescue.com Validator Address: cosmosvaloper1hkqejlyrj9h8knms9hwvrnp9xhqvjqlseh06vq Commission rate: 5% Cosmos Rescue is a professional security-focused validator an… --- ## [Hashkey Cloud - Your trust Validator](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/hashkey-cloud-your-trust-validator/14737)
**Author:** [@Eva](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Eva)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 9:38am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/hashkey-cloud-your-trust-validator/14737 "2024-11-08T09:38:08Z")
HashKey Cloud, as a leading provider of global Web3 infrastructure and a core member of the HashKey Group, focuses on delivering professional, stable, and secure blockchain services to clients worldwide. Since 2018, we h… --- ## [GATA HUB - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/gata-hub-validator-profile/14387)
**Author:** [@GATA\_HUB](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/GATA_HUB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/gata-hub-validator-profile/14387 "2024-09-04T17:49:11Z")
Who We Are At GATA HUB, we approach blockchain validation with a commitment to security, reliability, and community trust. Our team has deep roots in the decentralized ecosystem, and we operate with the highest standard… --- ## [PRO Delegators - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/pro-delegators-validator-profile/12956)
**Author:** [@Govmos](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Govmos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/pro-delegators-validator-profile/12956 "2024-08-16T18:30:09Z")
OUR VISION: At the core of our business lies validation quality, and we take immense pride in achieving a high score on observatory.zone. For us, being a good validator means excelling in three crucial aspects: comm… --- ## [✅ CryptoCrew Validators - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cryptocrew-validators-validator-profile/14139)
**Author:** [@ccclaimens](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/ccclaimens)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/cryptocrew-validators-validator-profile/14139 "2024-07-24T12:15:37Z")
:white\_check\_mark: CryptoCrew Validators We power the interchain. ccvalidators.com Validator Address: cosmosvaloper14qazscc80zgzx3m0m0aa30ths0p9hg8vdglqrc Commission rate: 5% CryptoCrew Validators is a reputable Aust… --- ## [Staking ATOM Tokens: Passive Income from Crypto Assets](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/staking-atom-tokens-passive-income-from-crypto-assets/11385)
**Author:** [@BlocksUnited](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/BlocksUnited)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/staking-atom-tokens-passive-income-from-crypto-assets/11385 "2024-05-11T01:11:29Z")
This is article 5/10 in Part II of our series: How To Build Wealth and Grow Crypto Assets and Income by Staking. Key Takeaways Cosmos has unique features, like interoperability, customizability, scalability, gover… --- ## [Triple RPS Boost Update to Maximise dApp Performance in the Bull Market](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/triple-rps-boost-update-to-maximise-dapp-performance-in-the-bull-market/12762)
**Author:** [@JoGetBl](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/JoGetBl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/triple-rps-boost-update-to-maximise-dapp-performance-in-the-bull-market/12762 "2024-05-10T21:43:15Z")
To all Cosmos Devs, Please be informed of a technical update on GetBlock.io RPC Node Provider. The rate limit for all shared plans of Cosmos Nodes will be increased from 60 to 200 requests/second (RPS). This update is p… --- ## [Stake your atom lets partner at cosmos af](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/stake-your-atom-lets-partner-at-cosmos-af/12950)
**Author:** [@cosmoschid](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/cosmoschid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/stake-your-atom-lets-partner-at-cosmos-af/12950 "2024-05-10T21:41:22Z")
we are a group of 3 individuals with a mission to bring the cosmos ecosystem to limelight in Africa, we are the only cosmos validator in Africa. lots of challenges but we gradually continue to summount them. stake with… --- ## [CatalystiX - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/catalystix-validator-profile/13691)
**Author:** [@Catalystix](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Catalystix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 7:02am UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/catalystix-validator-profile/13691 "2024-04-18T07:02:32Z")
Hello Cosmonauts, Please let us introduce our Validator Profile - CatalystiX Indonesian based Validator We own and operate our hardware and datacenter in Indonesia. CatalystiX is a staking service validator that combi… --- ## [Silk Nodes - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/silk-nodes-validator-profile/6784)
**Author:** [@SilkNodes](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/SilkNodes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/silk-nodes-validator-profile/6784 "2024-04-10T21:46:08Z")
Hello there Cosmonauts, Let us introduce ourselves…. We are Silk Nodes and you can find us here: Twitter Discord Website All other links About Silk Nodes 1. Can you tell us a little bit about your validator – who a… --- ## [Hexxagon - Validator Profile](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/hexxagon-validator-profile/13411)
**Author:** [@Hexxagon](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Hexxagon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/hexxagon-validator-profile/13411 "2024-03-06T21:39:44Z")
Hexxagon, your go-to destination for reliable and secure managed validator hosting solutions. We’re committed to empowering blockchain projects and enthusiasts with cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer suppor… --- ## [Gas Adjustment support](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/gas-adjustment-support/11801)
**Author:** [@Bromius](https://forum.cosmos.network/u/Bromius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.cosmos.network/t/gas-adjustment-support/11801 "2024-03-03T19:37:41Z")
How do I adjust the gas? I am trying to collect a staked reward and I am told I am out of gas. I see on another post that I should make a higher gas-adjustment which makes sense but I don’t know how to do this. Any advi… [Next page](https://forum.cosmos.network/c/start-here/30.md?page=1)