[Join the Cosmos Stargate announcements channel!](Cosmos Stargate announcements channel!)
If you’re running a block explorer, wallet, exchange, validator, or any other service (eg. custody provider) that depends upon the Cosmos Hub or Cosmos ecosystem, you’ll want to pay attention, because this upgrade will involve substantial changes.
- Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC)– cross-chain transactions
- Protobuf Migration – blockchain performance & dev acceleration
- State Sync – minutes to sync new nodes
- Full-Featured Light Clients
- Chain Upgrade Module – upgrade automation
Help us to get the word out–this is a major leap for the Cosmos Network and we want everyone on board 🚀