The Cosmos (ATOM) Ecosystem Is Set for an Explosive Growth Phase with a Strategic Move to Boost Its Development and Liquidity

In a major development, the Interchain Foundation (ICF) has acquired Skip, a prominent player in the Cosmos community. This acquisition marks a decisive step toward unified engineering, product strategy, and execution.

The Interchain Foundation (ICF) has announced a major acquisition in the Cosmos ecosystem. As part of a strategic move to boost development and liquidity, ICF has acquired Skip, a company known for its contributions to the Cosmos community. This acquisition marks a shift in approach, moving away from a distributed model toward unified engineering, product strategy, and execution.

The newly acquired subsidiary, Interchain Inc., will consolidate Cosmos development under one roof. This move signals a transition from the previous distributed model, where external teams worked on different aspects of the Cosmos codebase. Barry Plunkett and Maghnus Mareneck, co-founders of Skip, will lead Interchain Inc., offering strategic clarity while preserving ICF's foundational role in Switzerland.

Cosmos Hub to Take Center Stage in Ecosystem Growth

A key aspect of this strategic move is the focus on establishing the Cosmos Hub as the centerpiece of the ecosystem. The Hub, together with the ATOM token, will serve as the primary channel for connecting decentralized applications (dApps) with users and liquidity. Interchain Inc. will dedicate a team to the Cosmos Hub, aiming to enhance user adoption and create a feedback loop that benefits both developers and the Hub.

Highlighting Cosmos' Impact and Future Goals

Cosmos has made a significant impact in the blockchain space, with over 115 mainnets connected through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. These networks facilitate over $1 billion in monthly transactions, showcasing the scale of the Cosmos ecosystem. Additionally, the CometBFT consensus engine secures billions of dollars in value, demonstrating the robustness of the Cosmos infrastructure.

As the Cosmos ecosystem continues to expand, a key factor in its future growth is liquidity. For developers and users, increased liquidity presents more opportunities, simpler onboarding, and stronger application performance. By improving infrastructure and user experience, the mission to exponentially grow liquidity—or 100x it—is well within reach.

Cosmos' Mission to 100x Liquidity by 2025

This mission to 100x liquidity entails three core areas of focus: creating technical opportunities, simplifying app chain development, and improving onboarding. Interchain Inc. aims to attract external liquidity, unlock staked assets, and expand the existing liquidity pool. The ultimate goal is a thriving ecosystem where applications and liquidity flow seamlessly.

As the Cosmos ecosystem evolves, integrating new technologies like rollups, Layer 2 (L2) solutions, and restaked services is crucial. Interchain Inc. will enhance the Interchain Stack to support these innovations, ensuring the platform remains versatile and future-ready.

Throughout 2024, ICF and Interchain Inc. will restructure and align their vision for 2025. Barry Plunkett and Maghnus Mareneck, who lead Interchain Inc., will shape the next chapter of blockchain innovation with their clear vision and hands-on approach. The Cosmos mission to 100x liquidity is not just ambitious—it’s achievable.