# FAQ Common questions about the Stargaze migration to Cosmos Hub. For general Stargaze questions, see the [FAQ](/help/faq.md). ## General ### When is the snapshot? March 17th, 2026. ### Why is Stargaze migrating? To strengthen the Cosmos ecosystem by consolidating on the Hub, providing better liquidity through ATOM, and ensuring sustainable development. ### When will the migration happen? The migration will be in Q1 2026, right after the snapshot. ### Do I need to do anything? Yes - you need to claim your NFTs if you wish to have them onchain on the Hub. Auto-migrated NFTs do not need any action. ### Is there a deadline to claim? No. Claims do not expire. Take your time. *** ## NFTs ### Which collections are migrated automatically? The top 200 collections by yearly trading volume will be migrated automatically - no action needed, no cost. Featured collections (Team Picks, 1/1s , and community picks) will also be auto-migrated. All other collections must be claimed manually. ### Will my NFTs look the same? Yes. Metadata and images are preserved exactly. ### Can I trade during migration? Trading on L1 stops at snapshot. Trading on Hub begins after the migration. ### What happens to NFTs listed for sale at snapshot? The seller keeps them. Listings are not transferred - you'll need to relist on the Hub. ### What happens to pending offers at snapshot? Offers are removed. Funds are returned to the person who made the offer. ### What about traits and rarity? All trait data is preserved. Rarity rankings remain the same. ### Are royalties preserved? Yes. Creator royalties transfer to the Hub contracts. *** ## STARS Token {% hint style="info" %} ### Attention: STARS migration is set to Q2. The first migration part is for NFTs only. You will still be able to trade STARS until Q2 normally. {% endhint %} ### What happens to my STARS? Claim them on the Cosmos Hub on Q2. They're still STARS, just on a new chain. ### Can I still stake STARS? No. Stargaze will no longer be a blockchain, so there's no staking. ### What's STARS used for? STARS will still be used for minting NFTs, trading NFTs, and trading on DEXs. ### What about STARS on Osmosis? Liquidity pools continue to function. A stable swap pool helps transition. *** ## Technical ### Do I need a new wallet? No. Your existing Cosmos wallet works. Same seed phrase, same keys. ### What's my new address? Your `stars1...` address converts to `cosmos1...` with the same underlying keys. ### Is it safe? Yes. Standard Cosmos Hub security. Your keys never leave your wallet. ### What about gas fees? Gas is paid in ATOM on the Hub. Fees are very low. *** ## Special Situations ### My NFTs were in a DAO If you had NFTs staked in a DAO, that's ok. You'll be able to claim them on the Hub as usual. DAOs treasury however couldn't migrate automatically. We've announced extensively before the migration to remove DAO treasury to a new multisig or wallet. Check with your DAO leadership about distribution. ### My NFTs were on another chain ICS-721 NFTs return to their home chains. (Mad Scientists returned to Osmosis for example.) Check collection announcements. ### I had stSTARS Unwind your liquid staking position before Q2, then you will be able to claim STARS when the time comes. ### I lost my wallet Unfortunately, claims require the original wallet. Standard crypto rules apply. *** ## Old Chain ### Can I still use Stargaze L1? No. The chain is being sunset. All activity moves to Hub. ### What happens to validators? The Hub has its own validator set. ### Are old links broken? Old stargaze.zone links redirect to the Hub version. *** ## Getting Help ### Where can I ask questions? * Discord: #support channel * Twitter: @StargazeZone * This documentation ### I found a bug Report in Discord or via support. Include: * Your wallet address * What you expected * What happened * Screenshots if possible ### Something seems wrong with my claim Contact support with: * Wallet address * Transaction hashes * Description of the issue *** ## Quick Reference | Task | Where | | ------------ | ----------------------- | | Claim NFTs | stargaze.zone → Profile | | Claim STARS | on Q2 | | Get help | Discord | | Check status | Twitter @StargazeZone | --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.stargaze.zone/migration/faq.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.