What's Happening
Stargaze is migrating from its own blockchain to the Cosmos Hub.
The Big Picture
In early 2026, Stargaze is moving:
From: Stargaze L1 (independent chain)
To: Cosmos Hub (as an application)
This means all NFTs, Names, and the STARS token are moving to a new home.
Why Migrate?
Stronger Together
The Cosmos Hub is the center of the Cosmos ecosystem:
More liquidity (ATOM)
More users
Stronger security
Better aligned with the ecosystem's future
Better for Users
Native payments - Pay with ATOM, the native token from Cosmos Hub
Lower friction - No need for a separate STARS balance for gas
More activity - Larger user base
Sustainable Development
Funded development through Cosmos Hub community
Dedicated team continuing to build
Long-term commitment to the platform
What's Moving
All NFT collections
Claimable on Q1
Stargaze Names
Claimable on Q2
STARS token
Claimable on Q2
Marketplace
Live on Hub right after migration
Launchpad
Live on Hub one week after migration
Studio
Live on Hub one week after migration
What's Not Moving
Stargaze L1 chain
Shutting down
Validators/Staking
No longer a chain
Timeline
NFT Snapshot: 17th March 2026
Preparation - Contracts paused on L1, snapshot taken
Hub Deployment - Apps go live on Cosmos Hub
NFT Claims Open - Users claim their NFTs
STARS Migration - (Snapshot TBA) Users claim their STARS
L1 Sunset - (Timeline TBA) Original chain winds down
What You Need to Do
Check if your NFTs are airdropped - Top 200 collections (by yearly volume) are migrating automatically. Featured collections, 1/1s and Community picks are also migrating automatically.
Claim other NFTs - Collections outside that list need manual claiming - Guide
Claim your STARS - At Q2 Snapshot. TBA.
Check special cases - NFTs on other chains
Important Notes
Same wallet - Your Cosmos address works on the Hub
No rush - Claims don't expire
Free to claim - Only pay a small gas fee
Questions?
See the Migration FAQ or join our Discord for help.
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