# 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

| Moving to Hub       | Status                               |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| 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

| Discontinued       | Reason            |
| ------------------ | ----------------- |
| Stargaze L1 chain  | Shutting down     |
| Validators/Staking | No longer a chain |

## Timeline

**NFT Snapshot:** 17th March 2026 

1. **Preparation** - Contracts paused on L1, snapshot taken
2. **Hub Deployment** - Apps go live on Cosmos Hub
3. **NFT Claims Open** - Users claim their NFTs
4. **STARS Migration** - (Snapshot TBA) Users claim their STARS
5. **L1 Sunset** - (Timeline TBA) Original chain winds down

## What You Need to Do

1. **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.
2. **Claim other NFTs** - Collections outside that list need manual claiming - [Guide](/migration/claiming-your-nfts.md)
3. **Claim your STARS** - At Q2 Snapshot. TBA.
4. **Check special cases** - [NFTs on other chains](/migration/nfts-on-other-chains.md)

## 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](/migration/faq.md) or join our Discord for help.


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