> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stargaze.zone/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stargaze.zone/start-here/what-is-stargaze.md). # What is Stargaze? Stargaze is the leading NFT Marketplace and Launchpad on the Cosmos Hub. It provides a complete platform for discovering, buying, selling, and creating NFTs within the Cosmos ecosystem. ## A Brief History Stargaze launched in 2021 as its own blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem, quickly becoming the cultural hub for NFTs in Cosmos. In 2026, Stargaze migrated to the Cosmos Hub to strengthen the ecosystem and provide deeper liquidity through ATOM. ## What Can You Do on Stargaze? ### Collect Browse thousands of collections, buy NFTs instantly, make offers, and participate in auctions. Connect easily all your wallets under the same profile. ### Create Launch your own NFT collection using Stargaze Studio. No coding required. Set up minting, whitelists, and royalties with an intuitive interface. ### Trade Names Register your own Stargaze Name - a human-readable identity for your Cosmos address. Trade names on the marketplace like any other NFT. ## Key Features * **Low transaction costs** - Efficient smart contracts on Cosmos Hub * **Creator royalties** - Enforced on-chain for active creators * **IBC enabled** - Interoperable with the broader Cosmos ecosystem * **Proven track record** - 3,500+ collections, millions of NFTs traded ## Getting Started Ready to dive in? Start by [creating a wallet](/start-here/creating-a-wallet.md) and [getting some ATOM](/start-here/getting-atom.md). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.stargaze.zone/start-here/what-is-stargaze.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. 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.