ATOM holders may receive token airdrop – Cosmos Hub founder plans for New Airdrop

The founder of Cosmos Hub, a decentralized network of independent parallel blockchains, has announced plans to fork the native cryptocurrency of the network, ATOM. This move could potentially lead to ATOM holders receiving a new token through an airdrop.
Cosmos founder has declared plans to fork Cosmos Hub and build a new chain AtomOne.
ATOM1 the new token would be awarded to ATOM stakers, proportional to their amount.
ATOM founder invited views on improvements to Cosmos, and proposed tackling the issues in the new chain.
Background on Cosmos and Cosmos Hub
Cosmos is a decentralized network of independent parallel blockchains, each powered by BFT consensus algorithms like Tendermint. These blockchains are called zones and are connected to the Cosmos Hub, which acts as a secure communication channel for inter-blockchain communication. The Cosmos Hub is designed to facilitate the transfer of assets and data across different zones.

Fork Proposal and Token Airdrop
The proposal to fork the native cryptocurrency of the Cosmos network, ATOM, comes from the founder of Cosmos Hub. The purpose of this fork is to create a new token that would be distributed to existing ATOM holders through an airdrop. This means that current ATOM holders may receive the new token in proportion to their existing ATOM holdings.
Potential Impact on ATOM Holders
If the fork and subsequent airdrop occur, it could have several implications for ATOM holders. Firstly, they may receive a new token as part of the airdrop, which could potentially have its own value and use case within the Cosmos ecosystem. Additionally, the fork may lead to changes in the governance or functionality of the Cosmos network, which could impact ATOM holders in various ways.

Community Reaction and Future Developments
The announcement of the potential fork and token airdrop has sparked discussions within the Cosmos community. Some members may be supportive of the proposal, while others may have concerns or questions about its implications. As the situation unfolds, it will be important to monitor community sentiment and any further developments related to the proposed fork.

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