
Osmosis (OSMO)
Key data
updated $0Osmosis (OSMO) is the native token of the Osmosis decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Cosmos ecosystem. It facilitates liquidity provision, governance, and fee discounts within the platform. Think of it as the fuel and voting token for one of Cosmos' most popular interchain trading hubs.
Frequently asked questions
What is Osmosis (OSMO) and how is it different?
OSMO powers Osmosis DEX, specializing in cross-chain swaps between assets in the Cosmos network. Unlike Uniswap or PancakeSwap, it's optimized for IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) transfers between Cosmos SDK chains.
How does Osmosis technology work?
It uses an automated market maker (AMM) model with concentrated liquidity pools. Consensus is achieved via Tendermint BFT, and transactions settle in seconds with low fees thanks to Cosmos SDK architecture.
How is OSMO's supply distributed?
The hard cap is 1 billion OSMO. New tokens are emitted through liquidity mining rewards and gradually decrease via halving events. Over 50% of supply is allocated to community incentives.
How to store and use OSMO?
Use Keplr or Cosmostation wallets. OSMO can be staked for governance/voting, provided as liquidity for yield farming, or used to pay discounted trading fees on Osmosis DEX.