# Auth 

The `x/auth` modules is used for accounts

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/auth)

See the [specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/auth)

# Bank

The `x/bank` module is for transferring coins between accounts.

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/bank).

See the [specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/bank)

# Stake

The `x/staking` module is for Cosmos Delegated-Proof-of-Stake.

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/staking).

See the
[specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/staking)

# Slashing

The `x/slashing` module is for Cosmos Delegated-Proof-of-Stake.

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/slashing)

See the
[specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/slashing)

# Distribution

The `x/distribution` module is for distributing fees and inflation across bonded
stakeholders.

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/distribution)

See the
[specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/distribution)

# Governance

The `x/gov` module is for bonded stakeholders to make proposals and vote on them.

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/gov)

See the
[specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/governance)

# IBC

The `x/ibc` module is for InterBlockchain Communication.

See the [API docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/ibc)

See the
[specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/tree/master/docs/spec/ibc)

To keep up with the current status of IBC, follow and contribute to [ICS](https://github.com/cosmos/ics)

# Crisis

The `x/crisis` module is for halting the blockchain under certain circumstances.

See the [API Docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/crisis)

See the [specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/master/docs/spec/crisis)

# Mint

The `x/mint` module is for flexible inflation rates and effect a balance between market liquidity and staked supply.

See the [API Docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/mint)

See the [specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/master/docs/spec/mint)

# Params

The `x/params` module provides a globally available parameter store.

See the [API Docs](https://godoc.org/github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/x/params)

See the [specification](https://github.com/cosmos/cosmos-sdk/blob/master/docs/spec/params)