cosmos-sdk/docs/spec/README.md

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Cosmos Hub Spec

This directory contains specifications for the application level components of the Cosmos Hub.

NOTE: the specifications are not yet complete and very much a work in progress.

  • Store - The core Merkle store that holds the state.
  • Auth - The structure and authnentication of accounts and transactions.
  • Bank - Sending tokens.
  • Governance - Proposals and voting.
  • IBC - Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.
  • Staking - Proof-of-stake bonding, delegation, etc.
  • Slashing - Validator punishment mechanisms.
  • Provisioning - Fee distribution, and atom provision distribution
  • Other - Other components of the Cosmos Hub, including the reserve pool, All in Bits vesting, etc.

The specification for Tendermint, i.e. the underlying blockchain, can be found elsewhere.