This podcast episode provides an in-depth overview of Axelar, a Cosmos IBC chain that serves as a proof-of-stake bridging solution between EVM and IBC worlds. Axelar enables seamless messaging between EVM chains and Cosmos SDK chains, boasting advantages in terms of security, functionality, and adoption over its competitors. The podcast also introduces Mars, a leading lending AppChain in the Cosmos ecosystem that offers unique features such as under-collateralized lending, credit accounts, and capital-efficient liquidations. Additionally, the episode explores the community dynamics and shared security aspects of Cosmos AppChains, acknowledging the existence of both individual AppChain communities and a broader united Cosmos community.
