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<p>Akash Network is preparing for one of its biggest shifts yet, with its founder Greg Osuri announcing that the decentralized project will deprecate its current Cosmos SDK–based chain and move to a new network that can “secure Akash.” The team has already begun evaluating potential destinations within and beyond the Cosmos ecosystem.</p>
<p>Osuri explained that the ideal network must offer “strong security, a high-quality community, deep liquidity, and exciting growth.” He confirmed the new base will remain IBC-compatible to preserve interoperability across Cosmos applications. However, he did not disclose which chain Akash might join. This migration aims to give the network stronger foundations as demand for decentralized GPU and compute power continues to rise.</p>
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   <p>Is Akash moving out of Cosmos?<br><br>Akash is an app chain and is currently running on its own L1. It's built using Cosmos SDK but does not run on Cosmos Hub. We will be deprecating our own chain and moving to a different one that can secure Akash. <br><br>We'll be evaluating chains that… <a href="https://t.co/5Ttty185vI" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/5Ttty185vI</a></p>— Greg Osuri 🇺🇸 (@gregosuri) <a href="https://twitter.com/gregosuri/status/1977370418794086528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 12, 2025</a>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="evaluating-next-steps">Evaluating next steps</h2>
<p>Akash Network, which started as a Cosmos-based chain, runs a decentralized marketplace that links AI and cloud infrastructures with independent hardware providers. The project gained attention in 2023 after adding Nvidia GPU support through its Mainnet 6 upgrade, offering cheaper computing power than traditional cloud platforms.</p>
<p>According to Osuri, users will keep their familiar workflows through integrations with Osmosis and Keplr. An RFP will soon invite blockchain foundations to present proposals. He also assured users that staking on Akash is “evolving into something superior,” hinting at new mechanisms that may extend beyond consensus-based rewards.</p>
<p>Interestingly, Osuri called Solana a “strong contender” but said the team would be “extra careful” when picking where to move next. His remarks hint that Akash might look at faster blockchains while still staying connected to the Cosmos ecosystem.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="community-reactions-and-upgrades">Community reactions and upgrades</h2>
<p>Despite the rumors, Cosmos Airdrops clarified that Akash “is staying in Cosmos,” noting an October 20 SDK v0.53 upgrade and upcoming features like AkashML for AI. At the same time, W Chain openly <a href="https://x.com/WChainNetwork/status/1977623246515118177" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">invited</a> Akash to join its network, describing itself as “reliable, scalable, and built for growth.”</p>
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   <p>Big Changes Coming to Akash Network! 👀<br><br>Despite some rumors, Akash is staying in Cosmos – not leaving it.<a href="https://twitter.com/akashnet_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@akashnet_</a> is getting major upgrades soon:<br><br>🔹 Core upgrade to Cosmos SDK v0.53 on Oct 20 → faster new features<br><br>🔹 Burn Mint Equilibrium → more demand for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AKT&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$AKT</a>, less… <a href="https://t.co/7tK5E6gtxr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/7tK5E6gtxr</a></p>— Cosmos Airdrops 🪂 (@Cosmos_Airdrops) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cosmos_Airdrops/status/1977464953763168651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">October 12, 2025</a>
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<p>As of writing, data from <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/akash-network/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinMarketCap</a> showed Akash Network (AKT) was trading at about $0.82, up 12.85% in the past day with $15.65 million in trading volume.</p>
<p>Akash’s plan to move its network shows how fast decentralized computing is changing. It could also affect how future AI and cloud projects decide where to run their systems.</p>
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