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These docs are designed to get you building quickly. Choose the path that best matches your goal:

What do you want to do?

Get a solid mental model of the SDK and build your first chain.
  1. Read the intro pages and Cosmos Architecture for an overview of how a Cosmos chain is structured
  2. Read the Concepts section (Fundamentals, Modules, SDK Internals)
  3. Follow the Build a Chain Tutorial
This is the most complete path for developers new to the Cosmos SDK.

Get running fast

Spin up a local chain in minutes.
  1. Prerequisites
  2. Chain Quickstart
From there, continue the tutorial to learn more about building modules:

New to Cosmos?

Start here if you’re new to the ecosystem. New to blockchain development? Read Blockchain Basics For a technical overview of how a Cosmos chain is structured: Cosmos Architecture

Run a node

Set up and operate a Cosmos node (validators, operators). Run a Node

Browse modules

Explore production-ready SDK modules and their documentation. Module Directory

Go deeper

Dive into advanced topics like ABCI++, vote extensions, mempool design, upgrades, and observability. In-depth Guides