A Future Vision for $POKT in the Cosmos Ecosystem

A Future Vision for $POKT in the Cosmos Ecosystem

The Shannon upgrade makes $POKT a first-class citizen in the Cosmos ecosystem. By becoming IBC-compatible, Pocket Network can now connect directly to the expanding universe of Cosmos chains without relying on wrapped tokens. This opens up a wide set of opportunities — not just for users, but for builders, partners, and the broader Pocket community.

While many of these opportunities are still emerging, they point to the potential future role of $POKT across Cosmos. All the initiatives mentioned in this article are speculative - they live in the realm of possibility. But also, you could be the one to make any of them happen!

Liquidity on Osmosis

Osmosis is the Cosmos ecosystem’s flagship DEX. $POKT pools here could deepen liquidity and connect Pocket’s value directly to Cosmos-native markets like ATOM, OSMO, and USDC (via Noble). Liquidity providers could earn fees and, if incentives are aligned, additional rewards.

Liquid Staking Opportunities

Cosmos is a hub for liquid staking protocols like Stride and Quicksilver. Once integrated, $POKT could be staked natively while generating a liquid staking derivative — allowing users to both secure the Pocket Network and use staked value in DeFi across Cosmos.

Collateral in Lending Protocols

Protocols such as Umee or Mars Protocol may one day accept $POKT as collateral. This would enable holders to borrow stablecoins or other tokens while keeping exposure to the growth of Pocket Network.

Cross-Chain Composability

Because $POKT can move natively across IBC, developers could begin designing cross-chain applications that use Pocket’s relays alongside other Cosmos services — e.g., Celestia for data availability or Akash for decentralized compute.

An Invitation to Build

These ideas are not guarantees — they represent possible next steps in Pocket’s journey within the Cosmos ecosystem. Realizing them will require collaboration between Pocket Network Foundation, developers, and business development partners across Cosmos.

For entrepreneurs, node operators, and DeFi builders, this is an open invitation: engage with PNF, propose integrations, and help shape the path forward.

Pocket’s long-term vision is simple: $POKT should not only power a decentralized data network, but also participate fully in the financial and technological fabric of Cosmos. The Shannon upgrade lays the foundation — what comes next is up to all of us.

Closing Thoughts

The journey with $POKT mirrors the journey into Pocket Network itself: start small by holding tokens, then gradually deepen your involvement through staking, liquidity provision, or even running infrastructure. Each step reinforces the network’s resilience and aligns your incentives with its growth.

Pocket’s design makes sure that value doesn’t pool in the hands of a few intermediaries. Instead, it flows directly between those who demand data and those who supply it — with $POKT as the mechanism that keeps the whole system alive.