Cosmos Hub PebbleDB Snapshot Provider
Funder
Interchain Foundation · Ecosystem Growth Delegations
Type / status
rfp · open
Amount
—
Deadline
unknown
“we are opening applications for the Ecosystem Growth Delegations tranche today”
Ecosystems
cosmos
Categories
infradao governance
Tech stack
Apply
Source
Fit
38% · weak fit · The Venture23 Aleo team has relevant ZK and infrastructure expertise, but operates in a different ecosystem (Aleo vs Cosmos) and the work is adjacent rather than a direct fit.
Trust
86% · model self-report 85% · first seen 2026-09-09 · v2
Verified
2026-09-17 · page still up, no closing language
The Interchain Foundation (ICF) Ecosystem Growth Delegations program is seeking a provider to operate a sponsored PebbleDB snapshot service for the Cosmos Hub. The selected operator must publish verified PebbleDB snapshots every 12 hours, maintain two latest snapshots, ensure 1 Gbps download capacity, and provide documentation and outage communication. Applicants must submit a proposal via the Ecosystem Growth Delegation application form, specifying the additional ATOM delegation amount required to operate the service.
Eligibility: Open to teams and validators proposing specific, measurable work aligned with Cosmos Hub ecosystem growth; active-set validators have streamlined KYC, while new entrants must complete a separate KYC step.
Pipeline
Trust breakdown (2/2 checkable facts verified)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| apply link | 0.075 | 100% | link in source |
| funder | 0.075 | 100% | named in source |
| source quality | 0.15 | 60% | forum post |
| model confidence | 0.1 | 85% | model self-report |
| corroboration | bonus | +5% | 2 sources |
Fit breakdown (against the ORG_* profile)
| Signal | Weight | Result | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| model fit | 0.5 | 70% | model rated 70% |
| ecosystem overlap | 0.25 | 0% | cosmos vs aleo |
| category overlap | 0.15 | 17% | infra, dao_governance vs zk, privacy, infra, dev_tooling, security, interoperability |
| tech overlap | 0.1 | 0% | none vs rust, leo, zk |
Sources (2)
| Role | Document | From | Fetched |
|---|---|---|---|
| primary | ICF Ecosystem Growth Delegations: Applications Now Open | Cosmos forum | 2026-09-09 |
| mirror | Targeted RFP: Cosmos Hub PebbleDB Snapshot Provider | Cosmos forum | 2026-09-17 |
History (2)
| v | Changed | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2026-09-17 | title, summary, deadlineKind, type |
| 1 | 2026-09-09 | created |
Extracted text
As part of the [overhauled ICF ATOM delegation program](https://medium.com/the-interchain-foundation/the-interchain-foundation-icf-is-rolling-out-an-overhaul-of-its-atom-delegation-program-c2a65fe79b6c) announced in February, we are opening applications for the Ecosystem Growth Delegations tranche today. This is the application-only side of the program. It is separate from the default delegations tranche, which is allocated automatically based on on-chain criteria. Ecosystem Growth Delegations are negotiated individually, governed by a written agreement between the recipient and the ICF, and reserved for work that addresses a concrete, near-term ecosystem need. Application: [Form](https://42jzxo.share-na2.hsforms.com/254yBLp_mS2yARgA2vrKSJQ) ## [](#p-39486-what-this-program-is-for-1)**What this program is for** Ecosystem Growth Delegations are not a general validator support program. They are not a way to recognize past contributions, and they are not a substitute for a grant. They are a mechanism for the ICF and Cosmos Labs to direct ATOM toward specific, forward-looking work where a clear deliverable is on the table. The bar is high. Delegations under this tranche come out of the default tranche pro-rata, so every approval reduces what the rest of the active set receives. Priority goes to proposals that are specific, scoped, and tied to outcomes we can measure within a quarter or two. ## [](#p-39486-what-to-expect-after-you-apply-2)**What to expect after you apply** Applications go to the Cosmos Labs Ecosystem Team for initial review. Within a reasonable window, we will come back with one of three responses: a decline, a request for more information, or a green light to move into the agreement phase. Please allow 1-2 weeks for us to process your application, depending on volume. Approved applicants enter into a written delegation agreement directly with the Interchain Foundation, with a scope-of-services appendix that lays out the deliverables and the delegation amount. Larger or non-standard agreements take longer to process than smaller ones. Applicants who are not currently in the active set should expect a separate KYC step. Active-set validators are already covered by our ongoing compliance monitoring; new entrants without an address history are not. Delegations are adjusted on a quarterly cadence. Agreements signed mid-quarter will generally take effect at the next adjustment. ## [](#p-39486-how-to-apply-3)**How to apply** The form is here: [](https://cosmos.fillout.com/icfdelegations)[Form](https://42jzxo.share-na2.hsforms.com/254yBLp_mS2yARgA2vrKSJQ) It asks for team background, a detailed scope of work, the milestones and timeline you are committing to, the delegation amount you are proposing, and the connection between your work and value to the Hub or ATOM. Come prepared. Vague applications, or applications that read as a request for general support rather than a proposal for specific work, will be declined. ## [](#p-39486-whats-in-scope-4)**What’s in scope** This initial intake runs as an open RFP. Feel free to submit an application for anything that aligns with the guidelines set forth above. For full context on the broader delegation program redesign and how this tranche fits into it, read the ICF’s announcement: [https://medium.com/the-interchain-foundation/the-interchain-foundation-icf-is-rolling-out-an-overhaul-of-its-atom-delegation-program-c2a65fe79b6c](https://medium.com/the-interchain-foundation/the-interchain-foundation-icf-is-rolling-out-an-overhaul-of-its-atom-delegation-program-c2a65fe79b6c)