> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sidiorresearchlabs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ibc channels

# IBC Channels

IBC channels are a key component of the Inter-blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol used in the Cosmos ecosystem.
IBC channels enable communication between different Cosmos chains,
allowing the transfer of tokens and data between them.
Each IBC channel has a unique identifier known as the channel ID,
which is used to specify the source and destination of a transfer.
The channel ID can change depending on which relayers are active, so it's important to
double-check the channel IDs before making a transfer.

:::tip
You can also view a full list of IBC Relayers and Channels on [Mintscan](https://www.mintscan.io/Paxeer-Network/relayers)
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