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Version: v0.25

Genesis overwrites for development

The genesis.json file for all new blockchains is automatically created from the config.yml file to define the initial state upon genesis of the blockchain.

In development environments, it is useful to test different scenarios after the blockchain is created. The genesis.json file for the blockchain is overwritten by the top-level genesis parameter in config.yml.

To set and test different values, add the genesis parameter to config.yml.

Change the value of a single parameter​

To change the value of one parameter, add the key-value pair under the genesis parameter. For example, change the value of chain-id:

genesis:
  chain_id: "foobar"

Change values in modules​

You can change one or more parameters of different modules. For example, in the staking module you can add a key-value pair to bond_denom to change which token gets staked:

genesis:
  app_state:
    staking:
      params:
        bond_denom: "denom"

Genesis file​

For genesis file details and field definitions, see Cosmos Hub documentation for the Genesis File.

Genesis block summary​

  • The genesis block is the first block of a blockchain.

  • The genesis.json file for the blockchain is overwritten by the top-level genesis parameter in config.yml.

  • After the blockchain is created, add the genesis parameter and key-value pairs to set and test different values in your development environment.