TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation launched the IOTA Rebased test network on November 18th, with several experienced validators already joining to contribute their expertise. The first group of validators are introduced here, with more announcements to follow. Their potential involvement in the mainnet depends on the outcome of the community vote on adopting IOTA Rebased. As an important part of the IOTA Rebased test network, which was launched on November 18th, we at the IOTA Foundation are excited to announce that several…

TL;DR: The Voting Open phase of the IOTA Rebased governance vote begins today, Monday, December 2nd, 2024. IOTA token holders are invited to decide on this critical proposal to influence the future of IOTA’s protocol development. Following the governance proposal to upgrade the IOTA L1 Mainnet to the new Rebased protocol, IOTA token holders are invited to participate in the governance vote using either the IOTA Firefly or Bloom wallet.By voting in favor of this proposal, token holders agree to update the IOTA…

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TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation is proposing to rebase IOTA’s Layer 1 to introduce a protocol with full decentralization, L1 programmability with MoveVM and EVM support, 50k+ TPS scalability, and $IOTA staking. This upgrade offers a faster path to a new mainnet than current IOTA 2.0 plans. A governance vote will decide whether to adopt this protocol or continue with the current network. If approved, the new mainnet could launch after a testnet phase, security audits, and exchange integrations, unlocking advanced…

TL;DR: IOTA introduces two new testing environments to explore IOTA Rebased: a Public Testnet for stable, long-term application testing with persistent data and increasing decentralization, and a DevNet for rapid, experimental feature testing managed by the IOTA Foundation. These environments allow developers to thoroughly test applications, explore protocol upgrades, and experiment with cutting-edge features before potential mainnet implementation. Alongside the IOTA Rebased vote proposal are two environments to…

Powering the Future with Advanced Smart Contracts and Frictionless Transactions TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation is proposing a major transformation with IOTA Rebased, shifting away from its plans for IOTA 2.0 to leverage established DLT technology. This rebase would adopt the Move VM, transitioning from a UTXO to an object-based ledger model for enhanced programmability. A new tokenomics model would introduce staking rewards, low fees, and sponsored transactions, alongside a fully decentralized Delegated Proof-of-Stake…

IOTA founder Dominik Schiener has set out to bring IOTA back to the forefront of the crypto market. Echoing Donald Trump’s iconic slogan “Make America Great Again,” Schiener declared that it’s time for IOTA to reclaim its place at the “big boys’ table” it once occupied. “I am here to move IOTA forward to new heights. A comeback story like the market has never seen,” Schiener posted on X. I am here to Move #IOTA forward to new heights. A comeback story like the market has never seen. #MakeIOTAGreatAgain…

For the third quarter of 2024, the IOTA Foundation is pleased to report substantial progress across our Technology Adoption, Ecosystem, TLIP, and Legal & Regulatory Affairs departments. During this period, our Research & Development teams and engineers have been fully mobilized on an undisclosed internal project, meaning no R&D updates are included in this report. However, further information about this initiative is expected to be shared later this quarter.Technology AdoptionThe Technology Adoption department…

TL;DR: A new round of IOTA Grants has arrived, with 29 successful applications (out of a total of 142) receiving a total of $3,603,000 in funding. The IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation's Grants Program remains devoted to its mission to foster innovation across a wide array of digital asset projects. While the sheer amount of applications means a temporary pause has been placed on processing them, the Grants team is excited to introduce the most recent cohort of grant recipients who are part of building the future of…

Empowering IOTA Ecosystem GrowthIn a rapidly evolving and complex Web3 landscape, true growth stems from the relationships we cultivate. Much like the concept of alchemy, which is the pursuit of transforming the ordinary into something valuable, our ecosystem building strives to create the ideal environment for developers to bring their innovations to life – turning ideas into tangible value that empowers users and drives ecosystem growth. Today, we are excited to announce iotalabs, an independent brand within the IOTA…

Expanding Options for Digital Assets TL;DR: Fireblocks has integrated IOTA EVM, enabling institutional and enterprise users to securely store, transfer, and manage IOTA tokens and tokenized assets. Fireblocks’ support for IOTA EVM enhances the ecosystem by offering enterprise-grade infrastructure for treasury management and many other services ranging from DeFi to GameFi. Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on blockchain, has integrated IOTA EVM.…

Pioneering Web3 Solutions for Europe’s Digital Growth TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation is driving blockchain innovation in Europe through key partnerships and compliance with EU regulations. We aim to lead in Web3 identity solutions, sustainable DLT applications, and regulatory dialogues, positioning Europe as a global blockchain leader with a sovereign, open, and permissionless infrastructure. The IOTA Foundation has established a strong and enduring partnership with the European Union. By participating in major EU…