The last quarter of 2024 was marked by intense activity across all departments of the IOTA Foundation, not least because of the massive implications of the IOTA Rebased protocol update. With the proposal accepted by a community vote towards the end of the year, all eyes are now on the evolution from the current Rebased Testnet to the Mainnet release in 2025. In the meantime, let’s catch up on the work of the IOTA Foundation's teams.Research & DevelopmentIn Q4 2024, the milestone work on IOTA Rebased was supported by…

For Developers and Innovators TL;DR: The IOTA Builder Server is live. This focused Discord community is designed for developers, validators, and tech enthusiasts to collaborate, access resources, and build on IOTA in a distraction-free environment. Join now if you're ready to innovate! We are pleased to announce the launch of the IOTA Builder Server on Discord, designed to bring together builders, developers, and tech enthusiasts with a shared interest in building on the IOTA platform. This new initiative offers a…

Fueling Web3 Innovation and Empowering BuildersTL;DR:The IOTA Ecosystem DLT Foundation stays committed to building and supporting a thriving ecosystem. Focused on driving real-world adoption, advancing the upcoming IOTA Rebased network, and expanding our EVM ecosystem, IOTA Grants Season 2 is now live, offering up to $10M in funding for passionate builders and innovative projects.At IOTA, we’re committed to building an ecosystem that not only thrives but endures. A vital component of achieving this vision lies in empowering…

Year in Review, Year in Preview TL;DR: In 2024, the IOTA Foundation introduced IOTA Rebased to transform its protocol with programmability and utility. The Foundation also expanded the IOTA ecosystem through EVM-driven tokenization, global trade partnerships, and groundbreaking DLT research. With the Rebased mainnet launch ahead, IOTA enters 2025 poised to power real-world digital and economic innovation. As we close the chapter on 2024, the IOTA Foundation reflects on a landmark year of growth and collaboration.…

TL;DR: We present the official results of the governance vote for the IOTA Rebased protocol upgrade proposal. A large majority of IOTA token holders have voted to upgrade IOTA to the new Rebased protocol. We are happy to announce that the recent governance proposal to upgrade IOTA to the Rebased protocol has received a large majority of positive votes. IOTA token holders have voted in favor of what we believe to be the most important upgrade in IOTA’s long history. Scroll to the end of this blog post for a full…

TL;DR: The IOTA Foundation continues to onboard experienced validators to the test network, ensuring the best possible experience as we work toward production readiness. Validators play a crucial role in preparing the network for mainnet launch. This blog post introduces the latest selection of validators to the IOTA Rebased test network, which was launched on November 18th. We at the IOTA Foundation are thrilled that so many leading projects are eager to lend their support to IOTA Rebased. Their involvement is a…

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…