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Custom Tokens and Smart Contract Anchoring on Layer 1TL;DR: The base functionality of every distributed ledger technology (DLT) is sending and receiving tokens. Most DLTs stick to this while enabling additional functionality in layers…

The Future is Multi-ChainFaced with the rapid pace of expansion both in the blockchain industry and decentralized finance (DeFi), it is increasingly apparent that the scalability and functionality of monolithic blockchains struggle to meet…

Continued Energy Efficiency with New Protocol ComponentsTL;DR: Tests on the Coordinator-less IOTA 2.0 prototype conclusively show significant reductions in energy consumption for the issuance of messages and a continuation of the…

IOTA Treasury Vote: Instructions and TimelineTL;DR: This blog post explains how IOTA token holders can take part in the upcoming IOTA treasury vote that starts on May 27th, 2:00 pm CEST, and gives step-by-step instructions on how to…

The New Face of Community ParticipationThe IOTA Foundation welcomes you to its brand new community governance forum, govern.iota.org, and invites you to explore the go-to tool for participation in the future of IOTA, Shimmer, and Assembly…