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- IOTA made significant progress in Q1 2025, preparing for the Rebased Mainnet launch.
- Development teams focused on improving infrastructure, security, and adoption strategies.
- Partnerships and regulatory efforts strengthened global engagement.
The IOTA Foundation dedicated Q1 2025 to strengthening its core technology. The Node Team integrated critical updates, improving system reliability. The Consensus Team refined the Starfish protocol, enhancing performance and security. Protocol researchers focused on boosting transaction speed while introducing new validator performance metrics.
Optimizations of smart contracts were prioritized. Security concerns from audits were taken care of by the team and improved tools were provided to automate ledger tracking. IOTA also reinstated the system of proposals to allow improvement from the community. Team collaboration ensured that the mainnet launch process was properly tested through dry runs to enable a smooth transition.
Developer experience was another area of focus. New documentation and tutorials simplified onboarding, while direct engagement on Discord helped answer developer questions. Security audits and infrastructure upgrades reinforced IOTA’s readiness for the next phase of adoption.
Driving Adoption Through Partnerships
Product adoption efforts accelerated as IOTA aimed for real-world use. The launch of the IOTA Gas Station eliminated transaction fees for users, making blockchain interactions more seamless. IOTA Identity moved closer to industry standards, ensuring secure and decentralized identity management.
The Business Innovation Program provided funding and support for promising blockchain projects. High interest led to early applications, reflecting strong confidence in IOTA’s potential. Trade Logistics and Information Pipeline (TLIP) saw important progress, integrating with Kenya’s tax authorities to enhance data security and efficiency in global trade.
Partnerships played a key role in driving adoption. The IOTA team worked with major stakeholders to integrate blockchain solutions into financial and governmental frameworks. The goal was to simplify regulatory compliance while promoting trust in digital transactions.
Shaping IOTA’s Regulatory Policies
The IOTA Ecosystem Department expanded its outreach and technical infrastructure. New validators joined the testnet, and key integrations, such as Pyth Oracles and analytics tools, were completed. Exchange readiness efforts ensured a smooth transition for token holders ahead of the upgrade.
Hackathons and grant programs encouraged community participation. IOTA’s presence in the Move VM ecosystem fostered collaboration with developers from leading blockchain networks. The “Return to IOTA” campaign and social media engagement drove increased awareness and participation.
Legal and regulatory efforts remained a priority. The foundation contributed to policy discussions worldwide, advocating for balanced regulations that protect users while encouraging innovation. These initiatives helped strengthen IOTA’s position as a trusted player in the blockchain industry.
With a productive Q1 behind them, IOTA enters Q2 with momentum. The focus remains on launching the Rebased Mainnet, expanding adoption, and further strengthening its ecosystem.
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