- In 2024, IOTA achieved significant milestones, including the launch of IOTA Rebased for enhanced programmability, real-world utility, and seamless blockchain integrations, alongside strategic industrial and governmental collaborations.
- Looking ahead to 2025, IOTA aims to solidify its role in digital infrastructure through the IOTA Rebased mainnet, expanded EVM ecosystem, and continued innovation in DLT research.
In 2024, the IOTA Foundation achieved groundbreaking milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the digital economy. From launching IOTA Rebased to fostering strategic partnerships, IOTA made significant strides in advancing distributed ledger technology (DLT) and accelerating real-world adoption. As the year ends, the Foundation sets its sights on an even more impactful 2025.
IOTA Rebased: A New Era of Programmability and Utility
November 2024 marked the introduction of IOTA Rebased, a transformative upgrade focused on enhancing programmability and real-world utility. This evolution enables full programmability for smart contracts, decentralized applications, and seamless integration with other blockchain networks. With features like multiple execution environments on Layer 1, IOTA Rebased lays the foundation for scalable, developer-friendly solutions.
This initiative builds on the IOTA EVM, which brought programmability to the IOTA ecosystem earlier in 2024. The EVM launch in June positioned IOTA within the Web3 and DeFi ecosystems, with partnerships and integrations like Stargate, LayerZero, and Pyth Network boosting interoperability. This momentum continued with the IOTA Tenity RWA Accelerator Program, supporting tokenization, digital passports, and identity solutions.
Driving Industrial and Government Collaborations
IOTA’s commitment to real-world impact is evident through strategic alliances. In February 2024, IOTA partnered with the World Economic Forum and other global organizations to revolutionize trade logistics through the Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN), leveraging IOTA’s secure data solutions.
Additionally, IOTA participated in the European Blockchain PCP, aligning with EU criteria and advancing tokenized identification solutions for Web3 services. The IOTA Token also achieved Shari’a compliance, opening doors to the Islamic finance market in the Middle East.
Advancing DLT Research and Innovation
IOTA’s dedication to research was showcased through initiatives like the IOTA-Imperial College Lab in London, focusing on blockchain’s impact on the circular economy. The Foundation also played a key role in the Beyond the Chain academic conference, highlighting DLT advancements.
Looking Ahead to 2025
With the launch of IOTA Rebased’s mainnet, the future promises even greater possibilities. The evolution of the IOTA EVM ecosystem, global trade transformation through TWIN, and continued regulatory advocacy will solidify IOTA’s position as a leading DLT innovator. As IOTA shapes the digital economy, 2025 is set to be a pivotal year for its vision of a programmable and unified network.
