- IOTA has surpassed 2 billion tokens staked, representing over 43% of its circulating supply—highlighting strong community confidence following its Rebased Update.
- The shift to Delegated Proof-of-Stake boosts scalability, offers high staking rewards, and introduces smart contract and DeFi features with no gas fees.
IOTA’s New Era: 43% of Supply Now Staked
Jakarta, CryptoNewsFocus – IOTA has reached a game-changing milestone. On June 4, the project announced that more than 2 billion IOTA tokens have been staked on its network—equivalent to 43.4% of the total circulating supply. This achievement showcases the growing trust, enthusiasm, and participation from its global community.
The Power of the Rebased Update
The staking surge follows IOTA’s Rebased Update launched on May 5, which transitioned the network to a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus system. This shift removed the centralized Coordinator and introduced a decentralized validator network, starting with 50 validators and scaling up to 150 over time.
Thanks to DPoS, IOTA now processes over 50,000 transactions per second with finality in under one second, placing it among the fastest Layer 1 blockchains. What’s more, staking is accessible to everyone—starting with just 1 MIOTA, users can earn annualized returns of 10% to 15%.
Smart Features, Zero Gas Fees, and DeFi Access
IOTA’s Rebased update doesn’t stop at staking speed and rewards. It also brings smart contract functionality at the base layer using MoveVM and sets the stage for Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs). When users stake IOTA, they receive stIOTA—a liquid token tradable in DeFi platforms, with no lock-up periods or gas fees involved.
Importantly, no large venture funds hold a significant amount of IOTA, meaning there’s minimal risk of sudden sell-offs that can crash the market. This adds a level of stability and reassurance for long-term holders.
Tools to Empower Every Staker
To make staking even easier, IOTA launched the IOTA Staking APY Calculator—a user-friendly, web-based tool that helps both beginners and pros find the best validator rewards. Features like countdown timers and epoch progress bars provide a seamless experience.
Despite recent market volatility—IOTA’s price is down 9.58% in the last week—community confidence remains high, with the token trading at $0.1878 and a market cap of $715 million.
With over 2 billion tokens staked and a cutting-edge update transforming its ecosystem, IOTA is clearly on an upward trajectory. From performance to decentralization and DeFi integration, IOTA is building a future-ready blockchain with its community at the core.
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