- IOTA Q2 2025 was marked by the launch of its Rebased Mainnet and the global debut of the TWIN Foundation.
- These developments enhanced blockchain performance, accelerated trade processing, and advanced IOTA’s real-world adoption.
IOTA launched its Rebased Mainnet and the TWIN Foundation in Q2 2025, signaling a major step forward in blockchain performance and real-world adoption. These two milestones have reshaped IOTA’s roadmap and widened its global reach.
Rebased Mainnet Transforms IOTA Into a Layer 1 Blockchain
The Rebased Mainnet, launched in May, was built after over a year of intense research and development. It upgrades IOTA into a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, now fully capable of supporting decentralized applications (dApps).
The upgrade introduced an object-based ledger, advanced token tools, and new SDKs, wallets, and dashboards—making it easier for developers to build and deploy applications on the network.
To ensure trust and decentralization, the Genesis Ceremony included 13 trusted validators such as the IOTA’s Foundation, LugaNodes, and P2P.org.
IOTA TWIN Foundation Launch Modernizes Global Trade
On May 8 in Lusaka, IOTA launched the TWIN Foundation in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, the World Economic Forum, and the Tony Blair Institute. This initiative uses blockchain infrastructure to improve cross-border trade.
Its early impact is already visible—reducing document processing time between Kenya and the UK from weeks to just minutes. The foundation gained further global attention through forums like the UAE’s TradeTech.
Web3 Innovation Reaches East Africa
IOTA’s co-hosted the East Africa Web3 Innovation Summit on May 30 in Nairobi. The summit featured hands-on workshops with IOTA Move and showcased the TWIN framework to developers, government officials, and trade experts.
Panel discussions highlighted how blockchain is already shaping East Africa’s trade systems and digital economy.
Empowering Users Through Identity and Tools
IOTA also rolled out IOTA Identity v1.6 beta, now compatible with the new mainnet. This update allows users to control their digital identities without third-party reliance.
To support adoption, the IOTA Foundation launched product pages for IOTA Identity and the IOTA Gas Station, simplifying access and onboarding for users and developers alike.
With powerful new tools, global trade integration, and a high-performance mainnet, IOTA has positioned itself as a serious player in blockchain innovation. The Q2 2025 report shows a clear strategy: focus on builders, real-world use cases, and practical impact.
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