We are incredibly grateful to the participants who took part in our recent rebranding vote. Your engagement and support are what drive IOST forward, and we truly appreciate your involvement in shaping the future of our project.

As we move forward, our next priority is to work closely with exchanges to ensure that all steps are aligned and executed correctly. We are dedicated to securing the necessary approvals from these exchanges to ensure a smooth transition and implementation.

Once we have

Follow this easy guide to create an account, review proposals, and cast your vote on IOST’s future developments.

Step 1: Create an Account

If you don’t have an account yet, start by downloading iWallet Pro here. Then, create an account for free by visiting IOST Account Creation.

For additional details, you can refer to this New User Guide on Medium.

Useful links:

Introducing iWallet Pro: The Enhanced Plugin Wallet for IOST Users

New User Guide: How to Register an IOST Mainnet Account

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Follow this easy guide to create an account, review proposals, and cast your vote on IOST’s future developments.

Step 1: Create an Account

If you don’t have an account yet, start by downloading iWallet Pro here. Then, create an account for free by visiting IOST Account Creation.

For additional details, you can refer to this New User Guide on Medium.

Useful links:

Introducing iWallet Pro: The Enhanced Plugin Wallet for IOST Users

New User Guide: How to Register an IOST Mainnet Account

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Everything You Need to Know About Eligibility, Weight Calculation, and Proposal Approval Criteria

Voting Period

Start Time: Fixed at January 5, 2025, 00:00:00 (UTC+8).

Duration: 7 days from the start time.

End Time: January 12, 2025, 23:59:59 (UTC+8).

Voting Eligibility

Eligibility to Participate (an address must meet at least one of the following conditions):

Holds at least 1,000 IOST tokens.

Staking (voting for a node) with a staked amount of at least 1,000 IOST.

Voting Restriction:

Unveiling our roadmap for global expansion, merchant adoption, and regulatory compliance in the Web3 payments space

In previous articles, we explored how IOST 3.0 introduces new Web3 payment tools. During this transformative period, our strategic roadmap focuses on infrastructure development and expanding the ecosystem. Below is a high-level timeline of upcoming milestones designed to provide clarity on the steps forward as we harness the benefits of blockchain infrastructure, streamlined merch

AMA Recap: Shaping the Future of Web3: IOST’s Rebrand, Vision, Innovation, and Community-Driven Growth

Questions from the host

Question 1: How does IOST resonate with the blockchain community and ensure its vision aligns with user expectations?

Blake: Great question! IOST’s vision centers around reliability and user empowerment. We’ve focused on building a platform that not only provides scalable and secure blockchain infrastructure but also prioritizes real-world usability. For instance, our

Strategic Token Evolution

As IOST transitions into a leading Layer 2 payment solution, our ecosystem requires a comprehensive economic framework that matches the scale of our vision. The evolution of IOST’s tokenomics is driven by four fundamental market opportunities: First, the rapidly growing demand for efficient, low-cost payment infrastructure in the Web3 space, where transaction volumes are expected to increase by orders of magnitude. Second, the emergence of real-world asset tokenizatio

A memorable gathering of Web3 innovators, stakeholders, and community leaders celebrating the milestones of 2024 and looking ahead to an exciting year for the industry.

On December 18th, a year-end party for Japan’s Web3 community took place at XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS, a venue offering stunning views of Tokyo Tower and the city skyline. The event was hosted by OKJ and Aptos, with IOST and Mask co-hosting. IOST’s CEO, Blake, also participated in the event.

Nearly 100 attendees, including represen

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

TL;DR: From Complexity to Singularity: The PayPIN Design Odyssey

PayPIN is more than a payment solution — it represents a fundamental reimagining of how humans coordinate economic activity in the digital era. Inspired by pivotal moments in history, such as the Medici banking networks and the advent of decentralized internet protocols, PayPIN challenges the unnecessary complexity of modern financial systems with an elegant, human-centered design approa

Understanding IOST’s Community-First Tokenomics Evolution

Since its inception, IOST has maintained an unwavering commitment to its community. As we embark on our journey to transform IOST into a leading Layer 2 PayFi solution, this commitment grows even stronger. The evolution of our tokenomics model represents more than just a technical upgrade-it embodies our vision of a truly community-driven ecosystem where every participant can thrive.

A Commitment to Sustainable Growth

Our decision to

IOST is currently undergoing a brand upgrade and is set to launch the BNBChain PayPIN Layer 2, designed explicitly for PayFi and DePIN. To further empower the next-generation applications of decentralized cloud computing, PayFi, DePIN, and AI technologies within the Web3 ecosystem, IOST officially announced its strategic partnership with Aethir on December 11th.

This partnership combines IOST’s high-performance blockchain technology with Aethir’s advanced distributed GPU cloud computing platfor

The future of payments isn’t just coming — it’s here. And IOST is leading the charge.

— The IOST Team

A Proven Foundation for the Future

Seven years. 930 million transactions. Zero outages. This isn’t just a track record — it’s a testament to IOST’s unwavering commitment to excellence. While others promised, we delivered. Now, we’re taking our battle-tested infrastructure to the next level with PayFi Layer 2 and PayPIN technology.

Why This Evolution Matters Now

The cryptocurrency landscape

IOST: Igniting the Web3 Payment Revolution

The future of payments isn’t just coming — it’s here. And IOST is leading the charge.

— The IOST Team

A Proven Foundation for the Future

Seven years. 930 million transactions. Zero outages. This isn’t just a track record — it’s a testament to IOST’s unwavering commitment to excellence. While others promised, we delivered. Now, we’re taking our battle-tested infrastructure to the next level with PayFi Layer 2 and PayPIN technology.

Why This Evoluti

Dear IOST Community, As I pen this letter, I’m reminded of Peter Drucker’s profound words: “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

I am Blake, CEO of IOST. Our journey since 2017 has been nothing short of a relentless pursuit of innovation. In February 2019, we didn’t just launch a blockchain — we made history with Olympus v1.0, becoming the fourth operational Layer 1 after Ethereum, EOS, and Tron. While many projects faded after their ICOs, we stood firm and delivered.

Yet, our

Join the IOST Community Design Event and showcase your creativity to win exciting rewards with your custom designs!

We are delighted to announce the IOST Community Design Event, an initiative that invites our vibrant community of users and brand designers to showcase their creativity by crafting IOST-themed emojis, stickers, and GIFs.

Participation Guidelines:

To participate, please fulfill at least one of the following criteria and submit your creations through the designated Lark submission

On November 22, 2024, IOST entered into a strategic partnership with the blockchain game development team, PetPals. PetPals officially became a node partner in the IOST ecosystem and will launch IOST’s first innovative pet meme game, PetPals, on the IOST blockchain in Q4 of 2024.

Node Partner Link: IOSTSCAN — PetPals

This partnership aims to leverage both parties’ resources to build a more scalable and sustainable multi-dimensional IOST ecosystem. IOST will team up with PetPals to create a fun

Recap: IOST AMA with Co-CEO Blake — November 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, the IOST community gathered for a special AMA session featuring Blake, IOST’s co-CEO, to discuss the Make IOST Great Again (MIGA) Phase 1 initiative. Hosted by Zhen, the session provided valuable insights into IOST’s strategic plans and future direction. Here’s a recap of the highlights:

Q: To kick things off, let’s start with a high-level overview of MIGA Phase 1. Blake, can you share with us the primary goals of this

Introducing the IOST PayFi + DePIN Proposal

On October 21, the IOST Foundation announced a groundbreaking proposal aimed at revolutionizing IOST’s role in the blockchain space. We propose a strategic upgrade to a PayFi + DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) focused ecosystem. This proposal is built on IOST’s robust foundation and targets sustainable growth, enhanced utility, and a thriving ecosystem.

Voting is now live and will close on November 24. We invite the community to

New Phase Begins with Strategic Partnerships, AI Integration, and Community Engagement Initiatives

Hello IOSTIANS,

The IOST Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the “Make IOST Great Again” (MIGA) campaign, a strategic initiative aimed at revitalizing the IOST ecosystem through a series of significant partnerships and developments. Officially announced on November 20, 2024, the campaign is structured into multiple phases, with Phase 1 commencing immediately.

Throughout the MIGA ca

Celebrating the Transition of A Trust from a Private Environment to Mainnet and Its Impact on Digital Certificate Issuance in Japan

On October 23, an event for the digital certificate service “A Trust,” which operates on the IOST mainnet, was held at Shibuya Centrum, a hub for Web3 in Tokyo.

A Trust was developed in 2019 by a major Japanese company and initially operated on a clone of IOST in a private environment. In October 2024, Cabinet (CEO: Mr. Ishida) took over its operations and success