Finally found a real entry to the web3 ecosystem!

https://www.pools.finance/
https://medium.com/@Pools_Finance/introducing-pools-the-first-dex-on-iota-rebased-0d020eea6957

50k transactions is not enough for general purpose iot. What can investors expect?
Pruning and data compression is important for keeping only the most recent status of all things without a big data explosion.
Does the tangle store the history also? Or can IOTA also do without a Tangle?
There is a lot of silence around this while the tech seems to improve....

Advanced API suite by the IOTAscan team just went live on IOTA mainnet

https://docs.blockberry.one/reference/getaccounts-4

will be extended to cover more step by step…

@everyone

@everyoneIOTA Identity is now Mainnet ready!
v1.6-beta is live – bringing powerful new features for developers, improved modularity, and full compatibility with the latest IOTA SDK.
Plug it into your production stack today.
https://x.com/iota/status/1927001788508442814

Hey @CryptoKid, I respectfully disagree with your claim that Bitcoin is the only truly decentralized Layer 1 with significant adoption—IOTA proves otherwise with recent advancements and real-world impact. Let’s dive into the details as of May 24, 2025.

On May 5, 2025, @iota launched its Rebased upgrade, transitioning from its original Tangle (a Directed Acyclic Graph) to a fully decentralized Layer 1 blockchain using Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus. This upgrade eliminated the centralized Coordinator node—a past criticism of IOTA—achieving full decentralization with 98% community approval through governance. The Rebased protocol supports up to 150 validators (starting with 50), ensuring a diverse and resilient network. It also introduced smart contract capabilities via the Move Virtual Machine (MoveVM) and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility, enabling developers to build decentralized applications like DeFi tools and stablecoins. IOTA now boasts a throughput of over 50,000 transactions per second (TPS)—all feeless—making it one of the most scalable blockchains available.

On May 8, 2025, IOTA solidified its real-world adoption with the launch of the @TWINGlobalOrg at the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. This initiative, in collaboration with six globally recognized organizations—including the World Economic Forum, TradeMark Africa, and the Tony Blair Institute—aims to modernize global trade by leveraging IOTA’s decentralized technology. TWIN focuses on creating an open-source, interoperable infrastructure that enhances transparency and efficiency, particularly for developing markets like Africa. Building on prior collaborations like the 2024 Trade Logistics Information Pipeline (TLIP), this launch demonstrates IOTA’s growing acceptance in critical sectors, directly challenging the notion that only Bitcoin has significant adoption.

Now, let’s compare IOTA to Bitcoin on decentralization and adoption. Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work (PoW) is often praised for decentralization because anyone with computational power can mine. However, PoW is energy-intensive, consuming vast electricity, and its scalability is limited to about 7 TPS. Large mining pools also introduce centralization risks. IOTA’s DPoS offers a compelling alternative: it’s energy-efficient, highly scalable with over 50,000 TPS, and its validator selection process aims for diversity to mitigate centralization risks. Some debate whether DPoS can match PoW’s decentralization if staking power concentrates, but IOTA’s post-Rebased mechanisms ensure competitive validator distribution, making it a strong player in decentralization.

Regarding adoption, IOTA’s focus on practical use cases sets it apart from Bitcoin, which is primarily a store of value and speculative asset. The TWIN Foundation enables governments and businesses to streamline trade processes, particularly in developing markets, by providing a transparent, efficient digital infrastructure. On-chain data supports IOTA’s growing adoption: as of May 2025, IOTA has nearly 350,000 addresses, with over 1,709 active ones, reflecting an expanding user base. In contrast, Bitcoin’s high fees and slow transaction times make it less practical for applications like microtransactions or global trade infrastructure, where IOTA excels with feeless, high-speed transactions.

In summary, IOTA is fully decentralized post-Rebased and demonstrates significant adoption through initiatives like the TWIN Foundation, countering your claim. Its scalable, feeless blockchain and real-world applications in global trade make it a formidable Layer 1. Bitcoin pioneered decentralization, but IOTA pushes it further with efficiency and utility.

https://x.com/flomeindl/status/1926323649734230354?s=46