- Token Name: IOST
- Ticker: IOST
- Website: https://iost.io
- Network: IOST Mainnet + EVM-Compatible Layer 2 (Multi-Chain Architecture)
Summary of Project
IOST is a multi-chain Web3 infrastructure purpose-built for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization and decentralized payment solutions. Backed by 7 years of development and over 954 million processed transactions, IOST bridges traditional finance with decentralized networks, powering scalable, efficient, and compliant blockchain-based systems.
💸 Tokenomics
- Token Type: Utility
- Max Supply: 90 Billion IOST
- Distribution:
- Public (miners, ICO participants, traders): 61.31%
- Node & Community Rewards: 23.22%
- Airdrops & Bounties: 7.73%
- Developer & Asset Manager Grants: 1.93%
- Ecosystem Incentives: 3.10%
- DAO: 1.55%
- Team, Advisors, Contractors: 1.16%
- Contract Address: BEP-20: 0xAf48B7e315a52518CfBF7d96C455D9dFAD94cB48
⛓️ Blockchain
Dual-Chain System:
- IOST Layer 1 (original mainnet)
- EVM-Compatible Layer 2 for cross-chain deployment
Year Incorporated
2017
History of IOST
Founded in 2017 by alumni from Princeton, Harvard, and CMU, IOST was launched to solve the blockchain scalability trilemma.
- 2019: Mainnet launch; hundreds of dApps launched with zero downtime
- 2023: Added to Japan’s JVCEA Green List for compliant and reliable digital assets
- Now: Listed on 50+ exchanges, including Binance, Upbit, and OKX
What is IOST's Mission?
IOST aims to digitize trillions of dollars in global financial assets over the next decade by pioneering Web3 infrastructure that supports RWA tokenization, compliant finance, and borderless payments.
From bonds to biometric IDs, IOST is rewriting traditional finance for a decentralized future.
What is $IOST? Use Cases
$IOST is the native utility token of the IOST ecosystem, powering everything from transactions to governance.
Key Use Cases:
- Network Fees: Gas fees for transactions and smart contracts
- Staking & Rewards: Stake $IOST to secure the network and earn rewards
- Governance: Vote on validator nodes and protocol changes
- Cross-Border Payments: Fuel seamless and gas-free transfers
- DeFi & RWAs: Powering real-world asset tokenization, biometric ID systems, and DeFi protocols
What Sets IOST Apart?
- Zero Downtime: 954M+ transactions processed with 100% uptime
- Compliance-First: Approved under Japan’s JVCEA Green ListRWA-Ready: Custom infrastructure for tokenizing real-world assets like bonds and identity credentials
🔮 What’s Ahead in 2025 and Beyond?
- PayPIN Ring Launch: A wearable biometric wallet for payments and DID-based rewards
- RWA Partnerships: Collaborations with regulated financial entities
- Cross-Chain PayFi Protocols: Fueling a multi-chain RWA ecosystem
- Community Incentives: New airdrops, governance roles, and staking rewards
- Merchant & DeFi Growth: Expanding utility in retail and DeFi through global partnerships
