The long-anticipated IOTA Rebased mainnet is officially live, ushering in a new era for decentralized application development. After over a year of intense technical refinement and community-driven collaboration, IOTA’s most significant upgrade to date marks a pivotal milestone in the evolution of the Tangle ecosystem.
This rebased launch is not just a technical refresh — it’s a comprehensive foundation overhaul. From a more efficient ledger model to enhanced developer tooling, the network is now primed for robust scalability and decentralized innovation. According to the IOTA Foundation, this milestone reflects the “deep technical rework, rigorous testing, and commitment” of both the core team and its global community.
All the Tools You Need to Start Building
Developers eager to dive in can now access a complete suite of resources designed to streamline the transition and accelerate adoption. The new IOTA Wallet Browser Extension, a sleek replacement for Firefly, offers secure token management, while the Wallet Dashboard introduces new capabilities like vested token handling and asset migration from the previous Stardust ledger.
For more technical users, the IOTA Full Node, Node APIs, and Rust/TypeScript SDKs provide the building blocks to interact directly with the network. The IOTA CLI and GraphQL-enabled RPC open up command-line and programmatic access, while the Move VS Code extension offers smart contract developers a modern coding experience.
Builders can also benefit from the IOTA Gas Station, which allows seamless usage without needing to acquire tokens — a frictionless path to onboarding new users. On the identity front, IOTA Identity supports verifiable, decentralized credentials for individuals, devices, and institutions.
Community at the Core
With tools like IOTA Explorer and IOTAScan, users can monitor the network’s health and transactions in real time. The IOTA Foundation expressed heartfelt gratitude to its global supporters, stating, “This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of the IOTA community.”
Now, with IOTA Rebased fully operational, the focus shifts from building the foundation to expanding the ecosystem. For developers, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts alike, the call is clear: Builders welcome.
The future is here — and it’s built on IOTA.
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