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- Binance becomes validator on IOTA, offering up to 29.9% staking rewards.
- IOTA expands beyond IoT with upgrades and institutional interest.
- TWIN initiative pushes IOTA tech into cross-border trade systems.
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IOTA is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2025, marking a decade of growth from a bold experiment into a recognized name in the blockchain and distributed ledger space. Launched in 2015, IOTA introduced its Tangle technology — a directed acyclic graph (DAG) designed to eliminate transaction fees while scaling for the Internet of Things (IoT) economy.
From IoT to Global Adoption
Over the years, IOTA has expanded far beyond its IoT roots. It now focuses on tokenomics, decentralization, and enterprise integration. Co-founder Dominik Schiener emphasized this evolution in a recent X post, stating IOTA aims to become a leading Layer-1 network powering data, identity, assets, and supply chains. “We are just getting started,” he wrote.
This adaptability has helped the coin maintain relevance in a rapidly shifting crypto landscape, with continued upgrades and ecosystem development driving adoption.
Binance Joins as Validator
The 10-year milestone was crowned with a major partnership: Binance, the world’s largest exchange, is now a validator on the IOTA network. To mark the occasion, Binance Simple Earn launched a staking program on October 1, offering up to 29.9% APR on the coin with flexible lock-up options. Over 2 million tokens were unlocked as staking rewards, bringing new incentives for community participation.
10 years of relentless building with IOTA 🚀
— Dominik Schiener (@DomSchiener) October 1, 2025
I'm really proud to be part IOTA and I'm here to make us the the leading L1 network. Data, identity, assets, supply chains, industries, countries – we will bring the real world on-chain.
We are just getting started. https://t.co/hXriRfm0T2
IOTA also hosted an anniversary event in Singapore, where 250,000 tokens were raffled to 10 winners, alongside branded wallets and exclusive merchandise, strengthening ties with its community.
Rising Institutional Interest
Momentum around IOTA isn’t just celebratory. Institutions and governments are increasingly exploring its technology for real-world infrastructure projects. In May, IOTA rolled out “IOTA Rebased,” a major upgrade introducing an object-based ledger architecture, enhanced token models, and new developer tools.
Also Read: IOTA Gains WEF Spotlight as Digital Trade Network Targets $10 Trillion Opportunity
That same month, IOTA joined five global organizations to launch the Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN), a nonprofit initiative to modernize cross-border trade. The TIP platform, already piloted in Kenya, aims to bring speed, security, and transparency to international supply chains.
After ten years of innovation, the coin stands at a pivotal point. With Binance backing, institutional interest rising, and projects like TWIN gaining traction, the next decade may finally see its technology widely embedded in global systems. For the coin community, the anniversary is more than a celebration — it’s a sign that the network’s vision is beginning to align with real-world adoption.
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