Luganodes x IOTA: A New Chapter with Complete Decentralization

Introduction

IOTA Rebased marks a pivotal transformation for IOTA, introducing a fully decentralized, high-performance Layer 1 powered by MoveVM smart contracts and Delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS). This upgrade brings programmability, scalability, and staking rewards, positioning IOTA as a next-generation blockchain optimized for real-world adoption.

IOTA was originally envisioned as a DAG-based network designed to power IoT, digital identity, and enterprise solutions. Its early roadmap focused on IOTA 2.0 (Coordicide), a leaderless consensus mechanism aimed at eliminating the Coordinator and fully decentralizing the network. However, as development progressed, it became clear that achieving efficient programmability, scalability, and adoption required a more advanced Layer 1 architecture. The IOTA Foundation chose to rebase the network, adopting an object-based DAG ledger with Delegated Proof of Stake (dPoS) and MoveVM, similar to Sui.

IOTA Rebased was the proposed and accepted solution, accelerating the network’s evolution with MoveVM-powered smart contracts, 50,000+ TPS scalability, and a robust staking economy—unlocking new possibilities for developers, enterprises, and token holders.

Why IOTA Rebased?

IOTA Rebased is a modernized, high-performance blockchain, combining cutting-edge innovations in consensus, scalability, and smart contracts.

Key Features of IOTA Rebased:

• MoveVM Smart Contracts: Secure, parallelized, and resource-efficient, MoveVM enables advanced programmability. Moreover, IOTA is also enabling multi-VM capability.

• dPoS for Decentralization: Validators are chosen based on delegated stakes, ensuring a secure and community-driven network.

• Blazing-Fast Performance: The Mysticeti consensus protocol delivers subsecond finality, making IOTA one of the fastest L1s.

• Optimized Tokenomics: Fee burning, staking rewards, and sustainable incentives ensure long-term economic viability.

• Seamless Transition: With a live testnet and mainnet launch approaching, IOTA is accelerating towards adoption faster than ever.

With programmability, security, and scalability, IOTA Rebased finally provides the infrastructure needed to compete in RWA, enterprise, and DeFi ecosystems.

Luganodes x IOTA: Securing the Future

Luganodes is proud to be a genesis validator for IOTA Rebased, ensuring high-performance validation and staking services from day one.

Luganodes’ Role in IOTA Rebased:

• Securing the Network: Running high-performance validator nodes to guarantee uptime and transaction finality.

• Staking & Delegation Support: Enabling efficient staking and delegation, fostering decentralization.

• Optimizing dPoS Operations: Providing infrastructure support for validator selection and staking rewards.

• Driving Institutional Adoption: Supporting enterprises and developers building on IOTA.

With a track record of securing $3B+ in staked assets across 50+ networks, Luganodes is committed to powering IOTA Rebased’s decentralized future.

The Future of IOTA Starts Now

The transition to a new network with IOTA Rebased represents a defining moment for the protocol and its ecosystem. By embracing MoveVM, dPoS, and high-performance scalability, IOTA is finally positioned as a leading programmable Layer 1, ready to attract builders, enterprises, and institutional adoption.

This upgrade isn’t just about new features—it’s about unlocking real-world utility and accelerating adoption. With programmability on Layer 1, efficient staking rewards, and blazing-fast execution, IOTA Rebased is set to transform DeFi, tokenized assets, enterprise solutions, and beyond.

At Luganodes, we recognize the significance of this transition and are proud to be among the first validators securing the network. We look forward to supporting IOTA Rebased’s growth, onboarding new participants, and ensuring a seamless staking experience for delegators and enterprises.

Join the future of IOTA by staking with Luganodes.

About Luganodes

Luganodes is a world-class, Swiss-operated, non-custodial blockchain infrastructure provider that has rapidly gained recognition in the industry for offering institutional-grade services. It was born out of the Lugano Plan B Program, an initiative driven by Tether and the City of Lugano. Luganodes maintains an exceptional 99.9% uptime with round-the-clock monitoring by SRE experts. With support for 45+ PoS networks, it ranks among the top validators on Polygon, Polkadot, Sui, and Tron. Luganodes prioritizes security and compliance, holding the distinction of being one of the first staking providers to adhere to all SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and ISO 27001 standards as well as offering Chainproof insurance to institutional clients.

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