Q2 2025 Progress Report

Q2 2025 marked major milestones for IOTA, including the launch of the Rebased Mainnet (a complete upgrade to a performant Layer 1) and the formation of the TWIN Foundation, a public-good initiative for digitizing global trade. Progress spanned R&D, real-world adoption, and policy engagement.

Key Ideas

Protocol Enhancements: Account abstraction R&D underway, which will enable smart accounts, multi-sig, and social recovery. Passkey integration for frictionless onboarding and recovery. Improved sequencing algorithm boosting throughput and reducing latency.
Global Adoption: WIN Foundation launched to digitize cross-border trade. TLIP application reduced Kenyan export document turnaround from weeks to minutes
Developer Tools Advancing: IOTA Identity for decentralized identifiers. Gas Station for sponsoring transaction fees and streamlining UX