# IOTA

> Built to make a difference

IOTA is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build smart contracts and dApps using the Move programming language and EVM compatibility.

IOTA is a decentralized blockchain infrastructure with a Move-based Layer 1 and an IOTA EVM Layer 2 for smart contracts. It offers identity, tokenization, and wallet tools for Web3 applications. Users can stake tokens to help secure the network and developers can use documentation, SDKs, and APIs to build applications.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2017-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota

## Products

- [IOTA Mainnet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA Mainnet is a Move-based Layer 1 blockchain with an object-centric architecture for decentralized applications, supporting high throughput, fast finality, and staking for network security. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [IOTA EVM](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA EVM is a Layer 2 EVM-compatible chain interoperable with the IOTA Mainnet, enabling deployment of Ethereum-style smart contracts with scalable execution. (L2, Live)
- [IOTA Identity](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA Identity is a decentralized identity solution for secure and private digital interactions, providing tools for DID and verifiable credentials on IOTA. (Decentralised Identity, Live, Main Product)
- [IOTA Tokenization](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA Tokenization provides tooling to create and manage digital assets on the IOTA network for various application needs. (RWA Tokenisation Platform, Live)
- [IOTA Wallet](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA Wallet lets users manage IOTA assets, participate in staking, and interact with applications in the IOTA ecosystem. (Wallet, Live)
- [IOTA Notarization](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA Notarization is a toolkit for creating and managing tamper-proof records on IOTA, currently available as an alpha release. (Developer Tooling, Early access)
- [IOTA Developer Toolkit](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA Developer Toolkit is a collection of SDKs, APIs, CLIs, and frameworks for building applications on IOTA, including the dApp Kit and API references. (Developer Tooling, Live)

## Assets

- [IOTA (IOTA)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/iota): IOTA is the native token of the IOTA Mainnet, a Move-based Layer 1 blockchain with an object-centric architecture. It is used to pay transaction fees, secure the network through delegated proof-of-stake validation, and participate in governance. IOTA can also be staked to earn rewards, giving holders a direct role in maintaining network security. (Native)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.iota.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.iota.org)
- [Blog](https://blog.iota.org)
- [Governance](https://govern.iota.org)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/IOTA_Official_Community)
- [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Iota)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/iotafoundation)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/iota)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/iotaledger)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/@iotafoundation)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/iotafoundation)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/Yu5xZAbS)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/iota-builders)

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