IOTA is a Move-based Layer 1 blockchain powered by delegated Proof-of-Stake and Mysticeti BFT consensus, designed for tokenized trade, digital identity, real-world asset settlement, and DeFi. Developers can build secure smart contracts using the Move language. The network uses IOTA as its native gas token and supports staking, with low-fee transactions suited for high-volume workloads like trade documentation and asset issuance.

By combining Move's resource-oriented execution with parallel transaction processing and a DAG-based mempool, IOTA achieves performance and security advantages over traditional blockchain architectures while maintaining full decentralization. The network's combination of 50,000+ TPS, sub-second finality, and native identity primitives makes it well-suited for trade infrastructure operators, RWA platforms, DeFi protocols, and enterprises building on verifiable credentials.