Empowering Progress: IOST 2023 H2 Roadmap Unveiled

Fostering a Multi-Chain Ecosystem, Unleashing Innovation, and Expanding Global Reach

Presenting the IOST 2023 H2 Roadmap, a comprehensive guide that outlines the strategic initiatives and milestones for the second half of the year. With a focus on fostering a vibrant multi-chain ecosystem, IOST is set to engage in strategic cross-chain collaborations, expanding the application scenarios within a dynamic multi-chain environment. Embracing innovation, the platform will introduce novel features such as multi-chain staking and trading while fortifying network autonomy and resilience through a multi-chain governance solution.

3rd Quarter, 2023

1. Foster a vibrant multi-chain ecosystem for IOST through strategic cross-chain collaborations.
2. Diversify the application scenarios of IOST within a dynamic multi-chain environment, introducing novel features like multi-chain staking and trading.
3. Implement a multi-chain governance solution to bolster IOST’s network autonomy and resilience.
4. Conduct a comprehensive mainnet upgrade and expand the array of accessible APIs, fostering a more developer-centric ecosystem.
5. Pioneering developer community bounty programs to actively inspire and support more developers in contributing to the flourishing IOST ecosystem.
6. Accelerate the incubation and realization of visionary IOST Web3+AI projects at an enhanced pace.
7. Lower the account creation threshold while streamlining the new account registration process on IOST, making it more accessible and user-friendly.
8. Sustain proactive and constructive dialogue with the Hong Kong government, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to ensure IOST’s adherence to the highest compliance standards in Hong Kong.
9. Facilitate the listing of IOST on licensed exchanges in Hong Kong to heighten its visibility and liquidity in the region’s market.
10. Enlarge the IOST teams in Hong Kong, Vietnam, Turkey, and Dubai, fostering robust local communities deeply rooted in each region’s unique culture.
11. Forge strategic partnerships with ecological collaborators worldwide, creating a truly global impact.
12. Amplify the reach of influential communities worldwide, generating widespread recognition for IOST’s excellence.

4th Quarter, 2023

Additionally, IOST aims to cultivate a more developer-centric ecosystem, inspiring contributions through pioneering community bounty programs and accelerating visionary Web3+AI projects. These ambitious plans extend into Q4, encompassing enhancements to infrastructure, security, and cutting-edge research in fields like DeFi, NFT, and GameFi. With a focus on global expansion and brand recognition, IOST is dedicated to leaving a lasting impact on the world of blockchain technology. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey of progress and innovation.

1. Optimize the IOST blockchain explorer, bolstering its performance and refining APIs to offer a seamless and delightful user experience.
2. Upgrade wallet extensions to cater to both end-users and developers, ensuring utmost usability and flexibility.
3. Strengthen the security of IOST, including rigorous auditing and smart contract upgrades to fortify the platform against potential vulnerabilities.
4. Intensify research and development efforts in on-chain infrastructure for DeFi, NFT, GameFi, Web3, and other innovative fields, launching cutting-edge solutions.
5. Spearhead groundbreaking AI integration with IOST, paving the way for transformative applications at the convergence of AI and blockchain technologies.
6. Collaborate closely with licensed financial institutions and ecosystem partners in Hong Kong to expand IOST’s market coverage and fortify its reputation as a leading blockchain platform.
7. Bolster the local ecosystem development in Hong Kong, providing support to existing ecological projects and new initiatives.
8. Actively propel the implementation of additional IOST RWA (Real-World Asset) projects, creating more avenues for the seamless fusion of real-world economies with the digital realm.
9. Drive the exponential growth of IOST’s EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) and AI sub-chain ecosystems, captivating a wider array of developers and users to actively contribute to the growth and advancement of the IOST public chain.
10. Amplify brand exposure, foster dynamic community development, and foster deeper user engagement in key growth regions such as Southeast Asia, East Asia, North America, and Europe.
11. Deepen global blockchain education initiatives, cultivating and attracting top-tier talents in the industry to fuel continuous innovation.
12. Enhance the comprehensive listing of IOST on renowned global exchanges, bolstering accessibility and liquidity for users worldwide.

About IOST

IOST — The Web3 Blockchain Operating System

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, IOST is an enterprise-level blockchain application platform backed by prominent global USD investment institutions like Sequoia, Matrix Partners, and ZhenFund. It is designed to serve online service providers.

Expanding the Web3 Ecosystem

Amidst the ongoing digital revolution driven by Web3, IOST is committed to fostering innovative development within the blockchain ecosystem. The platform has made significant progress in various areas, including blockchain, consensus algorithms (PoB/PoI), decentralized identity authentication (DID), zero-knowledge proofs (SNARKs and ring signatures), relay-based protocols, DeFi, NFT, AI, XR, and more.

IOST2 — The Real Web3 blockchain operating system.

• IOST2 — The Merge: IOST will adopt the Beacon Chain + Smart Chain architecture for IOST2, ensuring compatibility with EVM and utilizing standard Engine API for communication between the two.
• IOST2 is continuously evolving and upgrading multiple subchains, encompassing general-purpose EVM-based smart contract chains and dedicated subchains such as NFT chains, gaming chains, AI Native chains, and others.

If you have any resources or collaboration interests related to Web3 + AI, please contact us.

• IOST Hong Kong Office Email: hk@iost.io

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