IOST Joins HAVAH’s Esteemed HIIP as a Validator

Driving Interchain Innovation and Fostering Decentralized Ecosystem Advancements

Zhen
IOST
4 min readJul 13, 2023

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IOST is thrilled to announce our new role as a validator within the esteemed HIIP (HAVAH Interchain Infra Partners) of HAVAH, the Next Generation Interchain Platform.

At HAVAH, users can seamlessly bring their Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) from different chains into its ecosystem using the interchain bridge. This integration opens up a world of possibilities for users, offering a handful of benefits such as showcasing and exploring their NFT collections, leveraging NFTs in DApps, and actively participating in the flourishing HAVAH ecosystem. With HAVAH’s mission of establishing a dynamic playground for NFTs, they are diligently working on key tasks including setting up the mainnet, refining the interchain NFT transmission protocol, and introducing innovative DApps. The future of NFTs in the metaverse is boundless with HAVAH, and we invite you to unleash your NFTs and embrace the infinite possibilities of the Metaverse.

In line with our shared vision for blockchain innovation, IOST and HAVAH have forged a strategic collaboration to drive advancements in various areas. As a new validator for HAVAH, IOST plays a crucial role in ensuring robust block verification and network stability within the HAVAH ecosystem. Additionally, we are committed to fostering technical cooperation between IOST and HAVAH, exchanging cutting-edge technologies with each other, such as BTP, INTP, and POB mechanisms, along with seamless compatibility with EVM for enhanced interoperability and performance. Together, we strive to establish a strong network pipeline across the worldwide WEB3 GameFi region, actively contributing to the growth and adoption of decentralized applications and services. Our collaboration also places a strong emphasis on community engagement, with dedicated efforts to foster exchanges and interactions within the Korean market (HAVAH) and global regions (IOST), promoting awareness, education, and adoption of our respective platforms.

The IOST team is fully dedicated to advancing a future where digital assets can be freely utilized without network constraints. Through our partnership with HAVAH, we are thrilled to unlock new possibilities and drive the evolution of the decentralized ecosystem. We express our deepest gratitude to the HAVAH team and our community for their unwavering support. Together, we will shape the future of blockchain technology.

About HAVAH

HAVAH is a trustless interchain blockchain platform that is transforming the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) ecosystem by enabling users to bridge their NFTs from different blockchains and use them as in-game collectibles. HAVAH is helping to drive the adoption and use of NFTs across the entire blockchain ecosystem by increasing their functionality and collectibility.

In the rapidly growing digital assets and blockchain technology world, HAVAH has emerged as a leader in the interchain infrastructure space. HAVAH has developed a unique and scalable solution that sets it apart from other bridge or interchain services, focusing on the trustless and secure movement of digital assets between blockchains.

As a leader in the interchain infrastructure space, HAVAH is committed to providing both the infrastructure and contents that enable people to move their assets quickly, securely, and efficiently. With its focus on trustlessness, scalability, and security, HAVAH is poised to play a critical role in the future of blockchain technology and digital asset management.

History of HAVAH

Launched on October 12, 2022, Havah was created to get around some of the difficulties NFT holders encounter after purchase. As a trustless interchain infrastructure, Havah seeks to improve the network of NFT holders and the usability of the NFTs they hold by creating a variety of ways NFTs could be used.

Based in South Korea, the development of the HAVAH project has been a collaborative effort involving several key players such as ICONLOOP, 2bytes, and other partners with expertise in GameFi projects, infrastructure, social media features, and other relevant areas. These partnerships have been strategically established with companies such as Aniverse, Bybit, Altava Group, Pala, Souffl3, and MARBLEX.

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.

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Zhen
IOST
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Senior Community manager, editor, and translator at IOST.