IOTA Tokenomics

With IOTA's sustainable tokenomics, you can build and develop solutions that thrive in a long-term, fair economy

Key Players in the IOTA Economy

The IOTA economy consists of three main participants, each playing a vital role in the ecosystem:

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Users

submit transactions to create, modify, and transfer digital assets, or interact with dApps enabled by smart contracts.

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IOTA Token Holders

can stake their tokens to validators, participating in the proof-of-stake consensus

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Validators

process and execute transactions on the IOTA platform, ensuring the network's security and efficiency.

A Balanced System

Creating a robust and fair ecosystem
IOTA tokenomics are composed of key elements, each essential to the platform's functionality and integrity
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IOTA Token

The native asset of the IOTA platform, facilitating various network operations and transactions.

Low Gas Fees

Transaction fees boost validator efficiency, prevents DoS, and aligns incentives. IOTA keeps fees low and predictable by charging for actual resource use, with dynamic computation and storage costs.

Staking Rewards

Delegated Proof-of-Stake rewards honest validators and stakers. Stake IOTA to earn compounding rewards while maintaining self-custody. Unstake anytime to reclaim your tokens and rewards.

Balanced Tokenomics

IOTA ensures a sustainable equilibrium by offsetting inflation with deflation. Validators earn fixed staking rewards per epoch, while transaction fees are burned.

Sponsored Transactions

Developers and businesses use IOTA Gas Station to cover their users' fees, enabling seamless, feeless user experiences while supporting network sustainability.

IOTA Economy at a Glance

Key economic components interact in a fair and sustainable manner

For a deeper dive into IOTA's economic components and processes, visit our documentation.

Iota Economy at a Glance

Strengthen the Network with Staking

Secure the network and earn rewards
By staking your tokens, you actively support the IOTA network's decentralization and resilience. Your participation helps distribute consensus power and protect against attacks, making the ecosystem stronger for everyone. You may also earn rewards for your contribution.
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Buying IOTA Tokens

Visit these exchanges to start your IOTA journey

IOTA tokens are traded on most major digital asset exchanges. Check whether they allow withdrawal of tokens if you intend to do that. The following list is neither exhaustive nor an endorsement:

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Institutional Acquisition and Custody

Are you a large institutional or corporate buyer looking to purchase IOTA tokens?

With technical resources, community support, and funding, you'll gain the tools to bring your vision to life.

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Asset Management

Safely and conveniently manage your portfolio by dividing your assets across multiple wallets.

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Staking

Earn rewards by staking your IOTAs. No lock-ups mean you can start and stop staking at any time.

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Ledger Integration

Enhanced security by integrating your Ledger device with the IOTA Wallet.

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