✅【ANN】【MAINNET PREVIEW】 IoTeX - A Decentralized Network for Internet of Things

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On May 13, IoTeX held a special AMA with Minted Lab, a top Korean crypto community. Larry Pang, Head of Business Development @ IoTeX, shared insights and perspectives on IoTeX architecture, current use cases, future plans, and comparisons to other blockchain/IoT/privacy projects. Enjoy!

➡️ https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-ama-with-minted-lab-e34c69e06246


‼️ IoTeX Mainnet GA is launching June 1, 2020

Are you ready for IoTeX's biggest milestone yet? Powerful dev tools, updated governance, IoT-fueled tokenomics, and a fully native blockchain -- let the countdown begin! ⏳

➡️ Like/Retweet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1262646879919075328

➡️ Learn more: https://community.iotex.io/t/official-mainnet-ga-announcements/886


⭐️ IoTeX Keynote @ REIMAGINE 2020

IoTeX delivered a special keynote during the #REIMAGINE2020 virtual blockchain conference -- you don't want to miss this amazing keynote speech -- "Building Trusted Devices with Blockchain & IoT" by @larrypang

➡️ Watch the Keynote: https://youtu.be/YgAynMGDOD4

➡️ Share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1263000431845707776?s=20


💬 The summary of our Livestream AMA from May 13 is now published and the winners of the best questions have been selected 👏

Read the summary ▶️ https://community.iotex.io/t/livestream-ama-summary-may-13-2020/1101


✅ New IoTeX Feature - “The Future if Smart Homes” 🏠

Great article featuring IoTeX Co-founder Jing Sun on “The Future of Smart Homes” by @geekychic for Shondaland 📖

With Shondaland’s >1 million readers, IoTeX’s vision for privacy-respecting smart devices is spreading to the mainstream — get onboard!

➡️ Full article: https://www.shondaland.com/live/technology/a32476939/the-future-of-smart-homes

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✅ Community Vote - "Name-the-Mainnet" 🚀

We asked the IoTeX community to pick the codename for #MainnetGA -- out of 150+ anagram submissions, we have four finalists: Machina, Mantis, Slate, Timber!

➡️ See the full codename explanations here: https://community.iotex.io/t/community-vote-for-mainnet-ga-codename/1107

➡️ Vote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1263360911319814147?s=20

Win up to 10,000 IOTX by voting + retweeting — VOTE NOW!




⭐️ The IoTeX Platform — Optimized for the Internet of Trusted Things

On June 1, the IoTeX Platform will get it's greatest update yet with Mainnet GA. Modular blockchain infra, expansive IoT middleware, new dev tools, and a fully native ecosystem -- get ready, this is gonna be big!

In our new blog, we explain the multiple layers of the IoTeX Platform, and share the principles that IoTeX uses to guide the design of our blockchain. Now is the best time to refresh your understanding of IoTeX technology!

➡️ Learn more about the new+improved IoTeX Platform: https://medium.com/@iotex/the-iotex-platform-optimized-for-the-internet-of-trusted-things-dd4f9240db59

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🚀 IoTeX Mainnet GA — Codename: MACHINA

We received 550+ votes from the IoTeX Community! With >50% of all votes, we are proud to announce the IoTeX Mainnet GA codename: #MACHINA

Machina means "of the machine" -- exactly like the IoTeX Network. Trusted machines are coming, are you ready for the #InternetOfTrustedThings?

➡️ Retweet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1264813027682996224?s=20


‼️ IoTeX Global Awareness Campaign

Want to help spread the word about IoTeX Mainnet GA "Machina" and earn $IOTX in the process? This campaign is for you!

Create your own post OR share IoTeX's posts — there are many ways to participate and win. Show us your creativity and let's spread the word about IoTeX together!

➡️ Full Campaign Rules & Details: https://community.iotex.io/t/mainnet-ga-global-awareness-campaign/1127




‼️ ATTN: Ledger Users — IoTeX Ledger app is now LIVE! 🔐

Securely manage your native $IOTX with Ledger - install the IoTeX app today! Transactions are available now and signing/staking will come shortly after Mainnet GA with Native Staking v2 (https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-native-staking-v2-a-new-scalable-secure-and-flexible-design-31d709c2b20e).

For Ledger users that used our mapping service (https://member.iotex.io/tools/token-migration), you may update your destination address to your IoTeX Ledger address, which is NOT linked to your current IOTX-E (ERC20) address.

➡️ Full details in the IoTeX Ledger thread: https://community.iotex.io/t/official-ledger-hw-wallet-thread/1132


📢 Announcing the Winners of IoTeX "Name-the-Mainnet" Gleam Campaign!

Thank you everyone who has participated in this campaign and congratulations to our winners - please see the link below to see if your name is on the list!

➡️ https://community.iotex.io/t/community-vote-for-mainnet-ga-codename/1107/2?u=alina




‼️ IoTeX - New Feature Article on CoinDesk 🔥

It's an honor to have IoTeX's vision for the Internet of Trusted Things published in CoinDesk, the world's leading crypto news site!

"Look to Design, Not Laws, To Protect Privacy In the Surveillance Age" by Co-founder @Raullen

This global awareness and validation from CoinDesk proves the IoTeX vision is powerful and spreading. With #MainnetGA in 6 days, we will transform the Blockchain & IoT industry forever!

➡️ Read the full article: https://www.coindesk.com/look-to-design-not-laws-to-protect-privacy-in-the-surveillance-age




IoTeX Delegates are ready for #MainnetGA, are you? 🚀

Thanks to our Delegate CoinGecko for supporting the IoTeX Mainnet GA launch! CoinGecko has over 7 million users that will hear the news about IoTeX!

➡️ Join the countdown on the CoinGecko website now: https://coingecko.com/en/explain/iotex-mainnet-ga


🆕 Participate in this week's discussion topic around your most favourite IoTeX memory

💰 Rewards: All of the eligible answers will receive 300 IOTX EACH + all of the participants will be entered in the community scoreboard for May {Make sure to include your Telegram ID}

Join the discussion TOTW№15➡️ https://community.iotex.io/t/totw-15-flashback-favourite-iotex-memory/1123

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5️⃣ days left until Mainnet GA "Machina"!

In the last 24 hours, IoTeX received support from three of the biggest names in the crypto industry — millions of users! Ledger, CoinDesk, and CoinGecko are on board — what other industry leaders will join next?

▫️ Ledger: https://community.iotex.io/t/official-ledger-hw-wallet-thread/1132

▫️ CoinDesk: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1265353136559886336?s=20

▫️ CoinGecko: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1265534791207837696?s=20

#MainnetGA #Machina




⭐️ The countdown to Mainnet GA "Machina" continues! Only 5️⃣ Days Left 🚀

IoTeX's biggest release yet is coming with new technology, native staking, updated governance, and powerful dev tools! Get up to speed on the 5 Pillars of Mainnet GA:

▫️ IoTeX Platform 2.0
▫️ Native Staking v2
▫️ Pantheon for Enterprise
▫️ Halo Grants Program
▫️ Hermes Reward System

‼️ Retweet our new Announcements thread on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1265705201895264257




Who's ready for Native Staking on IoTeX? #MainnetGA

A fully native ecosystem is almost here. Stake to secure the IoTeX network and earn native $IOTX -- coming June 1 with a brand new transaction-based native staking mechanism!

➡️ Native Staking Details: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-native-staking-v2-a-new-scalable-secure-and-flexible-design-31d709c2b20e

➡️ Stake native IOTX with Ledger: https://community.iotex.io/t/official-ledger-hw-wallet-thread/1132/2

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Join us for our first of three special #MainnetGA AMAs with Binance Russia & Ukraine!

https://twitter.com/binance/status/1265970634519003142

Answers will be in English and translated to Russian/Ukrainian! The Russian AMA begins at 3pm GMT in t.me/binancerussian and the Ukrainian AMA begins at 4pm GMT in t.me/binanceukrainian.

#MainnetGA @Binance @IoTeX

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4️⃣ Days Until IoTeX Mainnet GA #Machina 🚀

IoTeX Co-founder @Raullen delivers a special message to the community before our biggest launch ever. We are ready to welcome the world to build on IoTeX!

"While other projects struggle to find their purpose, IoTeX's mission has never been more clear."

➡️Watch/Share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1266044194587459590?s=20

#InternetOfTrustedThings $IOTX

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dushanya how to prepare for this? All my iotex are in metamask and I stake from there?! Should I stop that and finally make iotex wallet? I saw finance will help with swap, we can make a swap there? What is your recommendation? IoTeX to the moon!

[Kriptobt1]

MXC exchange adds new trading pairs, on June 2 IOTX / USDT pair will appear, trading will begin at 20:00 (UTC +
https://mxc-exchange.zendesk.com/hc/en-001/articles/360044394451

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dushanya how to prepare for this? All my iotex are in metamask and I stake from there?! Should I stop that and finally make iotex wallet? I saw finance will help with swap, we can make a swap there? What is your recommendation? IoTeX to the moon!

If your tokens are used in staking than you shoupl do nothing

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IoTeX Mainnet GA #Machina is officially LIVE! 🎉

With #MainnetGA, we have established independence from Ethereum and are now a fully native blockchain. Thank you to our community from around the world for your support! 🌎

⭐️ Now the journey begins to build the Internet of Trusted Things on IoTeX — join us!

➡️ Share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1267632178994704385?s=20

➡️ Stake Native IOTX on Mainnet GA: https://medium.com/@iotex/native-staking-on-iotex-mainnet-ga-machina-is-live-5ab572a22d57

➡️ Explore the Five Pillars of Mainnet GA: https://iotex.io/mainnet

#IndependenceDay $IOTX


IoTeX Head of BD @larrypang joined the UncleBob. Crypto podcast to discuss "Why Privacy Matters"

Find out where your data really goes ... this interview stems from IoTeX's latest research report "When Privacy Hits Home" 👉🏻 https://docsend.com/view/66skepm

➡️ Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/mAvjkavnDyk

➡️ Share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unclebobcrypto/status/1267711696430411777




🌟MXC Will Launch IOTX/USDT Trading Pair 🌟

⏰20:00 (UTC+8), June 2nd

💌IoTeX is building the Internet of Trusted Things, an open network where all physical and virtual “things” — humans, machines, and businesses — can interact with full trust and privacy.

More：https://mxc-exchange.zendesk.com/hc/en-001/articles/360044394451


⚠️ Profile System Update

All of the remaining points from the IoTeX Profile System have been now converted to IOTX (native)!

▫️Accounts that had over 100 points were sent IOTX to their corresponding IoTeX address (“io…”) which shares the same private key of the ETH address you set in the profile system.

▫️Please check your wallets and PM admin if you have any questions 🤓


⭐️ IoTeX Keynote @ IEEE World Forum on IoT 🌎

IoTeX was invited to present at the IEEE World Forum on IoT, the premier event for IEEE IoT initiatives! The IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology.

"Decentralized IoT Data Authorization with Pebble Tracker" by Dr. Xinxin Fan, Head of Cryptography @ IoTeX

➡️ Conference Website & Program

➡️ Watch the Full Presentation & Slides

✅ Share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1267871730065801216?s=20


💬 The summary of our AMA from May 28 w/ Binance Ukraine & Russia is now published! Get up-to-speed with IoTeX and our major developments 👏

Read the summary ▶️ https://community.iotex.io/t/ama-w-binance-russia-ukraine-community-may-28-2020/1221


🆕 Participate in this week's discussion topic

💰 Rewards: All of the eligible answers will receive 300 IOTX EACH + all of the participants will be entered in the community scoreboard for June
{Make sure to include your Telegram ID}

Join the discussion TOTW№16➡️ https://community.iotex.io/t/totw-16-what-mainnet-ga-component-will-have-the-most-impact-on-iotexs-future/1210

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⭐️ IoTeX Mainnet GA - Messages from the Community ⭐️

We wouldn't be where we are without our amazing global community! We want to thank all of you for supporting us to this point and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

Hear from IoTeX community leaders @Alina_IoTeX @zimne @Artanovskaya @Quesho89 what Mainnet GA and the Internet of Trusted Things means to them 👇🏼

➡️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncehQ5LrUJU&feature=youtu.be

➡️ Share on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iotex_io/status/1268797231085182976?s=20




💬 The summary of our AMA with Binance from June 2 is now published and the winners have been selected 👏

Check out the summary & winners list ▶️ https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-binance-ama-summary-june-2-2020-9320e6c6770c




👉🏼 Staking on IoTeX has never been easier! ✅

With ioPay, the official IoTeX Wallet, you can stake native $IOTX with minimal gas fees, add $IOTX to an existing bucket, transfer buckets, and more on both Desktop (Mac, Windows) +Mobile (iOS, Android)!

🆕 Instructions to stake Native IOTX on ioPay: https://medium.com/@iotex/native-staking-on-iotex-mainnet-ga-machina-is-live-5ab572a22d57

➡️ Staking rewards information: https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/iotex




👉🏼 IoTeX Mainnet GA — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ✅

Now that Mainnet GA is live and IoTeX is a fully native network, what does this mean for staking, voting, and token swaps? We prepared a helpful FAQ to guide you through the must-know changes related to Mainnet GA.

➡️ Mainnet GA FAQs: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-mainnet-ga-faqs-1ac44f486e52

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‼️ IoTeX Tokenomics — Part 1: Utility of the IOTX Coin 🌐

IoTeX is proud to introduce new growth-oriented tokenomics to power the Internet of Trusted Things! Throughout June, we will share a series of articles outlining our tokenomics design.

In Part 1, we focus on the Utility of the IOTX Coin. The IoTeX platform is a canvas for builders, service providers, and consumers who spend, stake, and burn $IOTX for a variety of purposes — gas fees, governance, device registration, and stake-to-service.

▶️ Read our new blog: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-tokenomics-part-1-utility-of-the-iotx-token-781ff9c866e3





As we are launching new products such as Ucam and Pebble Tracker and just released our Mainnet GA that entails 5 main initiatives — it’s time to refresh our sticker sets in Telegram to showcase these initiatives to the community!

In this campaign, we welcome you to create Telegram Stickers!

➡️ Full Campaign Rules & Details: https://community.iotex.io/t/iotex-telegram-sticker-campaign/1246




👉🏼 MXC Exchange — IOTX/USDT Margin Pair ✅

MXC Exchange has completed the $IOTX Mainnet swap and will add IOTX/USDT pair for margin trading on June 10 at 17:00 (UTC+8) with 5x leverage available.

➡️ More Details: https://mxc-exchange.zendesk.com/hc/en-001/articles/360044756491




📋 Project Update Report №25 {May 11 — June 10, 2020}

Quick Glance at the recent achievements:
✅ Mainnet GA Launch
✅ Community Town Hall
✅ Keynote @ IEEE World Forum, IPFS Summit & Reimagine 2020

➡️ https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-project-updates-25-may-11-june-10-2020-2d3323734633


🌎 IoTeX Town Hall — Watch on YouTube ✅

Welcome to the first IoTeX Town Hall -- we have opened our monthly Delegate calls to the entire community to give you an inside look at the operations and governance of the IoTeX Network. Watch the recording on YouTube now.

🎥 Town Hall Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1bPmKf2pv4

📖 Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19VewMP16vFE7jEoFqyUxXpSU-WuQt6Gz/view?usp=sharing

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⭐️ IoTeX Tokenomics — Part 2: DAO-Based Tokenomics 🌐

DAO-based tokenomics are coming to the IoTeX Network! In the second installment of IoTeX's Tokenomics series, we introduce new IoTeX DAOs that will fuel radically transparent interactions between builders, service providers, and consumers.

➡️ Read the full article: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-tokenomics-series-part-2-dao-based-tokenomics-cc546f7f57c7




💭 AMA Livestream w/ IoTeX Founders is coming next Monday, June 22 from 10AM - 11AM PST. The session will be focused on tokenomics. You can start submitting your questions now in our Telegram group (https://t.me/IoTeXGroup) + tag @Alina_IoTeX

TOP 5 questions selected by the team will get $10 worth of IOTX each & all of the participants will be entered in a community scoreboard for June 🧮

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👉🏼  IoTeX to Present Blockchain & IoT Innovations at IIC Q2 Member Meeting 🌎

Each quarter, the IIC membership of 300+ global IoT leaders meets to share new research, use cases, and insights. During the upcoming Q2 Member Meeting from June 22–26, IoTeX will participate in four sessions to share our latest work to the IIC membership, spanning decentralized identity (DID), Pantheon consortium blockchain, “Proof of Process” testbed, healthcare innovation, and more.

➡️ Learn about IoTeX IIC presentations: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-to-present-blockchain-iot-innovations-iic-q2-member-meeting-80f0e785f36e


🔥 Burning 2.65% of Total IOTX Supply from Foundation Fund

The IoTeX Foundation has decided to burn 2.65% of total IOTX supply from Foundation Funds to ensure a smooth Mainnet GA migration for IoTeX stakeholders.

In total, 265,695,556 IOTX have been burned and the maximum total supply of IOTX has been reduced from 10 billion IOTX to 9,734,304,444 IOTX.

Note: users’ tokens were NOT burned or affected in any way – all users’ stake/votes have been snapshotted and merged into nsv2.

➡️ Full Details on the IoTeX Forum: https://community.iotex.io/t/burning-2-65-of-total-iotx-supply-from-legacy-staking-contracts/1261


⭐️ IoTeX Livestream AMA on Tokenomics — Recording Available Now! 🙌🏼

What an insightful AMA on IoTeX Tokenomics we had today with @Raullen & @Larry_IoTeX! We answered your pre-submitted and live questions, as well as explained the various ways $IOTX will be spent, staked, and burned. This is one you don't want to miss!

➡️ Watch the replay now: https://youtu.be/rIjvK-pIk3g?t=1




‼️ IoTeX Tokenomics Part 3 — Burn-Drop to Bootstrap 🦾

Introducing Burn-Drop, a one-of-a-kind Tokenomics program for the IoTeX Network — a total of 1 Billion $IOTX will be Burn-Dropped to bootstrap the first 1 Million "Powered by IoTeX" devices! 🌎

➡️ Full details in our new blog: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-tokenomics-burn-drop-to-bootstrap-1-million-iotex-devices-66a43a1a68d7


💬 The summary of our AMA is now published and the winners have been selected 👏

Full blog ➡️ https://community.iotex.io/t/livestream-ama-w-founders-june-25/1278


🆕 Participate in this week's discussion topic

💰 Rewards: All of the eligible answers will receive 300 IOTX EACH + all of the participants will be entered in the community scoreboard for June
{Make sure to include your Telegram ID}

Join the discussion TOTW№17➡️ https://community.iotex.io/t/totw-17-iotex-tokenomics-plan/1284




IoTeX Invited to Join Confidential Computing Consortium (CCC) alongside Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and more! 🌎

The CCC is a Linux Foundation project and community dedicated to accelerating the adoption of confidential computing, which is a core pillar of IoTeX’s vision for the Internet of Trusted Things.

New Members include IoTeX, Facebook, Accenture, AMD, NVIDIA, and R3.

➡️ CoinDesk Feature on IoTeX: https://www.coindesk.com/facebook-iotex-and-r3-among-new-members-of-confidential-computing-consortium

➡️ Official Press Release: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/confidential-computing-membership-grows-60-152200680.html

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IoTeX Presents Pantheon to Industrial Internet Consortium 🌎

Last week, 300+ global tech leaders joined the IIC Q2 Member Meeting. IoTeX participated in four sessions, including a special presentation of our Pantheon consortium blockchain designed for enterprise IoT use cases.

➡️ Watch the full presentation in our new blog: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-presents-pantheon-consortium-blockchain-at-iic-q2-meeting-84f8b2e0560e




✅ IoTeX joins The Blockchain Show podcast 🎙

@Raullen & @Larry_IoTeX discuss the smart device landscape, ethics of IoT, and how blockchain fits into the bigger picture. Great insights from the IoTeX team!

➡️ Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg3_jji9r4Q




‼️ Native IOTX is coming to Upbit! 🌎

Upbit is a top-tier Korean + international exchange — Upbit will support the IoTeX Mainnet upgrade and bring native $IOTX to new global investors!

➡️ Official Upbit Announcement: https://upbit.com/service_center/notice?id=1357


Burn-Drop is coming to the IoTeX Network! 📈

Burn-Drop tokenomics will bring IoTeX to the next level — 1 Billion $IOTX (10% of total supply) will be Burn-Dropped as we onboard the first 1 Million "Powered by IoTeX" devices!

Get the highlights of Burn-Drop in our new 2-minute explainer video ✅

➡️ Full details in our latest blog: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-tokenomics-burn-drop-to-bootstrap-1-million-iotex-devices-66a43a1a68d7

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🆕 Introducing ioPay 1.0 -- the most secure and user-friendly IoTeX wallet yet! 🔒

Have you checked out the latest version of ioPay? The most complete wallet is now available on Mobile (iOS, Android) and Desktop (Mac, Windows).

Stake native $IOTX, login to Ucam, collect NFTs, and enjoy enhanced security with ioPay 1.0. As always you can store/send/receive $IOTX and XRC20 tokens with minimal gas fees and lightning-fast transaction speed!

➡️ Learn more on the IoTeX Forum: https://community.iotex.io/t/official-iopay-wallet-thread/1313

👉🏼 IoTeX Pantheon is Officially Open-Source ✅

IoTeX Pantheon is an enterprise-ready consortium blockchain that was developed over the past year to meet the requirements of enterprise IoT.

Today, we are proud to open-source Pantheon and share this enterprise-grade technology with the world. A major move for the IoTeX Network!

➡️ Pantheon is Open-Source on Github: https://github.com/iotexproject/iotex-pantheon


‼️ Newsweek Publishes an Incredible Ucam Review! 🎉

After weeks of testing the real Ucam product, Newsweek publishes a new glowing review of Ucam, proving the mass market is ready for Ucam! Newsweek is one of the top news publications in the world with 30M+ global readers. 🌎

"For anyone who has any concerns about the security of their personal information or privacy, the UCam is perfect."

➡️ Read the full review: https://www.newsweek.com/new-iotex-ucam-looks-provide-unrivaled-privacy-security-1517040




⭐️ IoTeX x 1 Million: Scaling the Internet of Trusted Things 🚀

What will the IoTeX Network look like with 1 million IoT devices? In our new blog, we explain the powerful network effects you can expect from Burn-Drop and onboarding new "Powered by IoTeX" devices. Start your week off with this great read!

➡️ Read the full blog: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-times-a-million-scaling-the-internet-of-trusted-things-dc6055d2bf8b




👉🏼 IoTeX Project Update #26 (June 11 — July 12) ✅

After a seamless launch of Mainnet GA "Machina" on June 1, IoTeX spent the rest of June unleashing new tokenomics, partnerships, presentations, and tech releases. No slowing down -- our journey is just getting started!

➡️ Read our June Project Update: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-project-updates-26-june-11-july-12-2020-c65e5f8519b1

🆕 IoTeX Faucet is Now Open! 🎉

The faucet is a web-tool that distribute cryptocurrency on-demand to users. Equip your wallet with 10 IOTX and 1,000 IOTX-T (Testnet) tokens -- perfect for devs and users getting started on the IoTeX Network.

➡️ Learn more on the IoTeX Forum: https://community.iotex.io/t/iotex-faucet-for-mainnet-testnet-tokens/1339




💻 Introducing Batch #1 of Halo Grants 👏🏽

We are proud to welcome five new Halo projects to the IoTeX Network! The IoTeX Halo program funds development of software/hardware, research, and initiatives to fuel the Internet of Trusted Things.

▫️ HealthBlocks: healthcare IoT - OwnYourData
▫️ Helix: big data analytics with Google BigQuery
▫️ Metanyx: e-commerce plugin to pay with IOTX
▫️ Smart Stake: staking/rewards analytics dashboard
▫️ GameFantasy: IOTX & VITA for web-based games

Let's give these projects a warm welcome and the support of the IoTeX Community!

➡️ Explore our new Halo projects: https://medium.com/@iotex/iotex-halo-grants-announcing-the-first-batch-of-approved-grants-7b430311cfe2

‼️ The next generation of Pebble Tracker has arrived. 🦾

IoTeX and Nordic Semiconductor are teaming up to bring ultra-secure and trusted tracking to the masses. We are bringing real world IoT data to the blockchain to unlock innovative decentralized use cases. New hardware, new possibilities -- get ready!

➡️ Learn more via Nordic: https://www.nordicsemi.com/News/2020/02/IoTeXs-Cellular-IoT-based-tracker-delivers-environmental-and-condition-data-for-assets-in-transit?lang=en




Burn-Drop #IGNITE is launching July 31 🚀

IGNITE is the kickstart phase to prepare the #IoTeX community for Burn-Drop. Earn an extra 10% annualized returns on your $IOTX + limited edition NFT!

➡️ Get the full details on IGNITE: https://medium.com/@iotex/burn-drop-ignite-kickstarting-on-july-31-3231877b0139


🌎 IoTeX Town Hall — Watch the Replay! ✅

Today's IoTeX Town Hall was a great success, bringing together the global community to discuss tech updates, tokenomics, Halo grants, Ucam, and more! 🌎

If you missed it, watch the recording now available on YouTube.

➡️ Watch the Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znP7bGKDeJI

[dushanya]

👉🏼 No Safety Nets in the Real World 🌎

Unlike the virtual world, the real world has no safety nets. As we install billions of new IoT devices like cameras + digital assistants into our homes in the coming years, hackers have their targets set on the rich/sensitive data of our smart homes -- how can we stay protected?

➡️ Learn more in IoTeX's new op-ed on Hackernoon: https://hackernoon.com/no-safety-nets-in-the-real-world-eef3xr1


👉🏼 Ucam Unboxing + Setup Video ✅

Ucam is the #PRIVATE home security camera and first "Powered by IoTeX" device. Check out our new unboxing video for the inside scoop on #Ucam -- coming soon to @Amazon! 🦾

➡️ Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sErLTqYXj8g


IoTeX is featured in @CoinDesk’s new article on privacy! 📝

 “At the heart of the problem is data ownership. Decentralization offers a way for individual people and entities to own their data.” -- @Raullen

➡️ Read @benjaminopowers new article:
 https://www.coindesk.com/eu-privacy-shield-ruling-is-an-opportunity-and-conundrum-for-decentralized-tech


💬 The recap of our Binance French AMA from July 23 is now published! Check it out & refresh your knowledge 🤓

Full summary ➡️ https://community.iotex.io/t/summary-binance-french-ama-july-23/1381




💻 Tech & Dev Update — July 2020 ✅

At IoTeX, the development never stops -- from Mainnet v1.1 to Burn-Drop DAOs to DeFi + stable coins, we've been building new tech that will bring IoTeX to even greater heights. Get ready!

➡️ Read our Tech & Dev Update: https://community.iotex.io/t/official-tech-dev-updates/703




‼️ IoTeX & IIC Publish New Blockchain & IoT White Paper 📑

The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) has published "Distributed Ledgers in IIoT" white paper, focused on the scalable deployment of industrial IoT use cases for enterprise.

Co-authors include IoTeX, Amazon, Huawei, PwC, iExec, XmPro, and more! This will position IoTeX as operating partners with the world's largest enterprises.

➡️ Official IIC Press Release: https://www.prweb.com/releases/industrial_internet_consortium_publishes_distributed_ledgers_in_iiot_white_paper/prweb17283410.htm




👉🏼 New Exchange Listing — HBTC Lists $IOTX/USDT ⚡️

HBTC (https://coinmarketcap.com/exchanges/hbtc/) is an exchange with over 1 Billion USD daily trading volume! Deposit/Withdrawal will be enabled on 12:00, 29 July (UTC+8) and Trading will start at 16:00, 29 July (UTC+8).

➡️ Official HBTC Announcement: https://hbtc.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052387393-HBTC-Lists-IOTX-IoTex-




👉🏼 New IoTeX Article on HackerNoon 📖

With virtual assistants like Alexa & Siri and smart devices like Nest & Ring in our homes, Big Tech is now watching and listening to us 24/7 👀

IoTeX's mission to build a private IoT is more important than ever -- we must take back our privacy. We dive deep in our new article for HackerNoon.

➡️ Read the article: https://hackernoon.com/big-tech-is-acquiring-access-to-your-health-and-home-9m163xiz

[jokers10]

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Burn-Drop is coming to the IoTeX Network! 📈
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The August payments for this bonus program have to start tomorrow. I have already made all my deposits in line with the rules to get increased payments. Even if I have relatively few coins, it will still be nice to get twice as many rewards as usual. If you haven't adjusted your deposits yet, it's time to do so.

[foxy]

Latest updated about the UCAM which is powered by IOTEX. "After a successful beta test program, we are proud to report that mass manufacturing of Ucam is underway!"

Ucam will soon be available for sale at amazon but for now you can order them here.

[dushanya]

Confidential Computing Will Revolutionize the IoT 💭

In our new feature in the International Business Times (IBT), IoTeX Co-founder @Raullen explains how new privacy technology like IoTeX will unleash innovative win-win business models for corporations, governments, and consumers.

International Business Times is one of the world's largest online news sources, receiving over 40 million unique visitors each month!

➡️ Read the new IBT feature: https://www.ibtimes.com/confidential-computing-will-revolutionize-internet-things-3019376




⚡️ Ucam Update - July 2020 🚀

After a successful beta test program with privacy pioneers from around the world, we are proud to report that mass manufacturing of Ucam is underway! 🏭

Ucam -- the first Powered by IoTeX product that will unleash the power of IoTeX and Burn-Drop. Coming soon to Amazon and available now at ucam.iotex.io!

➡️ Hear what @Newsweek thinks of Ucam & $IOTX: https://www.newsweek.com/new-iotex-ucam-looks-provide-unrivaled-privacy-security-1517040