Our Research

At the forefront of DLT innovation

The Cutting-Edge of DLT Research

We advance DLT protocols and frameworks to drive tech innovation. Our aim is to build an open, accessible infrastructure that unlocks new possibilities and supports emerging economies, for a future where digital technologies seamlessly enhance everyday life.
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Our mission is to create impactful solutions through the power of innovation, guided by rigorous research

Exploring Key Focus Areas in DLT

We explore key topics to advance DLT, driving secure, efficient, and scalable decentralized systems. Our research addresses real-world challenges and aims to integrate digital technologies into daily life, promoting industry-wide growth and innovation.
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Networking

Exploring efficient peer discovery and robust congestion control to enhance network performance.

Consensus

We research decentralized, low-latency, DAG-based consensus with randomized committee selection.

Tokenomics

We focus on optimizing token economies through dynamic fee structures and cost mechanisms.

Security

Researching advanced randomness and rigorous model checking to ensure security.

Utility

Advancing functionality through research on smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs, and reputation systems.

Scalability

Exploring off-chain solutions and sharding to boost efficiency.

Leaders in DLT Research

We continue to make groundbreaking protocol research, like our DAG-based ledger, tokenomics, and consensus. Learn more about our work in and around DLT research.
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Academic publications

We've published over 50 publications in international peer reviewed journals and conferences.

International IEEE workshop

IOTA Foundation is creator and co-host of Beyond the Chain, the International Workshop on DAG-based Distributed Ledger Technologies.

Research collaborations

We've established strong collaborations with leading European research institutes such as Imperial College London, University of Zurich, and University of Oslo.

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