Monthly Update - September '25

September marked another breakthrough month for the IoTeX ecosystem.

Across DePIN events, protocol upgrades and new listings, the network continued to build real‑world AI infrastructure, expanded into major financial platforms and released several long‑awaited products.

Below is a detailed recap of the month’s achievements.

Key Highlights

• Real‑world AI & DePIN events: IoTeX hosted DePIN x AI “R3al World” happy hour during Korea Blockchain Week and delivered a keynote at the Breaking DePIN physical‑AI unConference in Zurich. Both events showcased how IoTeX supplies real‑time, authenticated physical data to AI agents and highlighted partnerships across the DePIN ecosystem.
• Crypto’s Got Talent (CGT) Season 2: The second season of IoTeX’s DePIN‑focused talent show launched on 8 September with 25 teams competing across eight to nine episodes. Sponsored by 0G Network, the program offers milestone‑based grants and months of incubation support for the winners.
• Real‑World AI Foundry & Token2049 summit: At Token2049 Singapore, IoTeX launched the Real‑World AI Foundry, an open ecosystem for Real‑World Models (RWMs) that use live, verified data from machines, sensors and humans. An all‑day R3al World AI Summit (30 Sept) featured keynotes and panel discussions with Messari, HashKey, Animoca Brands, Vodafone and others.
• Protocol & governance upgrades: IoTeX continued to refine its consensus to support Real-World AI and DePIN at scale.
  • IIP‑50 and 52 – Have been voted. They introduce slashing for under‑performing validators, stake‑weighted finality, and BLS signature aggregation.
  • Cross‑chain token standard (IIP‑48) – Continued development on the proposal to unify IOTX variants via CIOTX and expand liquidity on Solana (Raydium), Base (Uniswap) and Polygon (Quickswap).
• Product launches:
  • iotube Bridge 3 – Officially launched. With a clean, modern UI, streamlined user flow, multi‑chain visibility, multi‑language support (English, Chinese, German, French & Korean) and improved performance, iotube 3 is now faster and more intuitive.
  • DePINscan Device Marketplace – A new marketplace where users can purchase top‑earning DePIN devices such as GEODNET’s GEO‑PULSE and MGW310 stations, Wingbits’ WB200 ADS‑B flight‑tracking station, BigWater’s air purifier and IoTeX devices like Pebble Tracker and Ucam.
  • IoTeX metrics dashboards – Key‑metrics and analytics dashboards launched on IoTeX Hub, giving the community real‑time visibility into token supply, circulating supply, market cap and on‑chain metrics.
• Market expansion:
  • N26 Crypto listing – IOTX debuted on N26, the EU mobile bank with 8 million+ users across 24 countries, enabling users to buy, sell and track IOTX inside the app.
  • Sumeria listing – IOTX launched on Sumeria, a fast‑growing French digital banking app serving over 5.5 million users. Sumeria offers 24/7 access to BTC, ETH, ETFs, fractional shares and now IOTX, expanding IoTeX into everyday finance.
  • Cross‑chain DeFi – CIOTX liquidity is being expanded to Solana (Raydium), Base (Uniswap) and Polygon (Quickswap) under the proposed IIP‑48.
• Community & advocacy:
  • IoTeX joins the Blockchain Association – IoTeX announced its membership in the Washington D.C.‑based Blockchain Association, stepping into policy advocacy to ensure DePIN innovation thrives under clear legislation.
  • KBW & R3al World events – During Korea Blockchain Week, IoTeX hosted the “DePIN x AI” happy‑hour and announced that it would keynote the Breaking DePIN physical‑AI unConference in Zurich.
  • CGT S2 Hype & Episode 1 – IoTeX held spaces and promotional events with partners like 0G and Akindo ahead of Episode 1, and later streamed the first episode with live pitches from DePIN builders to expert judges.

Real‑World AI & DePIN Infrastructure

R3al World events at KBW and Zurich

IoTeX kicked off September by taking its Real‑World AI vision on the road. At Korea Blockchain Week, the team hosted the DePIN × AI R3al World happy hour on 22 September, connecting builders, investors and partners at the intersection of Web3, DePIN and AI. A few days earlier, IoTeX announced that they would deliver a keynote at the Breaking DePIN physical‑AI unConference in Zurich on 16 September, where the team explained how IoTeX supplies authenticated, real‑time physical data to decentralized applications. These events reinforced IoTeX’s leadership in bringing real‑world data to AI and DePIN ecosystems.

Crypto’s Got Talent Season 2 launches

September 8 marked the premiere of Crypto’s Got Talent Season 2, a DePIN innovation program co‑hosted by IoTeX and 0G Network. The season features 25 DePIN teams competing across eight‑to‑nine episodes. Winners are selected based on innovation, execution and real‑world impact and receive milestone‑based grants and months of post‑competition support. IoTeX co‑founder Jing Sun highlighted the network’s ambition to discover “bolder and more global” DePIN projects, while 0G CEO Michael Heinrich noted the opportunity to empower AI/Web3 builders. Applications opened in August, and Episode 1 streamed mid‑September with live pitches and feedback from expert judges.

Real‑World AI Foundry & Token2049

During Token2049 Singapore, IoTeX unveiled the Real‑World AI Foundry, an open ecosystem for Real‑World Models (RWMs) that harness live, verified data from machines, sensors and people. Supported by alignment partners such as Vodafone, Filecoin and the Blockchain Association, the Foundry is guided by three principles: models must be grounded in verified data, open to contributions and human‑centred. At the subsequent R3al World AI Summit, industry leaders from Messari, HashKey, Aethir, Vodafone, Animoca Brands and others joined IoTeX on stage. Topics ranged from the rise of Real‑World AI and regulation of stablecoins to bridging AI with real‑world assets. The summit underscored IoTeX’s goal of building an open, compliant and data‑rich AI ecosystem. Read more about our shared vision →

Protocol & Governance Upgrades

IIP‑50–53: Enhancing consensus & decentralization

During the past months, IoTeX introduced a package of improvement proposals aimed at strengthening network security and scalability. September saw the final votes for two of them: IIP-50 & 52. This marks another step forward in IoTeX’s ongoing journey toward greater decentralization and performance.

• IIP‑50 – Slashing underperforming delegates (passed): introduces penalties for validators who fail to meet performance thresholds, reclaiming stake for the reward pool and encouraging reliability (see the vote →) .
• IIP‑52 – BLS signature aggregation (passed): proposes compressing signatures into a single 96‑byte BLS signature, dramatically reducing block footer size and improving propagation (see the vote →) .

These proposals build on the network’s previous upgrades (IIP‑42, 48) and are designed to make IoTeX CLARITY‑ready—capable of meeting regulatory requirements while supporting high‑throughput DePIN applications.Stay tuned for the upcoming votes on IIP-51 and IIP-53, bringing even more improvements to IoTeX’s consensus and network design.

Products & Infrastructure

ioTube Bridge 3 upgrade

In late September, IoTeX finalized and released ioTube Bridge 3, a major revision of its cross‑chain bridge. The upgrade features a clean, modern design, streamlined user flow (with navigation integrated into one page), multi‑language support and mobile‑responsive layouts. Multi‑chain visibility now displays supported chains, token balances and transactions at a glance, and the bridge delivers faster response times, higher stability and more transparent fee estimation. IoTeX encourages users to test the new bridge and provide feedback as the team continues to enhance cross‑chain usability.

DePINscan Device Marketplace

IoTeX’s DePINscan platform launched a Device Marketplace, giving users a curated storefront for DePIN‑enabled hardware. The marketplace’s tagline—“Your gateway to the latest DePIN‑enabled devices. Connect, earn passive income, and power the networks”—captures its purpose. Early listings include:

• BigWater air purifier, enabling clean‑air data and reward generation.
• Wingbits WB200 ADS‑B flight‑tracking station for aircraft data.
• GEODNET MGW310 multi‑platform station (compatible with Wingbits and GEODNET) and GEO‑PULSE navigation device.
• IoTeX Pebble Tracker and Ucam for verifiable sensor data and privacy‑centric home monitoring.

By consolidating DePIN hardware into a single marketplace, IoTeX simplifies onboarding for users seeking to earn money from real‑world data networks.

Strategic Partnerships & Market Expansion

0G Network & DePIN collaboration

IoTeX deepened its partnership with 0G Network to co‑host Crypto’s Got Talent Season 2 and build DePIN‑AI infrastructure. The partnership emphasises Quicksilver, IoTeX’s modular AI framework; the network processed over 1,700 daily requests in July (up 70% month‑on‑month) and will soon launch the Alpha release to a broader developer community. The collaboration also highlights projects like Unify Protocol (tokenized LLMs) and binoAI (AI agents for on‑chain actions) , illustrating how IoTeX and 0G are merging real‑world data, AI and DePIN.

Animoca Brands & institutional coverage

Following Animoca Brands’ strategic investment in August, Animoca Research published a detailed report on IoTeX (12 Sept), praising the network’s foundational role in Real‑World AI. While the full report is proprietary, social posts summarised key takeaways, noting IoTeX’s alignment with a $1.1 trillion real‑world AI market opportunity and its rapidly growing device base. IoTeX also secured additional research coverage from Messari and other analysts, ensuring institutional investors understand the network’s value proposition.

N26 & Sumeria listings

Expansion into mainstream fintech platforms continued:

• N26 Crypto: On 5 Sept, IoTeX announced that IOTX is now listed on N26, Europe’s leading mobile bank. With over 8 million customers across 24 countries, N26 allows users to buy, sell and swap IOTX directly in the app, track performance and access lower trading fees. The listing strengthens IoTeX’s presence in regulated European markets.
• Sumeria: On 17 Sept, IoTeX revealed that IOTX is available on Sumeria, a fast‑growing digital banking app launched by fintech leader Lydia. Sumeria serves 5.5M+ users and offers 24/7 access to BTC, ETH, ETFs, fractional shares and now IOTX through a mobile‑first peer‑to‑peer interface. This milestone brings IOTX into the flow of everyday finance and expands the network’s reach in France and Europe.

Community & Advocacy

Joining the Blockchain Association

On 18 Sept, IoTeX announced that it had joined the Digital Chamber as a President’s Circle member. This collaboration signals IoTeX’s commitment to engaging in blockchain policy advocacy in Washington, D.C., working alongside other industry participants to support frameworks that foster innovation in real-world infrastructure networks (DePIN).

Token2049 policy fireside & digital chamber

During the R3al World AI Summit at Token2049, IoTeX hosted a fireside chat on “Policy Frontiers — Stablecoins & AI Regulation” featuring leaders from The Digital Chamber. Discussions explored regulatory frameworks for AI‑powered stablecoins and how real‑world data can coexist with evolving legal regimes. The dialogue signalled IoTeX’s commitment to proactive compliance and constructive engagement with policymakers.

Community engagement & social highlights

Throughout September, IoTeX leveraged X spaces and community channels to promote CGT Season 2, the DePIN marketplace, product launches and new listings. The network also continued to support international communities, with targeted communications in Korea, Europe and emerging markets.

Conclusion

September 2025 capped a transformational quarter for IoTeX. The network progressed from concept to concrete infrastructure for real‑world AI: launching the Real‑World AI Foundry, rolling out cross‑chain bridges and marketplaces, advancing consensus upgrades and expanding into regulated financial apps. As DePIN and AI continue to converge, IoTeX’s blend of live data, decentralized hardware and compliant tokenization positions it as a foundational platform for the machine economy.