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Market cap$660M

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24h volume$20M

Circulating supply3.10B IOTA

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About IOTA (IOTA)

Layer-1 blockchain

IOTA (IOTA) is a Layer-1 blockchain — a base network with its own consensus, validators, and native coin (IOTA) used to pay fees and secure the chain. Developers build applications directly on it, and IOTA is the asset that powers the whole ecosystem.

How does IOTA work?

The IOTA network is maintained by a distributed set of participants who validate transactions and add them to the blockchain. IOTA is required to pay for transactions and, on many networks, to stake and help secure the chain in exchange for rewards.

What is IOTA used for?

IOTA pays network fees, can often be staked for yield, and serves as the core unit of value across apps built on IOTA. Demand for IOTA tends to track activity and adoption on the network itself.

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IOTA (IOTA) swap profile

This profile explains how IOTA swaps work on SwapRocket: the network IOTA settles on, what an exchange costs, how long it usually takes, and which pairs are published. Rates are aggregated live from every connected provider and shown in full before you commit to anything.

IOTA key facts

Ticker: IOTA
Settlement network: IOTA
Category: Layer-1 blockchain
Custody: Non-custodial — coins move from the provider straight to your wallet
Cost to you: Zero added fees; you see the provider rate
Verification: No KYC for crypto-to-crypto swaps
Typical completion: Most swaps finish in under 10 minutes
Rate options: Best rate, fastest route or fixed rate
Published pairs: 1 published IOTA pairs

How a IOTA swap works

Enter the amount you want to exchange, pick the asset on the other side, and SwapRocket queries every connected exchange partner at once. You choose an offer, paste the wallet address that should receive the funds, and send IOTA to the deposit address shown. The partner executes the trade and pays out to your address — SwapRocket never holds your coins, and there is no account to create before you start.

Choosing a rate for IOTA

Three offers are presented for every IOTA exchange. The best rate returns the largest amount for the size you entered. The fastest route favours the partner with the shortest expected settlement time, which matters when the market is moving. The fixed rate locks the quoted amount for the duration of the order, so what you are shown is what arrives, at the cost of a slightly smaller payout. Floating offers can move with the market between deposit and settlement.

Networks and addresses for IOTA

IOTA settles on IOTA. Always send from and to an address on that network: a deposit sent over a different chain cannot be recovered by the exchange partner. When an asset exists on several chains, pick the matching network in the widget before copying the deposit address, and send a small test amount first if you are unsure.

Popular IOTA pairs

Each pair below has its own page with a live quote, the current rate and the limits that apply to that route.

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What is IOTA? · Sourced guide · Updated 2026-09-26 · 14 sources cited

IOTA wants to be public infrastructure for real-world records — trade documents, identities and tokenised assets. How does its Move-based layer 1, its Starfish consensus and the IOTA token work together to support that?

IOTA describes itself as a decentralized blockchain infrastructure to build and secure our digital world. Today's IOTA Mainnet is a layer 1 built around the Move smart-contract language and an object-centric design, with a separate EVM layer 2 for Solidity developers. The IOTA token pays for gas, secures the network through delegated proof-of-stake and gives holders a say in governance. This profile explains the design using IOTA's official site and documentation.

A Move-based, object-centric layer 1

At the base layer, IOTA runs smart contracts written in Move, a language designed specifically for digital asset management. IOTA's documentation describes Move as object-centric: developers define objects that represent assets, users and contracts, rather than storing everything in one shared global state.

That choice has a practical payoff. Because transactions touch specific objects instead of a single global ledger, they can be executed in parallel, which the documentation links to high throughput, less congestion and lower gas fees. Move's safety model, inspired by Rust's ownership rules, has the compiler enforce strict rules so assets stay in user accounts unless the correct keys are used — though IOTA itself still recommends audits, noting that contract logic can contain edge cases the compiler cannot catch.^{[2], [3], [4]}

Move adapted for IOTA

IOTA's version of Move is not a straight copy of the original design from Diem. The documentation explains that the older model stored resources in global storage owned by account addresses, which made it hard to tell in advance which transactions would compete for the same resource.

Move on IOTA replaces that with object-centric global storage and adds features aimed at throughput, faster finality and easier programming. Most Move code written for Diem remains compatible, with documented exceptions around global storage operators and key abilities.^[5]

Starfish: consensus built for rough networks

IOTA reaches agreement with a combination of delegated proof-of-stake and a Byzantine Fault Tolerant protocol called Starfish, which runs on Devnet, Testnet and Mainnet. Token holders delegate voting power to validators, and validators selected by delegated stake form a consensus committee that stays fixed for each epoch.

Starfish uses an uncertified DAG structure so several validators can propose blocks at the same time, and it is designed to keep working under disrupted connections, uneven latency and adversarial validator behaviour. IOTA's homepage sums it up as consensus for real applications that keeps the network moving through rough seas. The documentation also stresses energy efficiency compared with proof-of-work mining.^{[6], [7], [8]}

Two ways to build: Move on L1, Solidity on L2

Alongside the Move layer 1, IOTA runs IOTA EVM, a distinct layer 2 on top of IOTA Mainnet. The documentation says existing Solidity contracts can be deployed there without modification and that standard EVM developer tools work with it.

The split is deliberate: EVM for compatibility with the wider smart-contract world, Move at the base layer for asset safety, resource management and formal verification.^[9]

Built for trade, identity and real-world assets

IOTA presents a product suite on top of the chain: IOTA Identity for private, decentralized digital interactions; IOTA Tokenization for representing real-world assets onchain; Notarization and Audit Trails for verifiable records; Hierarchies for delegating trust; and a Gas Station to simplify onboarding by handling fees for users.

Its adoption examples lean toward commerce. The site highlights TWIN, for moving digital trade data across borders, and Salus, aimed at closing the trade-finance gap, alongside DeFi projects such as Pools Finance.^{[10], [11]}

What the IOTA token does

The IOTA token is the native asset of the ecosystem. One IOTA divides into one billion NANOs, and gas on the network is paid in IOTA or NANOs. According to IOTA's tokenomics page, part of each computation fee is burned to mitigate inflation, while validators receive a newly minted subsidy for good behaviour plus optional user tips, and delegators share in staking rewards after the validator's commission.

Some tokens are also locked as a storage deposit when objects are created and can be reclaimed when those objects are deleted. Holding IOTA additionally grants the right to take part in network governance.^{[12], [13], [14]}

How far real-world trade moves onchain

IOTA's strategy depends on businesses and public bodies choosing a public blockchain for trade records, identity and tokenised assets. The project publishes its product suite and early adoption examples; how widely that use spreads is UNKNOWN from official sources.

It is not predicted here.^{[10], [11]}

What this means when you hold or move IOTA

SwapRocket lists IOTA as a tradable asset. IOTA has both a Move-based layer 1 and a separate EVM layer 2, and addresses on the two are not interchangeable. Before you swap, confirm which network your receiving wallet supports and match the network shown in your quote to that wallet exactly.

Staking and governance are optional and happen through IOTA's own wallets and tools, not through a swap. Keep your transaction ID until the swap completes so you can trace it on an IOTA explorer if needed.

Sources and evidence (14)

[1] IOTA describes itself as a decentralized blockchain infrastructure to build and secure our digital world. IOTA — Official site · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[2] IOTA layer 1 uses Move, an object-centric language designed for digital asset management and smart contracts. IOTA Docs — About IOTA · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[3] Move is based on the object model rather than shared global state, allowing parallel execution, high throughput, less congestion and lower gas fees. IOTA Docs — About IOTA · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[4] IOTA recommends auditing Move smart contracts because logic can still contain unintended edge cases. IOTA Docs — About IOTA · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[5] Move on IOTA uses object-centric global storage instead of Diem's account-owned global storage; Diem Move code is generally compatible with documented exceptions. IOTA Docs — Move Concepts · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[6] IOTA achieves consensus through delegated proof-of-stake and a BFT protocol; all IOTA networks run Starfish, with a consensus committee fixed per epoch. IOTA Docs — Consensus · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[7] Starfish uses an uncertified DAG with parallel block proposals and is designed for disrupted connections, uneven latency and adversarial validators. IOTA Docs — Consensus · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[8] IOTA's site describes Starfish as consensus for real applications, robust under real-world network conditions. IOTA — Official site · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[9] IOTA EVM is a distinct layer 2 on top of IOTA Mainnet; existing Solidity contracts deploy without modification. IOTA Docs — About IOTA · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[10] IOTA's product suite includes Identity, Tokenization, Hierarchies, Gas Station, Notarization and Audit Trails. IOTA — Official site · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[11] IOTA highlights TWIN for cross-border trade data, Salus for trade finance and Pools Finance for DeFi liquidity. IOTA — Official site · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[12] One IOTA equals one billion NANOs, and gas is paid in IOTA or NANOs. IOTA Docs — About IOTA · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[13] A portion of computation fees is burned; validators receive a minted subsidy and tips, and delegators share rewards after commission. IOTA Docs — Tokenomics · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed
[14] Tokens are locked as a storage deposit when creating objects and are redeemable on deletion; holders gain governance rights. IOTA Docs — Tokenomics · verified 2026-09-26 Confirmed

Profile last reviewed 2026-09-26. Historical background only — not investment advice.

Fees and pricing

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IOTA swap FAQ

How do I swap IOTA (IOTA) instantly on SwapRocket?

Pick IOTA as the asset you want to receive, choose what you're paying with, paste your wallet address, and confirm. SwapRocket hands your order to the provider whose quote pays out the most at that moment, and most swaps complete in under 10 minutes — no SwapRocket account needed.

Can I swap IOTA with no KYC?

No SwapRocket account or identity documents are needed to start a crypto-to-crypto swap of IOTA. The provider that executes the swap may still request identity verification or hold a swap for review under its own AML and sanctions policy, regardless of amount. Selling to a bank account goes through a regulated payment partner that verifies the payer; card purchases on SwapRocket are coming soon.

Is swapping IOTA on SwapRocket non-custodial?

Yes. SwapRocket never holds your funds. The provider that executes the swap receives your deposit, holds it only for the duration of the swap, and sends IOTA to the wallet address you provide.

Which network does IOTA use here?

SwapRocket supports IOTA on the IOTA network. Always double-check that your receiving wallet supports this network before confirming.

What fees apply when I swap IOTA?

SwapRocket adds no fee or markup to the provider's quote and may earn a commission from the provider on a completed swap. The provider's spread and any network cost it deducts on delivery are already reflected in the IOTA amount shown; the network fee your own wallet charges to send the deposit is separate. Spreads vary by provider, pair and size, so compare the quoted receive amount.

More on fees, limits, KYC and timing: read the full crypto swap FAQ.