IOTA 2.0: Fueling Collaboration with the Revolutionary Concept of Mana

• The IOTA Foundation’s ongoing development of IOTA 2.0 introduces groundbreaking features, including the innovative Mana concept.
• Emphasizing its long-term focus and the avoidance of speculative trading, IOTA 2.0 aims to redefine blockchain narratives by prioritizing utility and collective action.

The IOTA Foundation has been actively working on the development of IOTA 2.0 which is likely to offer greater decentralization, scalability, and robust performance. IOTA 2.0’s decentralized consensus and innovative incentives empower users, eliminate fees, and ensure a fixed token supply.

In a recent discussion on the IOTA 2.0 whitepaper, researcher Sebastian Mueller delves into the essence of IOTA’s journey and the introduction of the novel concept called Mana. Starting with the fundamental proposition of collaborative support to keep the Tangle wheels turning, IOTA embodied a sense of communal effort reminiscent of the early days of the Internet.

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The newly introduced Mana, according to Mueller, goes beyond being a mere coin or token; it serves as a unique fuel for the collaborative process. Earned through active participation, Mana symbolizes a tangible representation of contributing to the network’s fabric. Mueller emphasizes that Mana is not geared towards temporary speculative interests, but rather a measure of long-term actions within the network.

Mueller appreciates the idealistic approach of not mandating the trading of Mana explicitly. While acknowledging the potential for Mana to become a tradable asset in the future, its current purpose is to fuel cooperation within the network, steering away from the common trend of speculation.

IOTA 2.0 Will be A Revolutionary Force

In Mueller’s reflection, IOTA 2.0 emerges as a silent revolutionary force in the blockchain space. By establishing a mechanism where the contribution is intrinsic to the system’s growth and health, IOTA moves beyond conventional mining or fee payments.

Moreover, the model prioritizes utility and collective action, representing a significant departure from prevailing narratives in the blockchain ecosystem. Mueller finds this shift refreshing and empowering, positioning IOTA 2.0 as a transformative player in the blockchain landscape.

The IOTA team announced some important developments with respect to the growth achieved by IOTA 2.0 in recent times. One of the recent progress areas in the adaptive consensus of IOTA 2.0.

Traditional voting-based systems excel in ensuring definitive transaction finalization but face challenges during network disruptions, leading to reduced availability when significant nodes disconnect temporarily. On the other hand, the Nakamoto consensus, renowned in Bitcoin’s architecture, provides continuous operation even with a single miner but introduces a probabilistic element to finality, with a slight risk of transaction reversal.

Thus, IOTA 2.0 pioneers a hybrid strategy, intertwining these two consensus methods to strike a delicate balance. This approach ensures consistent transaction inclusion in the Tangle, rapid acceptance, and reliable finality. The layered consensus mechanism draws parallels to established systems like Ethereum’s Proof of Stake and Polkadot’s Nominated Proof of Stake, ushering in a new paradigm in blockchain technology. The result is a groundbreaking solution that redefines performance standards in the blockchain space.