FAQ
What is IOTA?
What is IOTA?
IOTA is a programmable blockchain platform designed for internet-scale applications. Today, the ecosystem includes IOTA EVM—a fully EVM-compatible smart contract chain running on the IOTA mainnet—and a broader roadmap that brings improved scalability, developer ergonomics, and mainstream-friendly tooling to Layer 1.
What wallets are supported?
What wallets are supported?
For IOTA EVM, you can use standard EVM wallets such as MetaMask. Developer quickstarts cover connecting a wallet, funding testnets, and deploying contracts. For the evolving Layer 1, follow the official wallet and tooling guides referenced from IOTA’s documentation and blog.
How are fees handled?
How are fees handled?
On IOTA EVM, transactions pay gas in IOTA (MIOTA). Typical fees are low (often under a cent) and shown in the network explorer’s gas tracker. Fee behavior on the Layer 1 will follow protocol specifications as they evolve; check the official docs for the latest parameters.
How do developers get started?
How do developers get started?
- Review the IOTA EVM Quickstart (wallet setup, RPC, bridge/faucet for testnets).
- Explore official docs for SDKs, CLI tools, and examples.
- Use the IOTA EVM Explorer to verify contracts, track transactions, and inspect gas usage.
- Monitor the IOTA blog and GitHub for updates to the Layer 1 and Move-based tooling.
Where can I follow updates and network activity?
Where can I follow updates and network activity?
Official announcements appear on the IOTA Blog and X (Twitter). On-chain activity (transactions, contracts, gas) for IOTA EVM is visible in the public Blockscout explorer.