#IOTA IOTA Bids Farewell to Centralization – A New Decentralized Era Begins
In a significant milestone for the blockchain world, IOTA has officially shut down its previous Stardust mainnet, marking the end of a centralized phase and the beginning of a fully decentralized future. This bold move reflects IOTA’s commitment to transparency, security, and the core principles of Web3.
As part of this transition, 13 carefully selected Genesis Validators are currently conducting a “genesis ceremony” — a foundational step to launch the new IOTA mainnet in a completely decentralized manner. This ceremonial process ensures that control is no longer held by a single authority, but rather shared across a trusted network of validators.
The new IOTA mainnet promises enhanced trust, user autonomy, and improved resilience against centralized failures or attacks. It is designed to empower the community, where governance and operations are no longer dictated by a central body, but by collective consensus.
With this move, IOTA repositions itself as a leader in next-generation blockchain innovation. It’s not just a technical upgrade — it’s a visionary leap toward a freer, fairer, and more open digital ecosystem.
