Ice Open Network (ION) Launches Mainnet with 200 Validators

Ice Open Network (ION) has launched its mainnet, marking a significant development milestone.

The launch comes after extensive testing and community efforts, onboarding 200 validators, double the initial target of 100.

ION’s mainnet launch marks a significant step towards its vision of a decentralized and privacy-focused Internet, supported by a user base of 40 million. The network is engineered to handle millions of transactions per second while maintaining user data security and digital sovereignty.

“This is a testament to the strength and conviction of our community,”

said Alexandru Iulian Florea, Founder and CEO of Ice Open Network.

“We initially aimed for 100 validators at launch – to see that number double underscores the trust and enthusiasm surrounding ION. It’s a resounding vote of confidence in our vision to redefine the Internet through decentralization.”

The blockchain’s next major release is Online+, a blockchain-powered social media platform designed to showcase the network’s capabilities. As both a community hub and a model for developers, Online+ will provide a foundation for decentralized application (dApp) innovation on the ION blockchain.

ION, founded in 2022, aims to build a decentralized internet focused on privacy, data ownership, and user autonomy. Its Layer-1 blockchain supports scalability and security for billions of users. In November 2024, ION launched its mainnet and the ION Bridge for ICE token migration from Binance Smart Chain. 2025, a no-code dApp builder will be introduced to facilitate decentralized application development. Over 15% of the 6.8 billion ICE tokens have been staked, indicating growing user engagement.

ION’s mainnet launch came during increased innovation in the Layer-1 blockchain space. Around the same time, W Chain, a Singapore-based hybrid blockchain network, soft-launched its own Layer-1 Mainnet. The project announced that this milestone followed a successful testnet phase, during which developers had the opportunity to test features and provide valuable feedback.

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