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Global trade still runs on paper. Why is that a massive systemic risk? A single shipment often requires 200+ document copies moving across dozens of parties. If one document is lost, delayed or mismatched, cargo can’t be released. The entire shipments get stuck. Paper often travels slower than goods, so containers arrive before documents, creating costly delays. Manual processing introduces errors that trigger compliance issues and halt transactions. Document fraud remains a persistent risks in high-value trade flows. Banks, customs, insurers and carriers all rely on the same physical paperwork to verify trust. This creates a fragmented system where coordination is slow and visibility is limited. @TWINGlobalOrg addresses this by digitalizing trade workflows and connecting all parties on shared infrastructure. Powered by @iota, it enables secure, low-cost and verifiable data exchange across global trade.

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30 parties, 36 documents, 240 copies - for one shipment. Global trade runs on this every day. We're already fixing it through @TWINGlobalOrg.

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Kenya 🇰🇪 again! This time the country in pole position for #ADAPT #TWIN is cosying up to Singapore 🇸🇬 (where @iota is well established) to “strengthen a forward-looking partnership anchored on trade…” 😏😏😏 #IOTA

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Nice to see Ghana 🇬🇭 where #ADAPT is being piloted creating a direct maritime trade link to Latin America 🇨🇴. That’s going to burn a lot of $IOTA 🔥 #TWIN

Hier die Themen aus der letzten Woche für den heutigen @iota Stammtisch: iota-community.github.io/community-even…

Excited to work with Turing Space on cross-border credential verification. Explore all our tech showcases on the IOTA website..

More than deserved! Congratulations!

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The EU’s DPP mandate is coming. Is your supply chain ready? Join our next BIP Space with @SoNowSann from @HelloOrobo to talk: - Verifiable product data - Real-world recycling use cases - Privacy vs. On-chain transparency 📅 25 March | 11:30 CET x.com/i/spaces/1kKzD…

IOTA & TWIN at the Table Why the GBBC Connection Matters for the Future of Global Trade Some developments in blockchain are more than PR moments. They signal that a technology is starting to matter where real economic decisions are made: in regulatory discussions, institutional networks, and high-level conversations about the future of trade. That is why the growing connection between IOTA, TWIN, and the Global Blockchain Business Council deserves attention well beyond the crypto space. When Blockchain Moves Beyond the Niche For years, Web3 projects have talked about real-world adoption. But only a small number have managed to move beyond the technology narrative and enter serious institutional conversations. That is where IOTA becomes especially interesting. With the IOTA Foundation joining the Global Blockchain Business Council, it is increasingly clear that IOTA is positioning itself not just as a blockchain network, but as a credible player in digital trade, standards development, and regulatory alignment. That distinction matters. In areas like global commerce, supply chains, digital identity, and tokenized assets, strong technology alone is not enough. Relevance comes from being present where standards are shaped, policy frameworks are discussed, and trusted partnerships are built. Why the GBBC Matters The GBBC is more than an industry association. It sits at the intersection of technology, business, policy, and regulation exactly the space where the next phase of blockchain adoption will be defined. For IOTA, that makes membership strategically significant. It increases visibility in institutional circles, strengthens its role in international discussions, and creates the opportunity not just to be seen, but to contribute to the conversations that will shape the market. In other words, this shifts IOTA's profile. It moves the project away from being seen as just another blockchain initiative and closer to being viewed as infrastructure for real economic use cases. Why TWIN Is Central to That Story This becomes even more compelling when viewed through the lens of TWIN, the Trade Worldwide Information Network. TWIN reflects the part of IOTA's strategy that goes beyond crypto-native narratives and focuses on actual trade and logistics workflows. At its core, the project is about enabling secure, interoperable, and trustworthy data exchange across global trade networks powered by digital identity, reliable data flows, and infrastructure designed to reduce friction between parties. That is exactly why TWIN stands out in institutional settings. Governments, trade organizations, and enterprises are not looking for hype. They are looking for systems that solve real operational problems, such as: - inefficient document handling - poor interoperability between systems - high coordination costs - limited visibility across supply chains When IOTA and TWIN enter these conversations, it is more than a branding win. It suggests that the technology is being considered in a context where real economic impact is possible. A Seat at the Right Table One of the strongest signals in this story is participation in high-level forums and institutional discussions. These settings matter because they reveal how a project is perceived: not as a theoretical innovation, but as a possible building block for modern trade infrastructure. That is the key shift. The fact that IOTA and TWIN are showing up in these environments is notable because these are not rooms driven by buzzwords. What matters there is implementation, regulatory credibility, standardization, and long-term reliability. And that leads to the larger point: When a project is invited into these conversations, it is no longer being treated as a mere experiment. From Technology to Standards Another critical piece of the puzzle is standardization. A great deal of technology does not fail because the underlying idea is weak, but because it remains isolated. Global trade does not need more disconnected systems. It needs interoperable frameworks that multiple stakeholders can adopt and trust. That is why this dimension is so important. If IOTA becomes more deeply involved in these conversations through the GBBC and through initiatives like TWIN, it increases the likelihood that the technology will be seen not as a standalone platform, but as part of a broader digital trade infrastructure. That would set it apart from many blockchain projects. Because at that point, the conversation is no longer just about adoption it is about integration into real economic systems. Why This Could Be a Milestone for IOTA Many blockchain projects are still searching for a durable, credible real-world use case. IOTA, by contrast, is building a clearer institutional narrative around digital trade, trusted data exchange, identity infrastructure, and cross-border interoperability. That combination is powerful: - technical infrastructure - feeless architecture - focus on real-world utility - growing institutional access Together, these elements make IOTA relevant to a very different audience than the one typically targeted by crypto narratives. Its connection to the GBBC strengthens that positioning further. It suggests that IOTA is not only building technology, but also establishing a presence in the forums where the future of digital trade infrastructure is being discussed and shaped. Conclusion The growing alignment between IOTA, TWIN, and the GBBC is more than symbolic. It points to a broader strategic evolution one that moves beyond protocol design and toward institutional relevance, economic utility, and real-world infrastructure. For observers, that is a meaningful signal. For companies, governments, and trade networks, it may be an early indication that IOTA is becoming relevant where blockchain must deliver tangible value: in global commerce, standardized processes, and trusted digital coordination. Put simply: IOTA does not just want to be part of the conversation about the future of global trade it wants to help build the infrastructure behind it. #IOTA #TWIN

You've got big dreams. You want fame. Well, fame costs. And right here's where you start paying. In sweat. #IOTA #PanicBeforeClimb

🇺🇸 So $IOTA was part of a meeting with the U.S. Department of Commerce This fits perfectly with what @DomSchiener said a few days ago in Korea 🇰🇷 Dom: "most likely we're going to connect Korea to the UK or Korea to the United States" What is the purpose of the U.S. Department of Commerce? Driving economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans. Global trade is the backbone of economic growth Now ask yourself: who is building the rails to tokenize, digitize and finance it?

[ICYMI] The UK Government is working directly with IOTA to revolutionize customs and border processes. Live transactions are about to hit the mainnet. This is massive for adoption and staking 👇

Virtual Watch Tower #VWT of #IOTA and #TWIN aren’t just a private industry initiative... they’re the backbone of the most ambitious project to digitally transform global logistics into a decentralized, intelligent network. Yesterday we talked about the 25+ major companies involved in the Virtual Watch Tower (VWT), but key players also include: 1.- PORTS, like Gävle, Helsingborg and Kvarken. 2.- UNIVERSITIES, like Chalmers, Gothenburg, SEI and Umeå. 3.- INSTITUTIONS, such as A*STAR (Singapore), VTT (Finland), RISE (Sweden), SMI and Vinnova. 🚢🤖 This is one of the boldest logistics projects ever: combining the power of IOTA’s DAG with AI to enable fully distributed supply chain management... real-time traceability, interoperability, and full data sovereignty. And yes, IOTA is in.

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Okay the Global Blockchain Business Council (@GBBC_io) had a closed-door roundtable with the US Department of Commerce Our Fren @JensLundNielsen was Part of it You bullish Anon?