IOST's recent technological advancements are worth noting. The project team has achieved a substantial breakthrough in underlying blockchain technology—developing a new consensus mechanism that significantly increases transaction throughput while markedly reducing energy consumption. They also have unique solutions in data privacy protection and security technologies, giving it a competitive edge within the industry.

What’s even more noteworthy is the expansion on the application side. IOST has launched commercial applications across multiple fields: in finance for cross-border payments and securities trading to improve efficiency and reduce costs; in supply chain management through product traceability to achieve information transparency; and in the entertainment industry supporting virtual asset trading and copyright protection. The gradual maturity of these scenarios indicates growing genuine demand.

From the token holding structure, early participants hold a large share, yet the current price remains relatively low. As the application ecosystem expands, the increasing number of developers and enterprises entering will boost ecosystem activity, which could support the token price. Some analysts believe that if application deployment proceeds as planned, there is an imagination space of $5-20 for the token—of course, this depends on actual adoption rates and market recognition.

For investors who are long-term bullish on the IOST ecosystem, the current price point can be considered as a strategic entry opportunity.