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iopn Network: From Solana RPC Vision to EVM L1 Reality — What Actually Changed
iopn Network: From Solana RPC Vision to EVM L1 Reality — What Changed? Quick Summary iopn Network started as a Solana-focused decentralized RPC and compute layer for AI agents, but as of mid-2025 it pivoted to launching its own EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain called OPN Chain. This shift was driven by the need for greater sovereignty, scalability, and real-world adoption in areas like digital identity and tokenized assets. The original Solana infra vision evolved into a full-stack ecosystem, but it's no longer "Solana-only" — it's now a Cosmos SDK-based chain with EVM compatibility. The Original Vision (Early 2025)Decentralized RPC + compute layer purpose-built for autonomous AI agents on Solana Sub-3ms finality for agent workloads 68% cheaper than centralized RPCs (Helius, QuickNode) zkLogin + TEE for on-chain proof of execution 30% of all agent fees accruing directly to $IOPN stakersWhat Actually Happened — The Pivot TimelineQ2 2025 → Initial Solana testnet, heavy focus on ElizaOS / SendAI integrations Q3 2025 → Partnership with São Tomé and Príncipe for the world's first blockchain-enabled citizenship program October 2025 → OPN Chain mainnet launch (Cosmos SDK + Tendermint BFT + full EVM compatibility) November 2025 → ATLAS platform (NVIDIA AI + GPU compute) fully live on OPN ChainWhy They Pivoted to EVM L1Sovereignty & RWAs → Governments and enterprises need full control (digital ID, tokenized citizenship) EVM Maturity → Solidity, ERC standards, and existing tooling make compliance easier than Solana VM Scalability → Cosmos SDK gives modular upgrades + 10,000+ TPS with sub-second finality Cross-Chain Future → Easier bridging to Ethereum ecosystem liquidityUpdated Stats (November 25, 2025)1.8M+ daily transactions (now across OPN Chain + Solana bridges) 42,000+ active agents (many ported to EVM for Solidity support) 10,000+ TPS on OPN Chain $1.2M monthly revenue (staking + ATLAS GPU rentals + agent fees) $26M TVL — 78% of circulating supply staked Current price ≈ $0.35 — FDV ≈ $312MCurrent Bull Case30% of all fees still flow to $IOPN stakers (real yield) Government-backed citizenship program = massive RWA narrative EVM compatibility opens the door to Ethereum liquidity and developer mindshare Mainnet v2 upgrades scheduled for January 2026RisksExecution risk on the pivot Competition from established EVM L1s and L2s Dependency on São Tomé program successConclusion The pivot from Solana-only RPC to sovereign EVM L1 isn't a red flag — it's a strategic upgrade for real-world adoption.The AI agent + blockchain convergence thesis lives on, now with government partnerships and EVM tooling. At sub-$0.40 and generating real revenue with 78% supply locked, $IOPN remains one of the cleaner asymmetric bets in the current market. Track OPN Chain live →Stake $IOPN →Official Docs → Published: November 25, 2025