The IOTA Trust Framework: Enterprise-Grade Identity, Notarization & Tokenization
The IOTA Trust Framework is an open-source suite of products built for enterprise compliance, performance, and trust. Five core building blocks provide W3C-compliant identity, tamper-proof audit trails, delegated trust, real-world asset tokenization, and fee abstraction via Gas Station.
What is the IOTA Trust Framework?
The IOTA Trust Framework is a modular suite of open-source products designed for enterprise use cases that require decentralized trust: verifiable identity, tamper-proof audit trails, multi-party coordination, and asset tokenization. Unlike monolithic blockchain platforms, the Trust Framework provides composable building blocks that enterprises can adopt incrementally—starting with a single use case and expanding as needed.
Built on the IOTA Layer 1 network, the Trust Framework delivers enterprise-grade performance (thousands of TPS, sub-second finality, near-zero transaction costs of ~0.005 IOTA) with compliance-aligned architecture (GDPR, eIDAS, EU Digital Product Passport). The non-profit IOTA Foundation maintains the framework as open-source software, reducing vendor lock-in concerns.
Five Core Products for Enterprise Trust
Each product addresses a specific enterprise trust challenge. Use them individually or combine them for end-to-end solutions.
IOTA Identity
W3C-compliant Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials for self-sovereign identity. Enables verifiable provenance, privacy-by-design, and interoperability across systems.
Use Cases:
- • Digital Product Passport issuers
- • Supply chain partner authentication
- • IoT device identity
- • Employee/customer credentials
IOTA Notarization
Tamper-proof audit trails for compliance documentation and lifecycle tracking. Cryptographic hashing with on-chain anchoring provides immutable timestamps without storing personal data.
Use Cases:
- • DPP lifecycle tracking
- • Trade document notarization
- • Legal record verification
- • Compliance audit trails
IOTA Hierarchies
Delegated trust for multi-party workflows where organizations need to grant signing authority to partners, subsidiaries, or contractors without sharing private keys.
Use Cases:
- • Supply chain multi-party workflows
- • Delegated credential issuance
- • Organizational trust trees
- • Partner authorization
IOTA Tokenization
Real-world asset representation on-chain using IOTA Move smart contracts. Enables fractional ownership, programmable compliance, and transparent asset tracking.
Use Cases:
- • Digital Product Passport tokens
- • Supply chain asset tracking
- • Carbon credit tokenization
- • Loyalty programs
IOTA Gas Station & Secret Storage
Fee abstraction and secure key management for enterprise adoption. Secret Storage provides cryptographic signing without exposing private keys; Gas Station abstracts transaction fees so end users never pay gas.
Use Cases:
- • Serverless cryptographic signing
- • AWS Lambda key management
- • Fee-abstracted DPP operations
- • Multi-tenant key isolation
Why IOTA for Enterprise? Performance, Compliance & Open Source
Performance at Scale
IOTA delivers thousands of transactions per second with sub-second finality—critical for high-volume use cases like Digital Product Passports and IoT device management.
- • Thousands of TPS
- • Sub-second finality
- • ~0.005 IOTA per transaction
- • Gas Station for fee abstraction
Compliance-Aligned
The IOTA Trust Framework is built for EU regulations: GDPR, eIDAS, and Digital Product Passport requirements. W3C-compliant standards ensure interoperability and longevity.
- • GDPR-compliant architecture
- • eIDAS-aligned identity
- • EU DPP readiness
- • W3C standards
Open Source & Non-Profit Backing
IOTA is backed by the non-profit IOTA Foundation, not a for-profit company. This reduces vendor lock-in concerns and ensures the technology remains open and community-driven.
- • Apache 2.0 license
- • Non-profit governance
- • Transparent development
- • Community-driven roadmap
Enterprise Use Cases: Where the IOTA Trust Framework Shines
Digital Product Passports
EU regulation mandates tamper-proof lifecycle tracking for products. The IOTA Trust Framework provides IOTA Identity for issuer authentication, IOTA Notarization for lifecycle records, and tokenization for asset representation.
Learn More About DPP Solutions →Supply Chain Provenance
Multi-party supply chains need verifiable provenance without trusting centralized systems. IOTA Identity provides partner authentication, IOTA Notarization proves document integrity, and IOTA Hierarchies enable delegated trust.
Learn About Identity Solutions →IoT Device Identity & Data Integrity
IoT deployments require device authentication and tamper-proof data logging at scale. IOTA's near-zero transaction costs (~0.005 IOTA) make it economically viable to anchor every device reading on-chain, and Gas Station can abstract fees for device operations.
Explore Architecture Services →Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
Enterprises need tamper-proof audit trails for compliance officers and regulators. IOTA Notarization provides immutable timestamps for GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, and industry-specific regulations.
Learn About Notarization →KChain's Role: Amplifying the IOTA Trust Framework Through Implementation
KChain Solutions was founded by Valerio Mellini, a solution architect at the IOTA Foundation. We work directly with the IOTA Foundation, contributing to the development and implementation of the IOTA Trust Framework. Our insights come from hands-on experience with IOTA's core products—not just reading documentation.
We help enterprises navigate the IOTA Trust Framework by:
- Designing reference architectures that combine multiple Trust Framework products for specific use cases
- Conducting feasibility assessments to evaluate whether IOTA is the right fit for your requirements
- Implementing production-grade systems with IOTA Identity, Notarization, Hierarchies, Tokenization, and Gas Station
- Providing technical leadership to align product, engineering, and compliance teams
Stack-Agnostic Expertise: IOTA-First, But Not IOTA-Only
While we prefer the IOTA Trust Framework for its enterprise fit, we have deep expertise in W3C standards, MoveVM (IOTA, Aptos, Sui), and EVM chains. We adapt to your technology stack and regulatory requirements—not force our preferences.
If your use case requires a different blockchain platform, we can design and implement solutions using Ethereum, Polygon, Hyperledger, or other enterprise-grade technologies. Our architecture-first approach ensures you get the right technology for your specific requirements.
Ready to Implement the IOTA Trust Framework?
Whether you're evaluating IOTA for Digital Product Passports, decentralized identity, or supply chain provenance, we can help you design and implement a production-grade solution.