ION Latest Update: New Online+ Update, CEO Insights, Key Partnerships, and More

This past week has been filled with key announcements in the Ice Open Network (ION) ecosystem. The platform released its latest Online+ app update, sealed new partnerships, and was featured on CoinTelegraph, where CEO Lulian Florea discussed its flagship social media dApp, Online+. 

With nearly one million on-chain addresses, ION continues to expand its decentralized social ecosystem, focusing on user-owned data and peer-to-peer interactions. Let’s dive into the protocol’s updates, including key insights from the CEO’s interview with CoinTelegraph. 

Online+ App Update: Technical Improvements and Bug Fixes

The latest version of Online+, ION's decentralized social application, went live on November 2, 2025, for both iOS and Android users.  The update introduces a redesigned wallet UI that supports future features such as asset swaps and cross-chain bridges. The changes aim to improve loading times and ensure a more consistent appearance across devices. 

"We released a new version of the app packed with major optimizations, fixes, and improvements that make Online+ run smoother and steadier, and feel more enjoyable to use," Yuliia stated in the bulletin. 

Below is a summary of key features and bug fixes that came with the new update: 

Feature Updates

Wallet: Updated the wallet UI for a smoother, more consistent look.

Chat: Implemented the full flow for creating Encrypted Groups, enabling secure, private communications without intermediaries.

Feed: Added support for displaying recent Topics prominently and improved the “Read more” logic for expanding long posts.

Profile: Introduced an “Unmute posts” feature and enabled full-screen viewing for avatar pictures.

Bug Fixes

Wallet:

• Friends now appear instantly after being added.
• “Send” on Coin transaction details now opens the correct dialog.
• Transaction-related errors are now properly logged in Sentry.
• Added missing memos for XLM and XRP to enable exchange deposits.

Feed:

• “Try again” button after registration is now clickable.
• Posting button now responds correctly when creating videos.
• Stories no longer appear as posts when opened from notifications.
• Resolved issue causing limited content when using less active language filters.
• Stories from blocked users no longer appear in the feed.
• Addressed intermittent video upload errors.
• Improved handling for “no internet connection” state.
• User list when sharing via messages now loads all contacts.

Profile:

• Corrected issue where previous images appeared on the crop screen.
• Aligned the Location field correctly.
• Restored missing “Followed by” line on user profiles.
• Fixed visual bugs where user icons changed after unfollowing.
• Removed duplicated icons for mutual followers.

Security:

• Restored visibility of the Gmail account selection modal.

The focus now shifts to user feedback and stabilization, with plans to introduce deflationary mechanisms and monetization tools, such as creator rewards and tokenized communities, in upcoming releases.

New Partnerships: SpaceM and Reverly Integrations

ION expanded its ecosystem through two partnerships announced in late October and early November 2025. On October 30, Reverly joined Online+ and the broader ION network. Reverly is a decentralized social super app on the Quasar Protocol that supports calls, messaging, and cryptocurrency transfers without requiring internet access, using offline wallets and direct peer-to-peer connections. This integration emphasizes censorship resistance and data ownership, allowing users to maintain control over their interactions even in low-connectivity environments.

SpaceM was integrated into Online+ on November 4. SpaceM is the leading decentralized real-world assets (RWA) platform in Slovenia, powered by its SPCM token. It includes over 1,100 CORE A-tier NFT holders and offers staking vaults, reward-based models, and connections between Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and traditional finance. The partnership aims to unify Web3 wealth management by enabling users to participate in real-world asset staking and earn rewards within the ION framework.

By incorporating these projects, ION enhances its support for cross-chain interoperability across over 20 networks, enabling seamless asset management and community-driven growth.

CEO Insights from Cointelegraph Interview

In a recent interview shared on X on November 4, 2025, ION founder and CEO Alexandru Iulian Florea discussed the network's vision with Cointelegraph. Florea outlined ION's focus on a user-controlled internet, emphasizing a return to core blockchain principles for scalable infrastructure that supports ownership of identity, data, interactions, and finances.

He detailed the ION Chain's practical advantages for users, including high transaction speeds to avoid delays in activities like posting or transferring assets, low fees to encourage adoption without premiums for decentralization, and privacy features that prevent total loss from key mismanagement.

Florea described the DApp Framework's four modules, ION Identity, ION Vault, ION Connect, and ION Liberty, as integrated components that align with daily digital activities, supported by the underlying ION Chain.

On balancing decentralization with ease of use, Florea stated: "With Online+ now live and running smoothly even on low-end devices, we’ve already proven that decentralization can work at scale, with toaster-level simplicity."

He reviewed key achievements, noting that over 40 million verified users were onboarded organically during the initial mobile mining phase and that nearly 1 million on-chain addresses had been created since the Online+ launch the previous month, driven by community involvement. Florea also mentioned the forthcoming ION DApp Builder as a no-code interface for creating decentralized apps.

Regarding privacy measures, he explained that data resides on user devices and in ION Vault, protected by quantum-resistant encryption, where the chain processes only hashed proofs; self-sovereign identity enables controlled sharing, and zero-knowledge proofs enable verifications without disclosing documents.

Florea concluded by defining ION's long-term goal: "The real success is the opposite — ION disappearing into the background and quietly running under the hood of everyday apps to meet the everyday needs of everyday people."

Growth Metrics and Ecosystem Development

Online+ has reached 953,000 on-chain addresses as of the latest bulletin release, with tens of thousands of new users added weekly. This growth stems from organic expansion, building on ION's earlier mobile mining phase that verified over 40 million users. The ecosystem includes nearly 200 partner projects and over 3,000 creators contributing feedback.

Development remains public, with daily communications and a focus on reliability. The team plans to refine performance further, targeting lag-free experiences and faster update cycles. Parallel work on monetization includes utilities that link user engagement to token value and incorporate deflationary elements to manage supply.

Conclusion

The recent Online+ update enhances wallet functionality and app performance, while partnerships with Reverly and SpaceM extend ION's capabilities in offline communication and real-world assets. Meanwhile, Florea's interview underscores the network's focus on scalable infrastructure, user ownership, and modular design through the ION DApp Framework. 

With 953,000 on-chain addresses and ongoing refinements, ION demonstrates practical decentralization for social and financial interactions. This positions the network as a viable option for users seeking control over their digital assets and data, highlighting the importance of transparent, community-driven development in blockchain ecosystems.

BSCN will continue monitoring the platform’s progress in the blockchain industry as it seeks to build a decentralized ecosystem of applications that meet everyday people's needs. In the meantime, you can check out the dedicated ION page to stay updated with the protocol’s latest developments. 

Sources:

• CEO Interview with CoinTelegraph: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bringing-web2-convenience-to-web3-social-media-interview-with-ion 
• ION Online+ Bulletin Octover 27-November 2: https://ice.io/the-online-bulletin-october-27-november-2-2025 
• ION Latest X Posts from October 30-November 5: https://x.com/ice_blockchain 
• Online+ Update Approval: https://x.com/ice_blockchain/status/1985001702152683576