ION Latest: Protocol Teases Final Update Before Public Launch in Upcoming X Space, Partnerships, and More

Recently, Ice Open Network (ION) has issued several updates centered on its core product, Online+, a Web3 social network built on the ION blockchain. One such update is its X Space event on September 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM UTC, where executives will provide the final update before the public launch of its Online+ platform, alongside details on recent partnerships, beta testing progress, and ecosystem developments. 

As we anticipate the event, let us review the key updates and developments in the protocol over the past week, particularly the Online+ Beta bulletin coverage. 

Online+ Beta Bulletin Uncovers More Improvements 

On September 1, the team released the latest Beta Bulletin for the week of August 25-31, detailing technical refinements to Online+. The bulletin outlined additions, including memo support for transactions on Stellar, TON, and XRP chains. It also covered improvements in chat functionality, including better handling of payment messages and notifications, as well as enhancements to the feed module for more stable stories and videos.

Yuliia confirmed them in the blog, "The focus right now is all about tightening the experience. Wallet got smarter with memo support for Stellar, TON, and XRP, Chat feels cleaner with better handling of payment messages and notifications, and the Feed is steadier and smoother with improvements to Stories, carousels, and full-screen video. These may sound like small details, but together they add up to a product that feels sharper and more reliable every day."

The bulletin also noted the onboarding of over 3,000 creators and the addition of four new hires to support final preparations. It mentioned ecosystem expansions, including SEECOIN's integration into Online+ for on-chain interactions with brands, building on its prior Web2 partnerships with entities like Microsoft and Sephora. Additionally, as reported in our last update, ION achieved an AA rating on CertiK Skynet with a score of 91.96 and Gold-level team verification, placing it among the most secure Web3 projects.

Key Technical Updates and Bug Fixes

The Beta Bulletin provided a detailed breakdown of feature updates and bug resolutions across various modules of Online+.

Feature updates included:

Wallet: Added support for memos in Stellar, TON, and XRP transactions.

Chat:

• Resolved medium dataset handling issues for Drift chat messages.
• Updated titles for payment-related messages.

Feed:

• Improved spacing in in-app notifications.
• Refined story count flow for better accuracy.
• Fixed issues with sharing posts to Stories.
• Ensured top and bottom bars disappear when stopping a Story.
• Enabled iOS native back swipe to exit full-screen video mode.

General:

• Investigated provider rebuild logs for performance.
• Attached user relays to shared links for improved reliability.

Bug fixes addressed issues in multiple areas:

Wallet:

• Fixed the issue preventing wallets from loading.
• Resolved “IONException” error when sending ION tokens.

Chat:

• Fixed issue where completed transactions were not visible to the receiver.
• The send button now reactivates correctly after the app restarts.
• Adjusted link previews that appeared oversized.
• Prevented multiple pop-ups caused by rapid multi-taps.
• Fixed the issue where voice messages were not delivered.

Feed:

• Posts from the same user on different accounts now display correct like counts.
• Fixed incorrect text formatting when mentioning users.
• Restored the missing list of Stories on the feed on testnet.
• Fixed an issue where videos were skipped in carousels with multiple media items.

General:

• Corrected UI issue near the three-dots menu. (Profile)
• Added previews for ION deeplinks.
• Fixed the logout issue after reinstalling the app.
• Fixed Android-specific issue causing logout after app relaunch.

Auth:

• Resolved the onboarding issue that occurred when restarting the app mid-process.
• Resolved the problem where recovery keys were added even after canceling the Google Drive backup.

Upcoming X Space, Partnership, and Community Sentiment

Following the release of the Beta Bulletin, ION announced a partnership with TaironAI and FlipFlop, a community-driven launchpad that utilizes Proof of Mint for token distribution, incorporating anti-bot measures and transparent mechanisms. 

Community sentiment during this period was mixed but predominantly positive, with users speculating about potential price increases following the Online+ launch, predicting upward movement for $ICE and $ION tokens. 

However, some users expressed frustration over perceived delays or labeled aspects as potential scams, while others promoted educational resources, such as the ION whitepaper. Beta tester selections drew excitement, with the ION X account responding supportively to chosen participants.

In the meantime, community posts continued to build anticipation for the X Space, hosted by CEO @ice_z3us and COO @robertpreoteasa. Described as the most important session to date, it will cover developments, team scaling, and alignments for the Online+ launch. 

Final Thoughts 

The ION protocol currently supports a blockchain-based social network through Online+, featuring on-chain transactions, memo-enabled cross-chain support, and integrated AI tools via partnerships. It maintains high security standards as verified by CertiK, facilitates staking with defined yields, and integrates with launchpads and creator tools. The ecosystem handles over 3,000 onboarded creators and processes transactions across multiple chains, including BSC, Stellar, TON, and XRP.

All these features build anticipation for the imminent launch of the Online+ dApp. BSCN promises to monitor the protocol’s progress, including the final update, which will be revealed in the X space. 

Sources:

• Latest Online+ Beta Bulletin: https://ice.io/the-online-beta-bulletin-august-25-31-2025
• ION X Space: https://x.com/ice_blockchain/status/1962566016271294478
• ION X Account: https://x.com/ice_blockchain