In this post:
- iExec unveiled its plan for 2025, which includes commitments to enhance RLC token utility, deepen AI integration, and expand its decentralized ecosystem.
- The Web3 protocol’s plan outlined a ‘multi-pronged strategy’ to support innovation and strengthen its position in confidential computing and DePIN.
- iExec will renew its 2024 $10M collaboration with Start in Block in 2025 to reinforce ties with Nvidia, the Confidential Computing Consortium, and ADAN.
iExec, a Web3 protocol, announced its 2025 roadmap, which will include commitments to enhance the utility of the RLC token, deepen AI integration, and expand its decentralized ecosystem. The plan highlighted iExec’s multilateral strategy to boost innovation and strengthen its position in confidential computing and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN).
iExec will magnify the RLC token’s role in 2025 by enhancing its liquidity and utility across the industry. The new collaboration with centralized exchanges (CEXs) will improve trading access, while expanded liquidity pools on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) will deepen liquidity while offering incentives for new holders.
The iExec Voucher mechanism launched in closed beta in 2024 will scale in 2025 to lock more RLC within the ecosystem by simplifying how developers use the token to pay for resources. Earlier this year, the iExec team said that it focused on creating a strong foundation for a sustainable network effect in 2024 for builders, partners, users, and token holders to contribute and benefit from each other.
Fedak says iExec has a clear expansion plan for 2025 and beyond
The iExec team said it will focus on expanding its Trusted AI framework since trusted AI has become a topic of global concern. The team added that iExec will increase TDX workerpool availability to secure AI computations by leveraging Intel’s Trusted Domain Extensions (TDX) alongside existing SGX technology. Strengthened ties with Intel and Nvidia and building on a 2024 Gold Membership in Intel’s Partner Alliance will fortify iExec’s infrastructure for advanced machine learning to align with growing demand for privacy-preserving AI. The AiExec initiative will roll out the iApp Generator tool to simplify Trusted AI applications, including the development of AI agents.
“For 2025 and beyond, we have a clear focus on expanding access to our technology and increasing RLC’s value within a growing ecosystem. This roadmap reflects our commitment to developers, users, and partners, and being at the forefront of emerging trends.”
-Gilles Fedak, CEO and co-founder of iExec
iExec’s ecosystem will further expand through strategic partnerships and collaborations in AI, DePIN, and decentralized computing across various TEEs, GPUs, and storages. External entities will manage iExec’s worker pools while adhering to its governance and Confidential Computing standards.
iExec renews collaboration with Start in Block to reinforce Nvidia and ADAN ties
iExec will renew 2024’s $10 million startup competition collaboration with Start in Block in 2025 and continue to allocate resources to AI projects and developer initiatives. Through proper resource allocations, the Web3 protocol will reinforce ties with Nvidia, the Confidential Computing Consortium, and ADAN. iExec’s efforts aim to unlock new RLC use cases and support Web3 education and blockchain integration.
According to the iExec team, technological advancements in 2025 will also prioritize scalability and developer accessibility. More TEE-enabled GPUs will be deployed to power confidential AI applications complemented by new tools like the iApp Generator for secure privacy-focused applications. Using TEEs, Web3Mail, and Web3Telegram tools will also allow projects to send messages and communicate securely to users without revealing their Telegram handles and emails. Datapools will enable ‘multi-dataset tasks’ to cut costs and network congestion. The work on Bellecour (the iExec Sidechain) and Layer-2 research will also focus on increasing throughput and enhancing Ethereum interoperability to create new RLC use cases.
PoCo (iExec’s consensus algorithm) and improvements on middleware will promote performance optimization to ensure strong support for next-generation apps. Its marketing strategy will also improve visibility through community engagement and targeted campaigns. The Web3 protocol will build on 2024’s 1.3 million-user Revolut campaign by further collaborating with CoinMarketCap to feature live sessions, articles, and social promotions.
Expanded iExec rewards programs will offer RLC incentives through new platforms while presence at global events such as ETHDenver, Consensus Hong Kong, Token 2049, ETHCC, and Devconnect will include hackathons. iExec aims to solidify its role as a cornerstone of web3 infrastructure through enhancing utility, technical capabilities, and ‘actioning other deliverables’ on its 2025 roadmap.
