IoTeX operates on a unique blockchain that is EVM-compatible, providing flexibility and scalability for various applications. The platform uses the Roll-DPoS consensus mechanism, which is managed by over 100 delegates worldwide. The native coin of the platform, IOTX, governs the underlying blockchain protocol and is also used as the gas for the blockchain protocol. IoTeX also features a unique economic design known as Burndrop, which intends to manage the supply of IOTX as the number of devices managed by IoTeX increases. The platform also includes middleware such as Decentralized Identity, Confidential Computing, and Secure Hardware, which have facilitated the creation of self-sovereign devices and real-world data oracles.