According to the official announcement, IOST has completed a $21 million strategic funding round, which will be used to expand its multi-chain Real World Asset (RWA) infrastructure and build a compliant, interoperable RWA ecosystem. Participants in this funding round include global partners such as DWF Labs, Presto, and Rollman Management Groups. The funding was executed through a customized allocation mechanism aimed at aligning incentives, supporting sustainable network growth, and further decentralizing validators and ecosystem infrastructure.