[ICYMI] The IOTA Gas Station v0.2-alpha paves a frictionless path to Web3. By letting developers sponsor gas, you simplify user journeys, unlock creative business models, & fuel ecosystem adoption. It's a major leap forward for IOTA’s accessibility and growth. Here's a recap ⤵️ Simplifying Web3 Onboarding: IOTA Gas Station What if users could interact with Web3—without needing to buy, hold, or manage IOTA tokens? The IOTA Gas Station (Alpha) makes that possible by enabling developers & businesses to sponsor transaction fees on behalf of their users. Frictionless onboarding: No token purchase required—users can engage seamlessly, much like using a Web2 app. Flexible business models: Support gas via in‑app purchases, subscriptions, ads, or absorb it completely—tailor revenue models to your needs. Scalable sponsorship: Built‑in programmable rules, dynamic limits, package filtering, and usage metrics ensure you stay in control as demand grows. Multiple sponsorship scopes: Sponsor users within a single dApp (e.g., onboarding simplified) - Offer gas sponsorship as a paid service for broader access - Large‑scale sponsors (enterprises/governments/validators) can reinvest rewards to fuel ecosystem growth. How it works: Builder side 1. Deploy and configure the Gas Station (self‑hosted, containerized) via Docker 2. Define fine‑grained sponsorship rules—addresses, quotas, allowed packages, even using Rego policy language 3. Fund the Gas Station wallet with IOTA tokens 4. Integrate with your dApp End-user flow 1. User initiates and signs a transaction in the dApp—user retains full control of assets 2. Gas Station applies sponsorship based on rules, covers fees from its wallet 3. Sponsored transaction is broadcast to the IOTA Network for validation Why it’s great for IOTA: * Lowers entry barrier, draws in Web2‑native users with familiar experiences. * Empowers builders with control and flexibility over gas sponsorship. * Encourages ecosystem and token‑economy growth without forcing users to manage crypto. * Self‑hosted and open‑source—decentralized, customizable, and developer‑friendly