Question 1

What is IQ (IQ)?

Accepted Answer

IQ is a decentralized cryptocurrency designed to power a knowledge and AI-driven ecosystem by integrating blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Initially launched as the governance token for a decentralized encyclopedia, IQ now supports a broader ecosystem that includes IQ.wiki, the world’s largest blockchain and cryptocurrency encyclopedia, as well as AI applications like IQ GPT and a community-driven governance model through BrainDAO.

IQ operates on multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon, ensuring cross-chain accessibility. The knowledge ecosystem it powers is built on decentralized infrastructure, utilizing blockchain for data integrity and AI to enhance information accessibility.

Key features of IQ include:

* **IQ.wiki –** A decentralized, blockchain-powered knowledge platform where contributions and edits are stored on-chain, ensuring transparency and censorship resistance.
* **AI Integration –** IQ GPT and other AI tools assist in article summarization, content enhancement, and information retrieval, improving user experience.
* **BrainDAO Governance –** A decentralized governance model where IQ stakers vote on platform upgrades, treasury management, and ecosystem decisions.
* **EVM Compatibility –** IQ operates on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible networks, allowing seamless interaction with decentralized applications (dApps).

Through its integration of blockchain security, AI-driven enhancements, and decentralized governance, IQ aims to build a future where knowledge is accessible, verifiable, and community-governed.

Question 2

What is $IQ used for?

Accepted Answer

$IQ is the utility and governance token of the IQ ecosystem, serving multiple purposes:

**Governance & BrainDAO Participation**

* IQ holders stake tokens in HiIQ to participate in on-chain governance via BrainDAO.
* Stakers vote on platform upgrades, treasury allocations, and ecosystem policies.
* Governance is fully community-driven, ensuring decentralized decision-making.

**Staking & HiIQ Rewards**

* IQ can be staked for HiIQ, a non-transferable governance token that increases voting power based on staking duration (up to 4 years).
* HiIQ stakers receive rewards in IQ tokens, aligning long-term participation with ecosystem growth.
* The staking model follows a vote-escrow mechanism, ensuring long-term commitment.

**AI & Knowledge Economy**

* IQ fuels AI-powered applications like IQ GPT, which provides AI-driven knowledge summarization.
* IQ incentivizes content creators on IQ.wiki, rewarding contributors with tokens.
* AI-assisted tools enhance encyclopedia content, multilingual translations, and information curation.

**Cross-Chain Utility & dApp Integration**

* IQ operates on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and EOS, allowing seamless integration across blockchain ecosystems.
* IQ can be used within dApps, DeFi applications, and decentralized knowledge-sharing platforms.

Question 3

Who created IQ (IQ)?

Accepted Answer

IQ (IQ) was launched in 2018 as part of Everipedia's vision to create the first encyclopedia on the blockchain. It was founded by Everipedia Co-Founders Mahbod Moghadam, Sam Kazemian, Theodor Forselius and CTO Travis Moore, along with other early backers and developers. The token's distribution began with a significant airdrop to EOS holders, ensuring a widespread and decentralized ownership.

#	Instrument	Exchange	Benchmark Score	Price	24h Change	24h Volume	24h Trades	24h Open	24h High
1	IQ-USDT IQUSDT	binance	AA	0.0₃9060USDT	0,55%	35 120 966,00IQ	1 129	0.0₃9010USDT	0.0₃9220USDT
2	IQ-USDT IQ_USDT	gateio	A	0.0₃9056USDT	0,89%	405 589,00IQ	21	0.0₃8976USDT	0.0₃9157USDT
3	IQ-USD IQ_USD	cryptodotcom	AA	0.0₃9142USD	1,71%	404 480,00IQ	5	0.0₃8988USD	0.0₃9180USD
4	IQ-KRW KRW-IQ	upbit	B	1,22KRW	0,00%	143 333 861,32IQ	358	1,22KRW	1,26KRW
5	IQ-USDT IQ_USDT	bitunix	C	0.0₃9060USDT	0,44%	74 596 910,00IQ	6 073	0.0₃9020USDT	0.0₃9200USDT
6	IQ-USDT IQUSDT	mexc	C	0.0₃9068USDT	0,52%	66 110 443,92IQ	3 011	0.0₃9021USDT	0.0₃9198USDT
7	IQ-USDT IQ_USDT	bydfi	-	0.0₃9067USDT	0,51%	60 850 594,12IQ	3 260	0.0₃9021USDT	0.0₃9198USDT
8	IQ-USDT IQUSDT	latoken	D	0.0₃9077USDT	1,06%	20 481 241,72IQ	1 344	0.0₃8983USDT	0.0₃9167USDT
9	IQ-KRW IQ_KRW	bithumbkorea	-	1,22KRW	0,16%	18 694 036,03IQ	143	1,22KRW	1,24KRW
10	IQ-EUR IQ-EUR	bitvavo	B	0.0₃8074EUR	1,53%	4 327 902,29IQ	21	0.0₃7953EUR	0.0₃8156EUR
11	IQ-USDT iq_usdt	digifinex	D	0.0₃9070USDT	0,67%	523 577,42IQ	483	0.0₃9010USDT	0.0₃9180USDT
12	IQ-IDR iqidr	indodax	E	16,25IDR	1,23%	105 605,00IQ	19	16,05IDR	16,25IDR
13	IQ-INR IQINR	coindcx	-	0.09095INR	-0,39%	30 083,52IQ	11	0.09131INR	0.09200INR
14	IQ-THB THB_IQ	bitkub	C	0.03079THB	5,12%	21 648,33IQ	4	0.02929THB	0.03230THB
15	IQ-BTC BTC-IQ	upbit	B	0.0₇2000BTC	0,00%	0IQ	0	0.0₇2000BTC	0.0₇2000BTC
16	IQ-USDT IQUSDT	coinex	C	0.0₃9163USDT	0,00%	0IQ	0	0.0₃9163USDT	0.0₃9163USDT
17	IQ-KRW IQ_KRW	coinone	C	1,20KRW	0,00%	0IQ	0	1,20KRW	1,20KRW