When using ObjectID, every interaction with the blockchain — such as creating or updating a digital product identity — requires a small amount of “gas.” Gas is a fee paid to the network to process transactions, typically in the form of the network’s native token.

However, ObjectID is designed to be accessible, secure, and easy to use — even for those who have no experience with cryptocurrencies.

To achieve this, ObjectID uses the IOTA Gas Station.

What Is the IOTA Gas Station?

The IOTA Gas Station is a mechanism that allows users to interact with the ObjectID smarcontract and IOTA blockchain without having to pay transaction fees themselves. It is a semi-decentralized service that sponsors the gas needed for each transaction, so users are not required to own or manage any tokens.

In practice, this means users can use ObjectID without owning IOTA tokens and manage crypto wallets.

How It Works

1. The user initiates an action, such as creating or updating an ObjectID.
2. The ObjectID system assembles the transaction and sends it to one of the two Gas Stations dedicated to ObjectID system.
3. The Gas Station adds the necessary gas coin to the transaction.
4. If the first Gas Station fails, the dApp send the transaction to the second Gas Station.
5. The complete transaction is signed and submitted to the blockchain.

This process happens seamlessly in the background.

Benefits for the User

• No need to acquire or manage cryptocurrency.
• No technical knowledge of blockchain required.
• A user experience similar to traditional web or mobile applications.
• No hidden or unexpected fees.
• Transactions remain transparent and verifiable on a public ledger.
• No effect of any crypto regulation like MiCA o national tax laws.

Who Pays for the Gas?

Gas costs are sponsored by ObjectID and its mother company.

A Trustless and Secure System

Even though the gas is sponsored, the transaction remains secure and decentralized. The Gas Station cannot modify the content of the transaction — it can only attach the gas coin required to make it valid. The integrity and traceability of the data on the blockchain are fully preserved.