$ION Token to List on SunCrypto with INR Pair
The Ice Open Network ($ION) is set to expand its footprint in the Indian market with an official listing on SunCrypto. Trading for the ION/INR pair will commence at 7:00 IST, following confirmation from both the SunCrypto’s official channels.
This listing is a strategic milestone for the project as it completes its transition from the old $ICE token to the native $ION Layer 1 asset. Key implications for traders include:
- By offering a direct INR pair, SunCrypto provides a seamless entry point for Indian retail investors, bypassing the need for intermediate USDT conversions or complex P2P transactions.
- The addition of $ION to SunCrypto’s spot trade is expected to significantly increase trading volume and tighten bid-ask spreads for local participants.
- Coming on the heels of the recent BingX listing (March 11), this move signals a coordinated push for exchange liquidity. Traders should remain alert for “buy the rumor, sell the news” price action during the initial hours of the listing.
- For existing holders on SunCrypto, the exchange has confirmed that old $ICE balances will be automatically converted to $ION at a 1:1 ratio, requiring no manual action from the user.
$ION is the native token of the Ice Open Network (ION), a Layer-1 blockchain designed for decentralized applications and digital identity infrastructure. It is the native cryptocurrency of the Ice Open Network (ION). It is designed to facilitate a “user-owned internet” where individuals control their data, identity, and social interactions. A key component enabling this is, ION ID – a decentralized identity layer allowing self-sovereign identity.
In March 2026, the project is completing its transition from the old $ICE (Binance Smart Chain) token to the native $ION token on its own proprietary blockchain.
The $ION token serves as the engine for the Ice Open Network, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem. While it originally gained traction as a mobile mining project under the ticker $ICE, it has undergone a significant migration in 2025–2026 to transition into a fully functional utility and social-finance (SocialFi) asset.
$ION is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for mass adoption, featuring “zero-gas” potential and high scalability. A core feature is $ION offers a plug-and-play development framework that simplifies building decentralized applications.
A decentralized social data protocol that manages user profiles, messages, and social interactions without central servers. $ION is used for transaction fees, staking to secure the network, and as the primary currency within its “Online+” social ecosystem.
$ION Tokenomics
- The bridge from BSC (Binance Smart Chain) to the native $ION mainnet is active. Old $ICE holdings are generally being converted to $ION.
- The network employs a buy-back and burn mechanism where a portion of ecosystem fees are used to reduce total supply over time.
- Users can lock their tokens to earn rewards from network activity, effectively incentivizing long-term holding rather than speculation.
| Feature | Ice Open Network ($ION) |
| Primary Use | Layer 1 Utility / SocialFi |
| Total Supply | 21.15B ION |
| Ecosystem | Web3 Mobile, Social Apps |
| Governance | Community Voting |
| Current Price | $0.002039 |
| Market Cap | $13.49M |
| Network | ION Layer 1 |
Disclaimer: The information presented above is based on publicly available data from the official Ice Open Network website, whitepaper, and other market sources at the time of writing.
SunCrypto remains dedicated to expanding our ecosystem with high-utility assets like $ION. Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to prioritize community-centric listings and innovative features for the Indian market.
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