On February 21, 2019, shared public release confirm than ICON has chosen the right path to deliver the value for the blockchain ecosystem as its ICONLOOP has achieved Advanced Technology Partner status in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN).

This means that ICONLOOP has achieved Advanced status in recognition of its high performance in establishing a blockchain network, providing stable services, and suggesting new ways to adopt and bolster blockchain technology across different industries.

Now, when being an official APN Technology Partner, ICONLOOP will be eligible to provide software solutions that are either hosted on or integrated with, the AWS platform which include preferred access to business opportunities, an AWS-written case study and joint AWS customer-facing webinars

Since becoming the APN Technology Partner, ICONLOOP has already been providing the ‘ICON Development Network’ in the AWS Marketplace, allowing developers to run the ICON blockchain network through the AWS cloud which enables developers to easily develop, test and validate their projects utilizing all of the functions that the ICON platform has provided.

What’s Next for ICONLOOP?

According to the official statement, ICONLOOP will continue working to increase the convenience of the development environment, as a smooth developer experience is essential to the success of ICON. Additionally, it will continue to collaborate with AWS to find promising DApps (Decentralized Applications) in diverse industries.

J. H. Kim, the CEO of ICONLOOP, expressed:

“The achievement of APN Advanced Technology Partner indicates that ICONLOOP has been recognized for its professionalism and improved market competency in the blockchain industry.” said J.H. Kim, CEO of ICONLOOP. Kim added, “ICONLOOP will keep developing technology and business with AWS, simplifying the adoption of blockchain technology across many different fields.”

ICONLOOP Vs. ICON (ICX)

ICONLOOP is the company behind ICON (ICX), and has secured 100+ business partnerships with the largest companies in Korea since the beginning of 2018.

The entire ICON project was created to meet the demand and natural movement of the market from private ICONLOOP projects to the ICON public blockchain which means that Private ICONLOOP networks are safer options for many corporations due to the regulatory uncertainties surrounding public blockchains.

Positive Sentiment in The ICX Markets

The last 14 days appears to be extremely positive in ICX markets as the asset is 33,6% up and the price steadily keeps climbing up despite the uncertainty in the markets while some expect Bitcoin to massively breakout to the upside and the others are preparing for the ‘epic short trade‘.