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VeChain is preparing to activate its Hayabusa upgrade today, marking one of the network’s most significant overhauls to date. Backed by major exchanges and aligned with the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework, the upgrade aims to strengthen decentralization, improve tokenomics, and open the door to broader institutional participation.
The network is already seeing increased momentum ahead of the rollout. VET traded 1.58% higher on the day, with daily volumes jumping roughly 25% as investors position themselves for the shift.
A New Staking Model Under Hayabusa
At the core of the upgrade is a transition to a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) structure. Instead of remaining passive holders, VET users can now stake and delegate tokens to validators — renamed “Delegators” under the new model. Delegation choices influence which validators secure block-production rights and earn on-chain rewards.
Hayabusa also reshapes VeChain’s token-economy design. Previously, VTHO issuance followed a static model. The new framework ties VTHO generation directly to staking participation, validator selection, and overall network activity. Importantly, users who do not stake or delegate their VET will no longer receive VTHO rewards.
Validators will earn 30% of the total reward allocation, reinforcing their role in securing the VeChainThor infrastructure.
Major Exchanges and MiCA Compliance Strengthen Institutional Appeal
Binance, Coinbase, KuCoin, Crypto.com, Bithumb, and Revolut have all confirmed support for the upgrade — a key signal that Hayabusa is expected to integrate smoothly across global platforms.
An even more consequential development is VeChain’s alignment with the EU MiCA regulatory framework. The project’s MiCA-compliant documentation outlines clear rules for validator participation, token issuance, and governance rights across all 27 EU member states. These disclosures are designed to simplify due diligence for banks, funds, and enterprise clients seeking regulated blockchain exposure.
Stargate 2.0 Expands Tools for Delegators
Alongside Hayabusa, VeChain has rolled out Stargate 2.0, a major update to its participation dashboard. The platform now includes live network monitoring, validator reward-cycle analytics, delegation tools, and metrics such as total VET staked, total NFTs minted, and total VTHO generated.
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A new “Boost” feature lets users burn VTHO to bypass the staking-NFT maturity window — adding fresh utility and deflationary pressure to the token. Under Hayabusa, VTHO generation will occur exclusively through staking.
Together, the upgrade and Stargate 2.0 represent a foundational step toward deeper decentralization, stronger token economics, and greater institutional adoption.
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