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- Hayabusa introduces new tokenomics and active staking mechanics on VeChainThor.
- StarGate 2.0 and Delegator NFTs go fully live on December 9, 2025.
- The upgrade enhances security, decentralization, developer tools, and long-term economic alignment.
VeChain has launched Hayabusa, the second and most ambitious phase of its “VeChain Renaissance” roadmap — a multi-year rethink of interoperability, tokenomics, and user experience across the VeChainThor blockchain. After months of development and internal testing, Hayabusa is now live on mainnet, with a transition period ending December 9, 2025, when its new staking and delegation model fully activates.
Positioned as a turning point for the network, Hayabusa aims to make VeChainThor a more scalable, secure, developer-friendly, and user-aligned environment as it pursues its broader mission: powering real-world adoption of Web3 across sustainability, supply chains, tokenization, and consumer-facing applications.
A New Era for Staking and Delegation
With Hayabusa merging into mainnet, validators have begun updating their software to support the network’s new reward system. Starting December 9, users will be able to delegate their StarGate NFTs to any validator of their choice, earning block rewards for directly contributing to blockchain security.
This marks the end of passive VET-to-VTHO generation. Under Hayabusa, rewards are pooled among active stakers, reducing idle inflation and strengthening the economic foundation of the network.
The redesigned StarGate 2.0 platform — now live with an improved UI — introduces the “Delegation” mechanic that fully unlocks the new staking model.
The 7 Big Changes Introduced by Hayabusa
To make the purpose of the upgrade crystal clear, here are the seven headline changes Hayabusa brings to the VeChain ecosystem:
1. A Complete Overhaul of Staking With Active Delegation
Rewards now flow to stakers who actively delegate, aligning incentives with network security.
2. End of Passive VTHO Generation
VET no longer produces VTHO without staking, reducing wasteful inflation across exchange-held tokens.
3. StarGate 2.0 Launch With New UX and Improved Mechanics
A redesigned platform makes staking and delegation more intuitive and accessible.
4. Introduction of StarGate Delegator NFTs
NFT-based staking positions allow flexible delegation, mobility between validators, and on-chain transparency.
5. Lower Inflation and Stronger Tokenomics
By redirecting rewards toward active participants, Hayabusa significantly tightens supply-side pressure.
6. A More Secure, Decentralized DPoS System
The upgrade strengthens economic security and increases the impact of user participation in governance.
7. Infrastructure Built for Massive, Real-World Adoption
Predictable fees, EVM alignment, better tooling, and scalable economics position VeChainThor for enterprise-level usage and mainstream onboarding.
Designed for Scalable, Real-World Web3 Adoption
Hayabusa isn’t just a technical upgrade — it’s an architectural shift toward a more user-centric network. VeChain is doubling down on reliability, predictable fees, and seamless onboarding, all essential for bringing Web3 to large enterprises and millions of everyday consumers.
With EVM compatibility, upgraded dev tools, upcoming JSON-RPC support, and enhanced programmability, VeChainThor continues to evolve into a platform built for real-world businesses — from sustainability reporting and supply-chain verification to new consumer applications powered by tokenization and digital identity.
The launch of Hayabusa represents a defining moment for VeChain. It strengthens the protocol’s economic foundation, rewards active participation, and establishes a scalable framework built for enterprise adoption and mass-market users. As the regulatory environment shifts and demand grows for practical blockchain applications, VeChain now stands better positioned to deliver on its long-stated mission: real utility, measurable impact, and a blockchain built for the real world.
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