- VeChain Launches StarGate: A new staking model with NFT utility debuts in the Hayabusa phase.
- $15M Rewards Pool: Early stakers can earn high VTHO returns—up to 35,000/day for X-Nodes.
- Tools for Stakers: New simulators help users estimate and maximize staking rewards.
VeChain is entering a pivotal phase in its 2025 roadmap with the rollout of Hayabusa, the second act in its VeChain Renaissance. Following the successful Galactica testnet launch in March—which introduced dynamic gas fees modeled after Ethereum’s EIP-1559—the Hayabusa upgrade brings StarGate, a next-gen staking mechanism for $VET, with built-in NFT utility and enhanced reward structures.
Announced via VeChain’s official X account, StarGate is more than just a new staking system—it’s a reimagination of VeChain’s tokenomics. Designed to reward users based on long-term commitment to the network, StarGate integrates NFT staking, enabling even non-technical users to participate in network validation by minting $VET into NFTs. This bold move opens up VeChain’s infrastructure to a broader community while deepening decentralization.
— VeChain (@vechainofficial) April 24, 2025
Massive Reward Pool for Early Stakers
To incentivize adoption, VeChain has allocated 5.48 billion VTHO (approx. $15M) to kickstart StarGate. Users who secure their VET early can take advantage of bonus rewards, positioning themselves at the top of the rewards curve when staking officially launches in July.
Early participants—especially X-Node holders—stand to gain the most. Current estimates from the testnet show Mjolnir X nodes earning up to 35,000 VTHO/day, Thunder X at 9,800/day, and Strength X at 2,250/day. Even VeThor X nodes with 600K VET can generate 550 VTHO daily. Meanwhile, economic nodes aren’t left behind, with rewards like 28,000 VTHO/day for Mjolnir and 7,000 for Thunder nodes.
Community Tools to Optimize Staking
To help users plan, VeChain has introduced two community-built simulators. The VeChainStats VTHO Staking Estimator and Redeno’s Staking Calculator allow users to estimate APY, rewards, and optimal staking setups based on holdings and node status.
Looking Ahead: The Intergalactic Phase
With StarGate setting the stage for explosive network participation, the final phase—Intergalactic—promises even more innovations. As VeChain CEO Sunny Lu recently revealed at Consensus, the Renaissance will culminate in a network where NFTs, staking, and validation converge to form a more inclusive blockchain economy.
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With Hayabusa and StarGate, VeChain is not just updating its infrastructure—it’s rewriting the rules of staking.
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