VeChain Connects to 40 Blockchains via WanChain Bridge

According to CoinWorld news, VeChain's Layer 1 blockchain platform VeChainThor is integrating Wanchain as a cross-chain bridge partner to connect to over 40 blockchains, aiming for liquidity expansion. This integration brings Wanchain's decentralized interoperability infrastructure to VeChainThor, allowing VeChain (VET) and other native tokens to benefit from further adoption in decentralized exchanges, staking platforms, and liquidity pools. VeChain stated in a post on X that it is also focusing on the adoption of its tokens in lending protocols and other ecosystems within the rapidly expanding decentralized finance market. 'Launching their first cross-chain bridge in collaboration with VeChain is a game changer for blockchain interoperability,' said Wanchain CEO Temujin Louie. 'This integration connects VeChainThor to the most commonly used chains, unlocking seamless asset transfers and driving new types of real-world centered innovations.' Besides VET, the VeChain team noted that other VeChain assets that could benefit from cross-chain integration include VTHO and B3TR. VeChainThor is an enterprise-ready Layer 1 smart contract blockchain that launched its mainnet in 2018 and has since been widely adopted. The platform is seeking further growth through Wanchain's cross-chain bridge. Specifically, integrating Wanchain's bridge enables VeChainThor to connect to over 40 blockchains. Interoperability supported by the Ethereum Virtual Machine and non-EVM includes top chains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP Ledger, and BNB Chain. The VeChain-Bitcoin bridge will support BTC, while the VeChain-Ethereum bridge will support ETH, USDC, USDT, VET, VTHO, and B3TR. 'This initial wide coverage opens up a plethora of liquidity channels and integration pathways for various DeFi markets and use cases,' the platform stated. According to VeChain, this extensive support could be a significant initiative for VET, VTHO, and B3TR. The collaboration with Wanchain came just days after the launch of the institutional-grade staking platform StarGate. It adds to VeChain's key upgrades and web3 growth plans. Notably, the debut of StarGate on July 1, 2025, has helped increase the total locked value on VeChain by over $100 million.