VeChain is an enterprise blockchain platform designed to solve real-world economic problems. The project was launched in 2015, and its mainnet VeChainThor went live in 2018. The main goal of VeChain is to utilize distributed ledger technology (DLT) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create a transparent, secure, and efficient ecosystem for managing supply chains and business processes.
The Essence of the Problem and VeChain's Solution:
Traditional supply chains often suffer from opacity, fraud, counterfeiting, and inefficient information exchange. VeChain addresses these issues by offering:
Traceability: The ability to track a product at every stage of its lifecycle — from production to the end consumer.
Fighting Counterfeiting: Assigning each product a unique digital identifier (using QR codes, RFID tags, or NFC chips) that is linked to an immutable record on the blockchain.
Increasing Trust: Consumers can independently verify the authenticity of the product and its entire history, which enhances trust in the brand.
How VeChain Works:
VeChain uses its own blockchain platform VeChainThor, which features several key characteristics:
Dual-Token System: This is one of the main distinctions of VeChain, allowing the separation of the cost of using the network from the market value of the token.
VET (VeChain Token): The main token for value transfer, staking, and governance.
VTHO (VeChainThor Energy): A token used to pay for transaction fees and execute smart contracts.
Proof of Authority (PoA) Consensus: Instead of Proof of Work or Proof of Stake, VeChain uses PoA. In this system, validators (Authority Masternodes) are 101 authorized nodes that undergo strict KYC checks and are managed by well-known companies and organizations. This ensures high performance, stability, and low energy consumption.
Enterprise Tools (VeChain ToolChain): VeChain has developed a set of ready-to-use tools and APIs that allow enterprises to easily integrate blockchain technologies into their business processes without the need for deep knowledge of cryptography.
Key Partnerships and Applications:
VeChain actively collaborates with large global companies, showcasing real use cases:
Walmart China: Tracking food products to ensure safety and transparency.
BMW: Combating fraud in vehicle mileage.
LVMH: Tracking the authenticity of luxury goods.
DNV GL: Certification and verification in various industries.
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