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The Bridge to Billions: How VeChain’s Strategic Partnership With Wanchain Unleashes Real-World…
The Bridge to Billions: How VeChain’s Strategic Partnership with Wanchain Unleashes Real-World Utility Across the Global Web3 Economy
The blockchain industry is at an inflection point, where interoperable infrastructure and cross-chain user experience determine which protocols thrive in the next phase of Web3 mass adoption.
Two weeks ago, we announced our strategic partnership with Wanchain — a direct response to this industry shift toward connectivity. The reaction from the VeChain community has been overwhelmingly positive. But beyond the initial excitement lies a much deeper transformation story that positions VeChain at the center of this cross-chain revolution.
VeChainThor, long celebrated as the premier blockchain for real-world utility, can now expand its reach across all major blockchain networks. Through this partnership, VeChainThor evolves from a specialized platform into a comprehensive Web3 hub, with its real-world utility amplified across the entire decentralized internet and beyond.
The timing couldn’t be better — with VeChain Renaissance upgrades rolling out throughout 2025 and MiCAR compliance providing regulatory clarity across European markets, all the pieces are aligning for VeChain’s next growth chapter.
Why Cross-Chain Bridges Matter
Fragmentation within the blockchain industry has created isolated ecosystems where value and innovation remain trapped within individual networks. Despite Bitcoin’s $2 trillion market capitalization and thriving DeFi ecosystems, users face friction when moving digital assets or accessing dApps across different networks.
Traditional solutions require multiple centralized exchanges, complex wallet management, and trust in third-party custodians. These barriers have prevented blockchain technology from achieving the seamless interoperability that Web3 promises, limiting adoption and creating artificial scarcity in liquidity and user access.
Cross-chain bridges eliminate these friction points by enabling direct asset transfers and data communication between blockchain networks. Wanchain, as the industry’s oldest and most proven bridge infrastructure, has processed over $1.5 billion in cross-chain volume across 42 connected blockchain networks, with zero security incidents, over its seven years of operation.
The impact extends beyond simple connectivity. Bridges create network effects, where each connected blockchain enhances the value proposition for all participants, transforming blockchain interoperability from a technical challenge into a competitive advantage for early adopters.
The $1.5 Billion Foundation of Trust
Choosing the right cross-chain partner was critical for VeChain’s multi-chain ambitions. We needed infrastructure that matched our commitment to enterprise-grade reliability and real-world utility. That’s why we chose Wanchain — the only bridge protocol with a seven-year track record of zero security incidents and over $1.5 billion in proven transaction volume.
With 42 integrated blockchain networks supporting 134 different digital assets, Wanchain operates the most comprehensive cross-chain ecosystem in the industry. The platform has burned 775,000 WAN tokens through its fee mechanisms, demonstrating both active usage and deflationary tokenomics in action.
Historical Leadership and Innovation
Wanchain operates as the oldest blockchain bridge in the industry, with the pioneer coining the term “Blockchain Bridge” when it created the first decentralized Bitcoin-to-Ethereum bridge in 2018. This technical achievement established the conceptual framework that the entire cross-chain industry now follows.
While numerous bridge protocols have suffered catastrophic exploits costing billions in user funds, Wanchain’s seven-year track record remains unblemished. This security achievement becomes even more impressive considering the platform has processed over $1.5 billion in transaction volume across diverse blockchain networks with varying security models.
The Most Secure Cross-Chain Infrastructure
Bridge Nodes are at the heart of Wanchain’s infrastructure — these are specialized validator nodes that collectively manage cross-chain asset transfers and secure every transaction through advanced cryptographic protocols.
This unique combination of decentralization and cutting-edge cryptographic technology creates a security model that surpasses traditional cross-chain solutions. Here’s how it works:
Advanced Cryptography: Wanchain Bridge uses Secure Multiparty Computation (sMPC) and Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) to secure cross-chain assets, ensuring private keys are never exposed during transactions.
True Decentralization: Unlike many cross-chain solutions that only allow chosen entities to secure their bridge, anyone can operate a Bridge Node, creating genuine decentralization and reducing single points of failure.
Dynamic Security: Bridge Nodes are re-elected monthly through a randomized process, preventing long-term collusion or the establishment of malicious actors within the network.
Robust Consensus: Cross-chain transactions require approval from 17 out of 25 Bridge Nodes, creating a high threshold for security while maintaining operational efficiency. The higher the number of decentralized nodes securing a bridge, the stronger the security guarantees.
Bridge Node operators and WAN stakers receive an attractive 6.6% APR, with a total value of 33.6 million WAN currently locked in the system.
Institutional-Grade Transaction Processing
Wanchain’s infrastructure serves high-value institutional transactions with confidence that smaller protocols cannot match. Recent bridge activity demonstrates this capability in practice: a single transaction successfully moved 19.96 BTC (approximately $1.4 million) from Bitcoin to Ethereum, without any issues or delays. This transaction size represents the kind of institutional volume that requires absolute confidence in security and reliability.
The platform processes thousands of cross-chain transactions every month, which represents consistent, high-value activity that generates substantial fees for validators and bridge operators. Each transaction involves complex cryptographic operations across multiple blockchain networks, making the consistent daily volume a testament to operational reliability.
Comprehensive Asset Support
Beyond traditional token transfers, Wanchain supports comprehensive cross-chain asset management capabilities. The bridge interface handles both fungible and non-fungible assets, with integrated support for major NFT marketplaces and gaming protocols. This versatility positions the platform to support a diverse range of use cases as the Web3 economy expands beyond simple token swaps.
Liquidity Explosion — The Economic Revolution
The economic implications of cross-chain connectivity represent one of the most dramatic transformations in VeChain’s history. For the first time, VET, VTHO, and B3TR tokens gain access to the deep liquidity pools of major blockchain networks, creating unprecedented trading opportunities and price discovery mechanisms.
The arrival of wrapped USDT and USDC on VeChainThor marks a significant penetration into the massive stablecoin market, where over 900,000 users send transactions daily across the industry, generating approximately 11 transactions per second and exceeding $10 billion in daily volume.
Cross-chain yield farming represents another opportunity. DeFi protocols building on VeChain can now offer liquidity mining programs that attract capital from across the crypto ecosystem. Users can stake assets from any of the 40+ connected chains in future VeChain-based protocols, dramatically expanding the total addressable market for VeChain DeFi applications.
Second & Third-Order Market Dynamics
The cross-chain integration catalyzes fundamental changes that extend far beyond the immediate benefits of connectivity. These second and third-order effects reshape VeChain’s competitive position and create new value accrual mechanisms throughout the ecosystem.
Tokenomics Transformation
With the VeChain ecosystem opening up to users from 42 blockchain communities, transaction volumes are expected to multiply exponentially. VeChain Renaissance’s 100% base fee burn mechanism transforms this surge into accelerated VTHO deflation. As transaction volumes increase through cross-chain adoption and the growth of dApp ecosystems, the burn rate accelerates and could exceed the controlled issuance rate, driving further deflation.
Wanchain’s fee burn mechanism has already eliminated 775,000 WAN tokens from circulation, demonstrating how cross-chain activity creates sustained deflationary pressure that benefits all token holders regardless of their staking participation.
B3TR utility transformation is equally dramatic. Users can earn B3TR through sustainable actions on VeBetter, trade for VET or VTHO, and then bridge across to DeFi protocols on other L1s, where these tokens can be traded, staked, or used as collateral for lending protocols.
Developer Ecosystem Expansion
The ability to seamlessly move assets between VeChain and major DeFi ecosystems enables the development of new applications that combine VeChain’s enterprise-ready infrastructure and regulatory compliance with the liquidity and user base of established DeFi protocols. This connectivity makes VeChain-based development more commercially viable by expanding the potential user base beyond VeChain’s existing community.
The Renaissance upgrades, including JSON-RPC implementations and EVM parity improvements, complement this cross-chain connectivity by making VeChain more accessible to developers from other ecosystems. Together, these technical enhancements and cross-chain capabilities create a more attractive development environment that combines VeChain’s unique real-world utility with the tools and liquidity access that DeFi devs expect.
Market Psychology Evolution
The integration shifts market perception from “VeChain is a sustainability-focused blockchain” to “VeChain is an essential part of Web3 infrastructure, pushing real-world utility among mainstream audiences while connecting to the broader Web3 economy.”
With MiCAR compliance delivering regulatory certainty across European markets and seven years of proven enterprise adoption demonstrating real-world viability, cross-chain connectivity completes VeChain’s evolution into a comprehensive Web3 platform. VeChain now stands uniquely compliant and connected — a combination that institutional investors have been seeking but struggling to find.
Strategic Advantages & Long-Term Vision
The Wanchain integration creates several layers of competitive advantages that compound over time, positioning VeChain for sustained growth in an increasingly competitive blockchain landscape.
Ecosystem Transformation Acceleration
VeChain Renaissance arrives at the perfect time to support cross-chain integration. The EVM compatibility improvements make it easier for developers from other chains to build on VeChain, while the JSON-RPC implementations enable seamless integration with existing multi-chain developer tools.
The evolution of developer tooling positions VeChain’s tools as potential industry standards. Cross-chain developers working with VeChain’s infrastructure may adopt VeChain’s development patterns and tools for use on other chains, expanding VeChain’s influence beyond its own network.
Network Effects Multiplication
The integration creates network effects that strengthen with each new participant. Every cross-chain user, developer, or application that chooses VeChain increases the value of the platform for all other participants, creating a positive feedback loop that accelerates growth.
Cross-chain liquidity pools create incentives for market makers and arbitrageurs to maintain active positions in VeChain assets, providing natural price stability and reducing volatility. This stability makes VeChain assets more attractive for enterprise treasuries and institutional adoption.
The developer community expands naturally as cross-chain capabilities attract builders from across the Web3 ecosystem. These developers bring expertise, connections, and resources that benefit the entire VeChain community while contributing to ecosystem growth.
The Web3 Hub Realized
As VeChain’s core development team executes the Renaissance roadmap, Wanchain’s proven cross-chain infrastructure helps to unlock the next phase of real-world blockchain adoption.
With VeBetter already serving 1.7+ million everyday users and institutional partnerships nearing completion, cross-chain connectivity transforms VeChain from a successful but isolated ecosystem into the Web3 gateway for billions of people seeking utility-driven applications.
The timing aligns perfectly with the industry’s shift toward utility over speculation. VeChain’s user-focused decentralized applications can now tap into liquidity and users across 42 blockchain networks. This expansion accelerates the transition from tokenizing existing financial assets to creating genuine value through practical, everyday blockchain interactions.
Stay tuned for future announcements as we unveil more details about the partnership, including the launch date for the bridge, engagement opportunities, and more. The interconnected Web3 economy starts here.
The Bridge to Billions: How VeChain’s Strategic Partnership with Wanchain Unleashes Real-World… was originally published in VeChain on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
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Saturn GM NFTs Now Live: the Seventh Tier in VeBetterDAO’s Cosmic Journey
It’s official: Saturn GM NFTs are now available on VeBetter!
Last month, we released Jupiter — the first GM NFT tier release since the community-approved upgrades went live — and as expected, the response has been outstanding. We’ve observed impressive adoption rates with qualifying node holders quickly claiming their free upgrades and community members leveraging the half-price structure to upgrade.
But the cosmic voyage continues — Saturn GM NFTs are now available!
As the seventh tier in our progression system, Saturn elevates beyond Jupiter to deliver even greater benefits for dedicated VeBetter participants:
Elevated reward potential — Experience a commanding 3.00x rewards multiplier, significantly amplifying your share of the GM Rewards Pool
Enhanced ecosystem authority — Exercise greater influence in VeBetterDAO’s governance and strategic direction
Prestigious Saturn status — Join an elite circle of cosmic pioneers leading VeBetter’s evolution
Iconic ringed planet artwork — Display Saturn’s distinctive rings as a symbol of your advanced commitment
MjolnirX node holders can upgrade to Saturn Tier GM NFTs for free, immediately gaining access to these enhanced benefits. This marks the final free upgrade opportunity available to MjolnirX node holders. Beyond Saturn, all tiers require B3TR contributions, regardless of node status.
Other community members can reach Saturn tier with a 250,000 B3TR Treasury donation — half the original cost, thanks to community-approved enhancements. Remember, all previous B3TR contributions accumulate together, progressively moving you toward the Galaxy tier destination.
Saturn Rewards: Maximizing Your Benefits
Owning the Saturn GM NFT unlocks the potential, but active participation unlocks the rewards. Here’s how to make the most of your Saturn tier:
Vote in every cycle — Participate actively in both governance proposals and XAllocation votes to maximize your Saturn multiplier benefits
Engage with multiple proposals — Your rewards are proportional to both your Saturn tier multiplier and the number of votes you cast during each cycle
Hold VOT3 — Complement your Saturn tier GM rewards with strong Vote2Earn rewards by maintaining higher VOT3 balances
Even MjolnirX node holders must actively vote to unlock the rewards from Saturn’s GM Rewards Pool — owning the tier alone does not generate rewards.
GM NFT Release Schedule: Final Outer Planets
With Saturn now in orbit, here are the remaining milestones in our cosmic voyage:
Saturn’s distinctive rings symbolize the layered benefits this tier provides — from its impressive 3.00x multiplier to enhanced governance influence. Whether accessing through MjolnirX node privileges or the reduced 250,000 B3TR contribution, the Saturn tier offers maximum value for dedicated ecosystem participants.
For comprehensive details and technical specifications, refer to the official whitepaper and follow our official X channel to stay updated on future tier releases and other exciting developments.
Saturn GM NFTs Now Live: The Seventh Tier in VeBetterDAO’s Cosmic Journey was originally published in VeChain on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
Rise of the VeBetter Super App: Mugshot and Greencart Each Cross 1 Million Accounts
Only weeks ago, we announced that Mugshot had crossed the 1 million user milestone — a defining achievement for the Web3 world and testament to the continued momentum and growth of the VeBetter ecosystem.
Today, we’re ecstatic to announce that Greencart recently followed suit, joining Mugshot in the million-user club and marking the creation of VeBetter’s first pair of ‘super apps’ helping bridge the gap between Web3 innovation and mainstream adoption.
Having two apps cross the million-user threshold in quick succession affirms VeChainThor’s role as a pioneering platform for real-world adoption. We’re moving beyond speculation into utility-driven adoption at scale.
Greencart revolutionizes the grocery shopping experience by turning healthy dietary decisions into tangible rewards. The app operates on a simple “Shop, Scan, Earn” model, transforming grocery receipts into blockchain-verified ‘sustainability proofs’, monetizing the sustainable impact of the foods we eat.
Users shop for groceries, and upload a photo of their receipt using the Greencart app. AI technology analyses the receipt, identifying healthy, sustainable purchases such as fresh fruits, vegetables and organic produce, as well as rewarding digital payments over cash transactions.
Qualifying purchases earn users B3TR tokens, rewarding them for decisions that positively impact the health of people and planet. This approach tackles the traditional ‘green premium’ issue, wherein sustainable products, such as organic produce, often cost more. Through this approach, users can be incentivized to purchase the healthiest options, without being taxed for pursuing the sustainable choice.
Importantly, unlike traditional loyalty point schemes that remain trapped within a retailer’s ecosystem, B3TR tokens can be leveraged for a wide array of benefits across VeBetter, as well as the wider world of commerce, hinting at a Web3 future for loyalty programs — a market worth an estimated $20Billion, according to BCG research.
Technical integrations such as Stella Pay and the VeBetter Visa Card allow B3TR to be spent at over 130 Million merchants worldwide, transforming sustainable actions into real benefits.
Greencart’s Too Good To Go integration sees users able to earn rewards by preventing food waste (and gaining tasty treats in the process), presenting another great example of how blockchain can be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure to advance beneficial societal outcomes.
Implications of The Million-User Milestone
Achieving two instances of the 1 million milestone validates VeBetter’s core thesis: that blockchain technology, when combined with innovative tech that abstracts the blockchain experience away, presents a potent tool for onboarding users and driving growth.
VeBetter’s array of X-to-Earn apps target various sustainable lifestyle habits, and seeks to become Web3’s first real-world app store. Mugshot, Greencart and the VeBetter ecosystem at-large create a new kind of value derived from tokenized data, rewarding it to users for creating virtuous habit cycles that compound into meaningful impact.
With 5.5 million+ tons of carbon emissions verifiably reduced and recorded through on-chain sustainability proofs, VeBetter demonstrates that economic incentives, community recognition, and gamification are effective tools for driving environmental impact.
Join the Super App Revolution
Our never-ending goal is scaling the VeBetter ecosystem and empowering builders to launch the next wave of super apps. We warmly invite developers, Web3 natives and regular folks alike to experience the rewarding nature of Web3-powered sustainability, through the VeBetter ecosystem engaging millions worldwide.
To builders: The infrastructure, audience, and opportunity await you. With up to $50,000 in grants and a vast global community, there has never been a better time to explore building on VeBetter. Follow this link and apply!
We’ll soon announce a very exciting initiative targeting prospective founders and builders — watch this space!
To HODLers, degens and beyond: Download our official wallet, VeWorld — your gateway to the VeBetter ecosystem — and discover apps that let you transform your daily actions into real rewards. Grab it here.
The era of Web3 super apps is starting. The question isn’t whether blockchain will deliver the exalted billion-user goal, but how quickly it will get there, and how much positive impact it will have on the way.
Download Greencart from your app store of choice and sample the incentivized, sustainable Web3 future! Then head of to VeBetter.com and explore more!
Rise of the VeBetter Super App: Mugshot and Greencart Each Cross 1 Million Accounts
Only weeks ago, we announced that Mugshot had crossed the 1 million user milestone — a defining achievement for the Web3 world and testament to the continued momentum and growth of the VeBetter ecosystem.
Today, we’re ecstatic to announce that Greencart recently followed suit, joining Mugshot in the million-user club and marking the creation of VeBetter’s first pair of ‘super apps’ helping bridge the gap between Web3 innovation and mainstream adoption.
Having two apps cross the million-user threshold in quick succession affirms VeChainThor’s role as a pioneering platform for real-world adoption. We’re moving beyond speculation into utility-driven adoption at scale.
Greencart revolutionizes the grocery shopping experience by turning healthy dietary decisions into tangible rewards. The app operates on a simple “Shop, Scan, Earn” model, transforming grocery receipts into blockchain-verified ‘sustainability proofs’, monetizing the sustainable impact of the foods we eat.
Users shop for groceries, and upload a photo of their receipt using the Greencart app. AI technology analyses the receipt, identifying healthy, sustainable purchases such as fresh fruits, vegetables and organic produce, as well as rewarding digital payments over cash transactions.
Qualifying purchases earn users B3TR tokens, rewarding them for decisions that positively impact the health of people and planet. This approach tackles the traditional ‘green premium’ issue, wherein sustainable products, such as organic produce, often cost more. Through this approach, users can be incentivized to purchase the healthiest options, without being taxed for pursuing the sustainable choice.
Importantly, unlike traditional loyalty point schemes that remain trapped within a retailer’s ecosystem, B3TR tokens can be leveraged for a wide array of benefits across VeBetter, as well as the wider world of commerce, hinting at a Web3 future for loyalty programs — a market worth an estimated $20Billion, according to BCG research.
Technical integrations such as Stella Pay and the VeBetter Visa Card allow B3TR to be spent at over 130 Million merchants worldwide, transforming sustainable actions into real benefits.
Greencart’s Too Good To Go integration sees users able to earn rewards by preventing food waste (and gaining tasty treats in the process), presenting another great example of how blockchain can be seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructure to advance beneficial societal outcomes.
Implications of The Million-User Milestone
Achieving two instances of the 1 million milestone validates VeBetter’s core thesis: that blockchain technology, when combined with innovative tech that abstracts the blockchain experience away, presents a potent tool for onboarding users and driving growth.
VeBetter’s array of X-to-Earn apps target various sustainable lifestyle habits, and seeks to become Web3’s first real-world app store. Mugshot, Greencart and the VeBetter ecosystem at-large create a new kind of value derived from tokenized data, rewarding it to users for creating virtuous habit cycles that compound into meaningful impact.
With 5.5 million+ tons of carbon emissions verifiably reduced and recorded through on-chain sustainability proofs, VeBetter demonstrates that economic incentives, community recognition, and gamification are effective tools for driving environmental impact.
Join the Super App Revolution
Our never-ending goal is scaling the VeBetter ecosystem and empowering builders to launch the next wave of super apps. We warmly invite developers, Web3 natives and regular folks alike to experience the rewarding nature of Web3-powered sustainability, through the VeBetter ecosystem engaging millions worldwide.
To builders: The infrastructure, audience, and opportunity await you. With up to $50,000 in grants and a vast global community, there has never been a better time to explore building on VeBetter. Follow this link and apply!
We’ll soon announce a very exciting initiative targeting prospective founders and builders — watch this space!
To HODLers, degens and beyond: Download our official wallet, VeWorld — your gateway to the VeBetter ecosystem — and discover apps that let you transform your daily actions into real rewards. Grab it here.
The era of Web3 super apps is starting. The question isn’t whether blockchain will deliver the exalted billion-user goal, but how quickly it will get there, and how much positive impact it will have on the way.
Download Greencart from your app store of choice and sample the incentivized, sustainable Web3 future! Then head of to VeBetter.com and explore more!
Rise of the VeBetter Super App: Mugshot and Greencart Each Cross 1 Million Accounts was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.
📢 STARGATE STAKING GOES LIVE 1ST JULY, WITH X-NODES UNLOCKING REWARD MULTIPLIERS UP TO 5.0x! 🏆
StarGate delivers new staking infrastructure to VeChain, powering greater rewards and expanded Node tiers providing more opportunities to participate.
Staked X-Nodes benefit from increased protocol rewards:
- VeThor X (600K VET): 2.0x multiplier - Strength X (1.6M VET): 3.0x multiplier - Thunder X (5.6M VET): 4.0x multiplier - Mjolnir X (15.6M VET): 5.0x multiplier
With StarGate and VeChain Renaissance, the protocol works for YOU. Stake, secure and decentralize the blockchain, and get rewarded for your contribution!🚀
IMPORTANT: From June 24th - X-Nodes will no longer be upgradeable. X-Node upgrades initiated before this date will complete without issue. Prepare your position before tiers are locked!
This week, the VeChain team will visit Expo 2025 in Japan, where San Marino Innovation is showcasing VeBetter and @GreenAmbChal on one of the world’s most influential tech stages.
To celebrate, we're opening the Green Ambassador Challenge globally for a limited time - with a chance to win $100 in $B3TR!
Experience the power of abstracted blockchain - social logins, no gas fees, zero seed phrases. This is blockchain built for mass adoption!
“We're tokenizing the invisible assets that didn’t have market value before.” - @sunshinelu24
VeChain has been building toward this moment since 2017; from food safety tracking to EV mileage-based carbon credits, we’ve been connecting the real world to blockchain from the start.
Now, we're scaling that vision with real-world integrations, AI-powered accessibility, and a model designed to make blockchain both useful and sustainable.
This is just the beginning of redefining value in the digital age. $VET
THREE NEW ECO NODES - STARTING AT JUST 10,000 $VET!
Renaissance makes participation easier than ever with three new accessible Node tiers.
These tiers bring staking rewards within reach for the whole VeFAM and create a stronger network foundation with enhanced economic stability and security.
The new tiered structure creates clear entry points:
- Dawn Node: 10,000 VET (1.0x rewards)
- Lightning Node: 50,000 VET (1.15x rewards)
- Flash Node: 200,000 VET (1.3x rewards)
VET holdings not fitting neatly into tiers? No problem – combine multiple Nodes to put your entire stack to work and maximize VTHO rewards.
Find your perfect entry point and earn extra rewards when StarGate launches July 1st!
A new era begins for VeChainThor. Renaissance is here.
Renaissance represents the most comprehensive upgrade to the protocol since its inception in 2018 – a complete economic and technical evolution designed for the next phase of blockchain mass adoption.
This ambitious transformation encompasses enhanced tokenomics, democratized staking, improved governance, and powerful technical enhancements that position VeChainThor as the leading blockchain for real-world impact.
Renaissance unfolds daily. Follow our updates to position yourself optimally for the July 1st StarGate launch and transform from passive holder to active network guardian.
The Upgraded VeBetter Grants Program: Fuelling the Next Wave of Sustainable Blockchain Innovation
In a major milestone for decentralized sustainability innovation, We’re thrilled to unveil that the upgraded, community-powered VeBetter Grants Program is NOW LIVE!
This new, more streamlined initiative is designed to accelerate the growth of the VeBetter ecosystem. Its core mission is helping developers transform their vision into real-world impact, joining forces with teams across the world to build a Better, blockchain-powered planet.
Most importantly — it invites YOU, the ever-engaged and active VeFam, along for the journey, letting you approve applications you deem most worthy of funding.
Check out the new landing page: Apply for a VeBetter Grant today!
A Pathway Toward Utility, Adoption, and Growth
The success of Mugshot – which recently hit over 1 million active users, collectively committed 6.9 million tokenized sustainable actions to blockchain, and led a 255,354 kg reduction in carbon footprint — is testament to the power of VeBetter’s incentivized approach to advancing sustainability.
We invite builders to build on this momentum and help further expand the VeBetter ecosystem or tools that further scale our utility and impact. Whether you’re developing the next million-user super app or building vital ecosystem infrastructure, the updated VeBetter Grants Program is your pathway to bringing visionary ideas to life.
New Powerful Grant Tracks
Old vs new grant programs, side by side comparison.
The VeBetter Grants Program offers two distinct funding tracks:
X-to-Earn Grant
For: Sustainability-focused X-to-Earn dApps with measurable impact
Requirements: Working demo, MVP, or prototype Launch on VeBetter as a deliverable Clear path to business model
Preferred: Existing user base
Funding: Up to $30,000 in B3TR tokens
Impact: Rewarding sustainable actions and growing the ecosystem
For: Protocol devs, tool builders, or infrastructure teams
Requirements: MVP or prototype Must support VeBetter ecosystem Clear implementation roadmap
Preferred: Prior delivery experience on VeChain or similar L1s
Funding: Up to $50,000 in B3TR tokens
Impact: Enhanced tools and robust dev environment
Apply for a VeBetter Grant today!
Your Path to Funding and Support
Grant recipients retain 100% ownership of their vision while receiving milestone-based funding to bring innovative concepts and applications to life. Beyond financial resources, we provide technical guidance from blockchain experts, collaboration opportunities with fellow builders, and marketing amplification through VeChain Foundation channels.
Projects that address VeBetter’s needs and align with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals will be prioritized, especially those serving the general population (aka, Web2-ready). Projects enhancing infrastructure, tooling, security, or scalability are also strongly encouraged.
With a more streamlined process in place, all proposals will benefit from a transparent community validation process — a defining feature of our enhanced grants system. This dual-approval mechanism, where community members vote alongside the VeChain Foundation, ensures funded projects truly reflect collective priorities and user needs.
When reviewing applications, we evaluate technical feasibility, ecosystem value, innovation, team expertise, and long-term sustainability. Our goal is to support projects that are not only initially well-conceived but also capable of making a lasting impact.
Application Process
1. Submit your application via the VeBetter Grants webpage
2. Initial review by our team (additional details may be requested)
3. Promising projects advance to follow-up discussions
4. Receive a tailored grant offer with milestone terms
5. Community voting on your proposal
6. Initial funding disbursement upon approval
Most applications will be processed within four weeks, with funding distributed as agreed-upon milestones are met and approved.
Example Grant Milestones
Integration: Successfully integrating your project within the VeBetter ecosystem, including implementing B3TR as a reward mechanism, ensuring VeWorld wallet compatibility, and demonstrating a smooth user experience.
User growth: Achieving measurable adoption metrics such as active wallet count, transaction volume, or daily active users, while implementing features that drive new user acquisition.
Commercial sustainability: Developing monetization features, revenue streams, or business model enhancements that ensure your project’s long-term viability beyond the grant period.
Technical infrastructure: Delivering development tools such as SDKs and APIs, comprehensive documentation, security audits, and other infrastructure components that strengthen the VeBetter ecosystem.
Ready to Build a (Ve)Better Future?
Whether you have an idea for the next million-user X-to-Earn app or are focused on strengthening ecosystem infrastructure and tooling, the VeBetter Grants Program delivers the resources needed to accelerate development and maximize your project’s impact.
Join us in expanding and improving our X-to-Earn ecosystem — where sustainable choices are incentivized and rewarded, and a community-led movement transforms individual actions into meaningful global impact.
For questions or additional information, email us at [email protected] or join our community on Discord.
Apply for a VeBetter Grant today!
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