The VeChain Hayabusa upgrade, launched on December 2, 2025, transitions the network to a staking-only rewards model, ending passive VTHO generation and activating StarGate 2.0 for enhanced delegation and validator tools. This prepares the VeChainThor mainnet for its first rewards cycle by December 9, boosting user participation and network efficiency. Staking-Only Rewards Model: The Hayabusa [...]