VeChain, the blockchain platform renowned for its enterprise-grade solutions, officially launched its long-anticipated Hayabusa upgrade on December 2, 2025. This upgrade marks a major evolution for the VeChainThor network, seeing that it introduces full Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS), revamped tokenomics, and alignment with the European Union’s MiCA regulatory framework. Full Delegated Proof-of-Stake empowers users The most significant change in the Hayabusa upgrade is the network’s shift from a limited validator system to full DPoS. Previously, only a small group of approved validators secured the blockchain. Now, every VET holder can participate directly in network security by staking their tokens or delegating them to trusted validators. This move democratizes control and strengthens network integrity. Users, now called Delegators, influence which validators earn block-producing rights based on the amount of VET staked or delegated. The rewards, previously concentrated among a few validators, are now distributed to all participants, creating a more inclusive and community-driven system. The integration of the Stargate platform simplifies this process, offering an intuitive interface for staking, delegating, and monitoring network activity. New VeChain tokenomics designed for long-term stability Hayabusa introduces a dynamic rewards model that ties VTHO generation directly to staked VET. This ensures that only active participants who contribute to network security receive rewards. By adjusting VTHO issuance according to participation levels, VeChain reduces inflation and aligns incentives with network health. The upgrade also leverages natural deflationary mechanisms. As transaction activity increases, more VTHO is burned, supporting the token’s long-term value without inflating costs for users. Additionally, the network’s new “Boost” function allows participants to accelerate staking NFT maturity using VTHO, which is fully burned in the process, adding further utility for the token while maintaining economic balance. Technical upgrades and developer tools Beyond consensus and token economics, Hayabusa delivers significant technical enhancements. A new Staker contract streamlines validator onboarding, delegation, and exit processes, while block finality becomes faster and gas fees are reduced. Storage efficiency improvements and upgraded developer APIs create a more accessible environment for building and testing dApps. Developers benefit from clearer error messages, full testnet mirroring, and enhanced admin tools, ensuring a robust foundation for long-term ecosystem growth. Institutional support and regulatory alignment The Hayabusa upgrade has received backing from major exchanges, including Binance, Coinbase, KuCoin, Crypto.com, and Revolut. Particularly, Coinbase’s inclusion of VET in its Coinbase 50 index has increased visibility and trading activity, reflecting market confidence in the network’s evolution. Coinbase Institutional 🛡️ @CoinbaseInsto · Follow This quarter, we welcomed @hedera ( $HBAR ), @Mantle_Official ( $MANTLE ), @vechainofficial ( $VET ), @FlareNetworks ( $FLR ), @SeiNetwork ( $SEI ), @Immutable ( $IMX ) to the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN50), a benchmark tracking the performance of the top 50 eligible digital assets 12:40 AM · Dec 2, 2025 1.2K Reply Copy link Read 102 replies In parallel, VeChain’s alignment with the EU’s MiCA regulations provides comprehensive documentation for validator participation, token issuance, and holder rights. This compliance is designed to facilitate institutional adoption across all 27 EU member states, offering regulated investors clarity and confidence in their engagement with the network. Overall, VeChain’s Hayabusa upgrade represents a decisive step toward a more decentralised, economically sustainable, and user-focused blockchain. By giving VET holders real influence over network security, tying rewards to active participation, and ensuring regulatory compliance, the upgrade positions VeChain as a leading platform for Web3 applications with practical, real-world utility. The post VeChain Hayabusa upgrade goes live: full DPoS, new tokenomics, and MiCA compliance appeared first on Invezz
