Oh yes! VeChain has officially launched StarGate, a game-changing staking program that is set to ignite the blockchain world as of July 1, 2025. As part of the Hayabusa testnet and the ambitious VeChain Renaissance roadmap, Stargate was your ticket to securing the network, earning substantial rewards, and driving crypto adoption. With a massive 5.48 billion VTHO bonus pool that launched on July 1, 2025, the excitement was real.
Let me tell you why it had everyone buzzing!
StarGate’s Core Mission: Power to the People
StarGate is all about empowering you to shape VeChainThor’s future. Its core objectives are laser-focused:
- Boost Network Security and decentralisation: By staking VET into nodes, you become a guardian of the VeChainThor blockchain, ensuring its robustness and resilience.
- Reward Participation with Higher APYs: StarGate offers juicier returns than the current model, with a 5.48 billion VTHO pool (worth $15M) for the first 6 months to supercharge early adopters.
- Lower Barriers for All: New node tiers Dawn (10K VET), Lightning (50K VET), and Flash (200K VET), make staking accessible to everyone, alongside upgraded X-Nodes and Economic Nodes.
- Drive Mass Adoption: StarGate’s inclusive model & enhanced tokenomics pave the way for VeChain’s vision of real world utility, backed by 8M wallets and 1.7M+ VeBetter users.
This isn’t just a staking program, it is a revolution that put decentralisation and rewards in your hands.
Why Is it Electric? Rewards and Accessibility!!
StarGate’s node tiers are designed to thrill and excite, with daily VTHO rewards that scale with your commitment:
- X-Node Tiers: Mjolnir X (15.6M VET) earns 35,000 VTHO; VeThor X (600K VET) gets 550 VTHO.
- Economic Nodes: Mjolnir (15M VET) yields 28,000 VTHO; Strength (1M VET) offers 880 VTHO.
- New Tiers: Dawn (10K VET) starts at 5 VTHO, making it easy for anyone to jump in.
Note: Rewards vary with network participation, check simulators for real-time estimates.
To spark even more excitement, community built tools like VeChainStats and Redeno let you calculate your potential VTHO haul. Plug in your VET, pick a tier, and see the magic unfold!
Real-World Impact: VeChain’s Momentum
StarGate is backed by VeChain’s unstoppable growth. The VeBetterDAO, with apps like Mugshot (1M+ users) and the UFC-co-branded BYB app, is turning fitness and social actions into blockchain rewards. Dana White (the presisdent of UFC) is steering institutional partnerships, with 3 major players expected to join soon, amplifying VeChain’s real-world clout. Add Wanchain’s bridging (unlocking USDT, USDC, ETH, BTC) and a new Grants Hub for developers, and VeChainThor is a rocket ship for innovation.
The Stargate Launch: A Historic Moment
The June 30, 2025, deadline for node upgrades sparked excitement as users prepared for Stargate’s launch. Those who set up their VeWorld wallet, secured 10K+ VET, and minted staking NFTs on July 1 are now reaping the benefits of the VTHO bonus pool. The Renaissance Live in Osaka event, streamed globally, featured CEO Sunny Lu and the team sharing insights on Stargate’s impact, rallying the community for this new chapter.
