VeChain Launches Hayabusa Hard Fork and StarGate Mainnet on December 2
VeChain has scheduled the Hayabusa hard fork of the VeChainThor network for December 2, at block height 23,414,400. This upgrade transitions the protocol to a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (dPoS) model and coincides with the launch of StarGate mainnet, enabling NFT-based staking, validator delegation, and dynamic VTHO rewards. A testnet release occurred on November 4, 2025, and the transition period ends on December 9.
What is a hardfork?
The cryptocurrency mainnet operates according to certain rules. To improve network performance or correct errors, changes are periodically introduced into it. A hard fork represents changes that are not compatible with previous versions of software supporting the cryptocurrency network. In order to continue to mine the cryptocurrency, miners need to update the software.
In some cases, as a result of a hard fork, a completely new cryptocurrency may appear, as happened with Bitcoin Cash and EthereumPoW.
