The future of web3 is shaped by those who fill technology and sustainability. As the blockchain matures, real utility has become the currency of trusted for individuals and institutions. At the central moment, the CEO of Vechain, Sunny Lu, offers a unique perspective on the mission of his business – and the wider transformation taking place in crypto.
Sunny Lu is the CEO of Vechain, a platform of a pioneer company blockchain recognized for his commitment to sustainability and mass adoption. Beincryptto interviewed in June 2025 to discuss the deployment of Stargate, the new vechain decentralization engine, and how the evolving strategies of the project aim to go beyond the speculative media threshing in a measurable impact.
Their conversation, held at the launch of the most important update of Vechain to date, illuminated the ambitions for a truly democratized future and focused on public services, covering upgrades of the protocol, compliance, developer opportunities and the world scope of Vechain.
The following interview reveals the multilayer approach to Vechain, ESG incentives at the base of the base to the implementation of innovations that open up decentralization to everyone. Read the fact clearly: it is Vechain’s rebirth – and his step forward the most daring.
Vechain’s evolution: infrastructure, adoption and sustainability
Vechain crossed three major phases, each shaped by a white paper. The first, in 2017, focused on building the central infrastructure. In 2019, we had increased to the adoption of companies, by working with companies like Walmart, Byd and others on food security and sustainability.
In 2023, we launched our third white paper, “Web3 for Better”, which marked our current orientation: the creation of applications focused on sustainability. We have launched Vbetterdao to encourage people to take better daily measures – so far, we have reached 2.7 million users and more than 40 applications.
Now we are entering what we call the rebirth of Vechain, the most important upgrade in our history. Its first milestone is the Stargate platform, launched on July 1, designed to allow large-scale decentralization.
Stargate and the road to real decentralization
Stargate is the first step in the Vechain rebirth. It includes improvements in the protocol and major tokenomics aimed at real decentralization. Most users cannot execute validators because they need technical skills. Stargate introduces an ignition system using NFTS to simplify participation.
Users can reach the veterinarian in smart contracts, the NFT mint of different levels depending on their stake and delegate these NFT to validators, without abandoning control of their funds. This approach removes technical obstacles and brings real rewards.
Validators can gain up to 15% APY and delegants up to 12%.
Above all, the EFP and VSO have been judged to comply with the Mica by the central bank of Ireland since March 2025, and we are also ensuring our model aligns on the advice of dry.
Weighted evidence and flexible participation
We will support 101 validators, as we now do with our model of proof of authority, but we evolve to include up to 500,000 delegates thanks to a system of proof of weighted proof.
LEGACY XNOD and ECONODE holders can escape in new NFT, while new users can press seven NFT levels depending on the implementation amounts. The system is flexible and deflationary – users can help and burn their NFT at any time.
Sustainability as a vechain pillar: applications and impact
It is always a pillar. Our VBETTERDAO promotes startups and large companies to create decentralized applications that encourage lasting behavior. For example:
- Markshaw and Greencard reward people for having used recycled cups or the purchase of organic products.
- EVN, using API Tesla, rewards Tesla drivers for environmentally friendly charging behavior.
- Byb (Build your body), co-developed with UFC, rewards users for physical training using movement detection.
These applications are very engaging – some have more than a million users with exceptional retention.
ESG, greenwashing and ascending alternative
We recognize that ESG can be politicized or used as Greenwashing. The traditional ESG is from top to bottom, motivated by large companies or financial institutions. We do the opposite.
Our approach is from bottom to top, allowing individuals to make sustainable daily choices. These actions accumulate in a real impact. Our vision completes the traditional ESG with basic action and technology.
Opportunities for developers
We offer several entry points:
- Support Devrel – Our team of relations with developers is ready to help.
- GUBLETE PROGRAMS – We incite developers to create applications aligned on our vision.
- BCG consultation program – In partnership with BCG, we help the best developers to have strategies and marketing partnerships.
In the end, Vbetterdao acts as an incubator, offering developers everything they need to launch and set up.
Global user basis and institutional vision
We have mapped our users worldwide: the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa-you call it. We are present almost everywhere, with the exception of a few sensitive regions.
We started in 2024. Johnny Garcia, formerly Vanguard and Bitwise, joined us to direct our institutional strategy. We integrate institutions not only as investors, but as validators.
They are long -term supporters, not speculators. They contribute to networks safety and align with our vision of sustainability.
Anything is possible. We keep our options open.
A turning point: real utility in 2025 and beyond
2025 is a turning point. The regulations become clearer – Mica in Europe and the growing clarity of the dry in the United States
Institutions are looking for real utility, not just stories. This is what we offer – real applications, real users and real value.
We go from a narrative market to a fundamentals focused. It’s like the evolution of the Internet. I am confident and optimistic about where Vecha is headed.
Conclusion
Sunny Lu’s vision for Vechain is centered on accessibility, transparency and measurable utility. The intention and global compliance based on the NFT of Stargate Vechain at the forefront of decentralization.
Thanks to sustainability initiatives and daring partnerships, Vechain continues to allow individuals and institutions to generate a tangible impact, one step at a time. While regulations clarify and technology matures, Lu’s confidence signals a new chapter where fundamentals and real value define the next wave of blockchain.
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