- VeChain has launched its inaugural cross-chain bridge via Wanchain, enabling interoperability with over 40 blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and BNB Chain.
- Users can now bridge assets like BTC, ETH, USDC, SOL, and XRP into VeChain and move VET, VTHO, and B3TR to other ecosystems.
VeChain Debuts Cross-Chain Bridge via Wanchain Integration, Unlocking Multichain Interoperability and Stablecoin Access
VeChain has taken a decisive step into the multichain future with the launch of its first-ever cross-chain bridge through integration with Wanchain, one of Web3’s longest-standing interoperability infrastructure providers.
VeChain is the enterprise-focused Layer 1 blockchain best known for real-world asset tokenization and supply chain applications.
The integration marks a milestone in VeChain’s evolution, enabling seamless interoperability with over 40 leading blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, BNB Chain, and Polkadot. For the first time, users can bridge assets like BTC, ETH, SOL, and USDC into VeChain’s ecosystem and move native tokens such as VET, VTHO, and B3TR outward to external networks — a leap forward for decentralized liquidity and enterprise adoption.
“This integration marks a major milestone for the whole ecosystem,” said Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain. “By unlocking bilateral crosschain flows, we’re dramatically expanding liquidity and enabling enterprise-grade decentralized finance on a global scale. This integration paves the way for new commercial applications, multichain deployments, and faster adoption of Web3 technologies with sustainability at the core.”
Stablecoin Access and DeFi Expansion
A particularly transformative aspect of the integration is the native onboarding of wrapped USDC and USDT onto the VeChainThor blockchain, providing the network with stablecoin liquidity for the first time. This unlocks decentralized finance use cases such as lending, liquidity pools, and new trading pairs, while enabling enterprises to settle payments in trusted digital currencies — a step toward bridging the traditional and decentralized economies.
As global stablecoin markets now exceed $150 billion in total market capitalization, VeChain’s move aligns with broader trends favoring tokenized payments and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Competitors like Ethereum and Solana already host thriving DeFi ecosystems, and this launch positions VeChain to participate more aggressively in the multichain DeFi arms race.
A Secure Foundation with Real-World Incentives
To ensure robustness, the bridge infrastructure is undergoing a full third-party audit ahead of launch. Wanchain — operational since 2017 — brings a proven track record, having facilitated over $1.5 billion in cross-chain volume and more than 71 million transactions across 42 integrated blockchains. The platform is also notable for maintaining a zero major security incident record, a rarity in the volatile world of cross-chain protocols.
Users will be able to earn rewards through Wanchain’s unique Bridge-to-Earn incentive mechanism, which gamifies liquidity contributions and task completion. This model not only strengthens the network’s liquidity but also enhances user engagement without requiring funds to be locked — a significant departure from traditional DeFi staking mechanisms.
Additionally, the integration expands the reach of VeBetterDAO, VeChain’s sustainability-driven rewards ecosystem. This extension enables participants across more blockchains to access rewards for eco-conscious actions, positioning VeChain as a leader in the intersection of green technology and Web3.
Why it matters?
The integration comes amid a wave of enterprise blockchain activity. With regulatory clarity improving globally and stablecoin adoption accelerating, platforms like VeChain are racing to position themselves as infrastructure providers for real-world use cases. VeChain has long focused on partnerships with firms like DNV and PwC for supply chain verification, and this move brings the network closer to fulfilling broader ambitions of enterprise-grade blockchain utility.
Temujin Louie, CEO of Wanchain, noted, “We anticipate the integration will not only facilitate cross-chain connectivity within VeChain’s ecosystem but also lead to increased innovation between VeChain and other prominent blockchain networks.”
VeChain has confirmed additional incentive programs and integrations are in development to further support user participation and liquidity growth.
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