- VeChain selected VirtualFlame and Nestor as the first VeFounders to run two VeBetter apps. Get full ownership after 100,000 users.
- VeFounders, with support from VeChain Foundation, will take over the pre-built VeBetter app using existing financial and social media channels.
VeChain has launched The VeFounder program is a community initiative that allows independent operators to manage pre-built apps on VeBetter. VeBetter is a platform that tokenizes sustainable actions and rewards user participation.
The program provides a structured route for community members to lead Web3 startups running on the VeChainThor blockchain, while VeBetter continues to operate under DAO governance.
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After the launch of the program, VeChain reported a large number of applications from candidates looking to take over the existing VeBetter app. After an internal review, the VeChain team selected and shortlisted two early founders to take over and manage the two applications currently running on the platform.
The transition is underway and the next operator is expected to assume day-to-day responsibilities once the handover is complete. During the co-management phase, VeChain Foundation will provide operational support and the app will retain its financials and social media channels as part of the takeover package.
Earlier this year, CNF reported VeChain helps companies build trust in environmental claims and support environmental compliance, a new study finds.
VeFounder reservation for first application
The VeFounder model sets user growth requirements for a complete transfer of ownership. According to VeChain, after the app reaches 100,000 users, VeFounder will have full control over the application and related assets, including intellectual property and financial resources.
Until that milestone is achieved, VeFounder's activities will occur within a shared management structure intended to support user onboarding and retention.
VeChain introduced VirtualFlame and Nestor as the first VeFounders. Since 2020, VirtualFlame has been participating in the VeChain ecosystem and has experience in producing on-chain media and organizing community communication. Additionally, VirtualFlame conducted the first public promotion of VeBetterDAO and educated other members of the network about how DAO works.
Nestor has a background in development and project implementation and was recognized at the VeChain hackathon held in late 2025. In the announcement, Nestor said:
Being a VeFounder is not just an accomplishment for me, but also an opportunity to use all my experience to solve a huge global problem: food waste. That's why I believe in and am committed to expanding the VeBetter app into an everyday tool for millions of people.
VeBetter has continued to expand since its mainnet launch in June 2024. VeChain reports that the platform has hosted more than 50 applications, processed 46 million tokenized transactions, and distributed rewards related to sustainability-related activities.
For onboarding users, Vechain Participants were instructed to access VeBetter from the apps section of their VeWorld wallet. In this update, we also mentioned StarGate staking. veterinarian Holders seeking direct carryover benefits within the VeBetter ecosystem.
Furthermore, we previously covered VeChain and Evearn have rolled out the Drive-to-Earn model to more than 30 car brands in Europe and North America. The project rewards verified mileage in B3TR tokens via the Evern iOS and Android apps.
At the time of reporting, VeChain (veterinarian) was traded at $0.0104024-hour trading volume increased 13% Up to $32.2 million.
