VeChain Enters Interstellar Phase with VIP-255 Voting Starting August 10

VeChain initiates Interstellar roadmap phase to boost EVM compatibility. VIP-255 voting opens Aug 10 via VeVote for validators and StarGate holders, introducing Ethereum-aligned execution upgrades.

Woofun AI reports that VeChain has officially entered the Interstellar phase of its Renaissance roadmap, following the completion of Galactica and Hayabusa milestones. The network aims to deepen EVM compatibility with the Ethereum ecosystem to expand developer capabilities. The initial upgrade proposal, VIP-255, introduces execution layer improvements aligned with Ethereum versions including Cancun, Prague, and Osaka. These enhancements feature transient storage, MCOPY instructions, and support for BLS12-381 and secp256r1 cryptographic algorithms. Voting occurs on the VeVote platform from 00:00 UTC on August 10, 2026, to 00:00 UTC on August 17, 2026. Validators and eligible StarGate NFT holders may participate. The update does not alter VET or VTHO tokenomics, requiring no action from ordinary holders.