The Virtuals ecosystem just entered a new era — and it’s built on active commitment, not passive holding.
Starting today, staking your $VIRTUAL tokens allows you to earn veVIRTUAL, a vote-escrowed token that marks your long-term alignment with the protocol and gives you exclusive access to governance, airdrops, and boosted point rewards.
🔑 What’s New in the Ecosystem?
This major update changes how users are rewarded across the Virtuals platform:
- 🔁 20% of all Virgen Points emissions now go directly to veVIRTUAL holders
- 🎁 Eligibility for Genesis Airdrops requires veVIRTUAL
- 🗳️ Governance power will be based on veVIRTUAL holdings when on-chain voting launches
No more passive earning — participation means locking and aligning with the future of the ecosystem.
⚙️ How veVIRTUAL Works
- Stake $VIRTUAL to mint veVIRTUAL
- Your veVIRTUAL is based on:
- ⏳ The amount of $VIRTUAL you stake
- 📅 The duration you lock it (up to 2 years)
- veVIRTUAL decays linearly as the lock approaches expiry
- Use Auto Max-Lock to maintain a 1:1 ratio for the full 2-year term
This model is inspired by Curve’s veTokenomics, rewarding those who commit to the long game.
🎯 Why This Matters
The update marks a fundamental shift:
| Feature | Previous System | New veVIRTUAL System |
|---|---|---|
| Virgen Points | Earned by holding | Earned by staking only |
| Airdrop Access | None required | veVIRTUAL required |
| Governance | Off-chain | On-chain (soon) |
In short: long-term players win more.
📉 Technical Outlook for $VIRTUAL
Support Zones:
- $0.058 – psychological support post-staking announcement
- $0.051 – historical demand zone
Resistance Levels:
- $0.065 – previous local high
- $0.071 – key breakout level (if staking locks supply)
Technical Indicators:
- RSI trending up from oversold region
- MACD crossed bullish post-announcement
- Increasing volume across DEXs as staking goes live
Conclusion: If staking gains traction, a supply squeeze could push $VIRTUAL toward higher resistance levels.
⏳ Act Fast — Surprise Incoming
If you stake within 24 hours of this update, you’ll become eligible for a massive surprise being announced tomorrow.
🧠 Early action = greater upside.
Don’t wait for the news cycle to catch up. Show you’re here to build, govern, and earn.
🔗 Stake Now
👉 https://app.virtuals.io/dashboard
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