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VeChain faces growing criticism from its community, particularly around concerns over the limited utility of its native token, VET. The governance structure of VeChain is also under scrutiny, with concerns about potential centralization due to the influence of Authority Nodes and the use of funds for the VeBetterDAO initiative. VeChain, a leading enterprise-focused blockchain, is facing increased scrutiny from its community over concerns about its ecosystem and the utility of its native token, VET. Andrea Mortarotti, co-founder of Progetto Bridge, voiced concerns on X about the blockchain firm’s recent decisions and weak tokenomics. VeChain Faces Community Backlash One of the main concerns centers around the VeBetterDAO (VBD) initiative. This initiative focuses on promoting a sustainable environment by utilizing decentralized apps (dApps) like Mugshot, Cleanify, Greencart, and Non-Fungible Book Club, per the CNF report. However, many in the community believe it has diverted attention from the core issues surrounding the VET ecosystem.  According to Mortarotti, the launch of VeBetterDAO has overshadowed the need to address the utility and value proposition of the VET token. Despite the development of new projects, VET’s role within the ecosystem has remained limited. This raises questions about its long-term value for both users and investors. Another key issue highlighted is that companies can utilize VeChain’s technology without holding significant amounts of VET due to the low cost of VeThor (VTHO), the gas token used to power transactions. VeChain itself often sponsors the VTHO required for transactions, eliminating the need for businesses to hold $VET. This practice has led to an important question within the community: “Why hold $VET?” VeChain’s management has pointed to partnerships and increased adoption as key reasons for holding VET. Also, VET holders can generate VTHO and participate in governance. However, some argue that these benefits are insufficient to drive demand for the…

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