Announcing The VeChain x Stella Pay Visa Card: Spend $B3TR, $VET and $VTHO Anywhere

The rumours were true — we’re bringing a game-changing development to the VeBetter ecosystem and accelerating our journey toward mainstream adoption with the introduction of the Stella Pay Visa card!

VeBetterDAO users will now be able spend $B3TR tokens, as well as $VET and $VTHO, directly at millions of retailers worldwide, both online and in-store. Complete sustainability actions, earn B3TR rewards, and then spend your tokens at your favourite retailers — anywhere where Visa payment cards are accepted. Alternately, utilise accrued $VTHO for purchases — the power is in your hands!

Available as physical cards, or via Apple Pay/Google Wallets, the Stella Pay integrations sees the VeChain and VeBetter ecosystems take another leap towards mainstream utilization, enabling a seamless user experience for Web2 users.

Visa cards are accepted at over 130 million merchant locations across more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.This extensive network makes Visa one of the most widely accepted payment methods globally.

Secure your Stella Pay Visa card and start turning your sustainable actions into everyday purchases!

Getting Started

To begin the process of getting your Stella Pay card, you can do the following:

1. Follow this link to the VeBetter Stella Pay landing page and click ‘Sign Up’:
2. https://www.stellapay.io/b/WGWV

Note: If you don’t see the email right away, be sure to check your spam folder.

2. On the homepage — navigate to the ‘Card’ tab and hit ‘apply’

3. Input your mobile number and verify

4. Submit KYC info > await approval

5. Deposit USDT/USDC to pay the $30 fee*

6. Deposit $B3TR, $VET , or $VTHO to your new Visa Card

7. You’re live! Make your first purchase (and share with us what it was)!

*To encourage early adoption, the VeChain Foundation recently launched a VeBetterDAO Treasury proposal to fund the first 5000 users with 200 $B3TR tokens, helping cover the initial costs of acquiring the card ($30) plus an additional incentive.

The proposal is currently live, and seeking support, here!

Making Web3 Invisible

As outlined in our Web3 for Better whitepaper, one of VeChain’s core strategic objectives is making blockchain technology functional and accessible to the masses, helping onboard the next billion users to Web3.

Key to that is delivering engaging, rewarding applications that resonate with Web2 users. A critical component of our strategy is abstracting the technical complexity that has traditionally limited adoption of blockchain.

The Stella Pay integration completes VeChain’s user journey transformation.

1. Frictionless Onboarding: Account abstraction and social logins remove technical barriers to entering the ecosystem by presenting users with a familiar ‘username, password’ set up — with enhanced security and recoverability of accounts.
2. Incentivized Engagement: B3TR tokens reward sustainable actions through X-2-Earn applications that gamify sustainability challenges. This low barrier to entry, and easy accessibility, makes adoption of the technology more seamless.
3. Simple Spending: Stella Pay cards let users spend earned $B3TR tokens like a traditional currency, creating a more intuitive way to make use of the rewards generated. For more crypto native users, $VET and $VTHO token integrations expand their usability.

This three-part strategy makes blockchain’s “blockchain-ness” invisible and opens the doors for mainstream users without technical knowledge.

We’re delivering a platform where technology becomes the silent enabler rather than a visible complexity — exactly as it needs to be.

Built on Foundations of Compliance and Security

This integration sees VeChain continue to expand based on our unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance. The recent MiCAR confirmation of the $VET and $VTHO tokens demonstrates a proactive approach that continues to bear fruit.

By embracing Europe’s unified regulatory environment, VeChain offers a stable, trusted foundation necessary for integrations with traditional financial infrastructure. Stella Pay’s secure platform, combined with VeChainThor’s enterprise-grade blockchain technology, ensures users can confidently spend their B3TR tokens with the security and convenience expected from a world leading blockchain platform.

In an industry often plagued by regulatory uncertainty, VeChain continues to lead by example, proving that compliance and innovation can advance hand-in-hand.

From Digital Tokens to Real-World Spending

The VeChain x Stella Pay partnership delivers what many in Web3 have long envisioned — the ability to spend digital assets seamlessly in everyday life. B3TR token holders can now access virtual Visa cards, transforming sustainability rewards earned through VeBetterDAO into spendable currency at millions of retail locations worldwide.

This is the completion of a powerful flywheel that makes blockchain truly accessible to everyone:

• Earn B3TR tokens through sustainability actions in VeBetterDAO’s X-2-Earn applications
• Hold and grow your digital assets within the ecosystem
• Spend B3TR directly via Stella Pay’s Visa card solutions, both online and in-store

The integration removes the final barrier separating blockchain rewards from everyday utility, eliminating complicated exchange processes and multi-step conversions. Your B3TR tokens become as practical and usable as traditional currency, opening an entirely new dimension of utility for the VeBetterDAO ecosystem.

The Road Ahead: Unlocking The Next Billion

With $B3TR and Stella Pay, what was once aspirational is now operational — a Web3 ecosystem where blockchain technology fades into the background while its benefits move to the forefront. Theoretical blockchain benefits have evolved into a practical, everyday utility that anyone can experience without specialized knowledge.

This integration represents a critical milestone in our Renaissance initiative, which is redesigning VeChainThor as the protocol built for mass adoption. By connecting sustainable actions directly to spendable rewards, we’re demonstrating how blockchain can create value for everyday users without requiring them to understand the underlying technology.

The upcoming Hayabusa and Intergalactic phases will build upon this foundation by expanding developer capabilities while maintaining seamless user experiences. This dual focus creates optimal conditions for global adoption — where blockchain’s value is apparent, but its complexity remains invisible.

Ready to Spend?

The B3TR Visa card is now available for all VeBetterDAO users — you can get yours, here!

The sign-up process takes minutes, and within days, you’ll be tapping your card at grocery checkouts, restaurants, and millions of retail locations worldwide.

Already have your card? Share your experience with us! Tag us on socials and show us how you’re using your sustainability rewards in the real world.

Let’s build the new world, together.

Announcing The VeChain x Stella Pay Visa Card: Spend $B3TR, $VET and $VTHO Anywhere was originally published in Coinmonks on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.