# VET-USD · catalysts, narrative & risks

**Deep-research report — K3vl4r**  
**Symbols:** VET-USD  
**Sources:** 25  
**Published:** 2026-09-06  
**Canonical:** https://app.k3vl4r.com/research/deep-research-vet-usd-catalysts-narrative-risks-3212

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# VeChain (VET-USD): Asset Profile and Market Dynamics as of October 20, 2026

## What VET is and current standing

VET is the native token of VeChainThor, a Layer-1, EVM-compatible smart-contract blockchain built primarily for enterprise use cases: supply-chain management, product provenance, sustainability tracking, and verifiable real-world data [[5]](https://www.coindar.org/en/coin/vechain)[[26]](https://www.coindesk.com/price/vechain)[[27]](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/vechain/). It operates under a dual-token model: VET serves as the network's primary asset and staking collateral, while VTHO is the gas token that pays for transactions [[27]](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/vechain/). The token has a fixed maximum supply of 86.71 billion VET, with roughly 99% already in circulation, making scarcity a structural feature of its story [[15]](https://dmcnews.org/prices/vechain/)[[27]](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/vechain/)[[29]](https://crypto.news/price/vechain/).

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