Introducing AlteraThe time has finally come for the Beta launch of VSC Network’s flagship application: Altera! If you have been following us or even our intern’s account on X, you might have seen us talking about Altera a lot lately without too much context. With the VSC Mainnet online for about a month and stabilized, it’s time to deploy the first of many applications on VSC. We’ve been building our DeFi application from the ground up with user experience as the focus, and we couldn’t be more proud of what we have created. Hive has desperately needed a “breakthrough” app to take it to the mainstream, and we truly believe that Altera could be that catalyst. Altera is next-gen DeFi built to turn Hive into a hub for cross-chain trading, payments, and more.

Mission StatementVSC exists to advance the Hive blockchain into a fully interoperable smart contract platform, unlocking cross-chain utility and expanding access to decentralized finance.The mission of VSC is to bring the future of smart contracts to Hive, enabling the cross-chain future we envision for the ecosystem. Hive has been disconnected far too long, and with VSC, Hive becomes connected to the world of cross-chain and the broader crypto space. VSC aims to bring a whole new world of interoperable smart contracts on Hive, along with an entire toolkit of cross-chain technology, turning Hive into a DeFi hub, starting with connections to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Our First Block!We have liftoff!Producing the first block is not just a technical accomplishment; it symbolizes the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our entire team along with early node operators who believe in our vision. We can't forget about the intern, though, because none of this would be possible without his expertise (great coffee). Our very first block was produced by @actifit.vsc node operator yesterday, Apr 6 of 2025, 5:49:00 PM UTC. This first block serves as the cornerstone of the network. It’s the foundation for future transactions and interactions within the VSC ecosystem to be built. It is a testament to our shared commitment to building a scalable, efficient, and truly decentralized ecosystem.

Call to Action: Become a VSC Node Operator!As the VSC Network Mainnet soft launch is just days away, we are happy to announce early access applications for anyone who wants to become a node operator. This application form will ensure a fast and open line of communication between our development team and the first VSC Mainnet node operators. This will be key during the first stages and will definitely make the VSC network stabilize faster as we will be able to easily communicate issues uncovered and resolve them quickly. Node operators will help secure the network and execute the smart contracts, so it's very important that we get as many as possible online. More nodes equal more security and decentralization, so if you have any technical knowledge, we encourage you to come on board. We will be available to help with any issues you may experience bringing your node online.

Save the Date: March 31st is when a new era begins!We are thrilled to announce the official soft launch date of the VSC Network Mainnet and as a result, the future of Hive.The wait is almost over, folks. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for Hive. The road that led us here was not a straight one, nor a smooth one, but a challenging path full of hurdles with months of hardcore coding, sleepless nights, and massive amounts of coffee. We set out to build a Layer 2 network to bring smart contracts to Hive, with the longer-term goal of seamlessly connecting Hive to the world’s biggest liquidity layers. Enabling the future of DAPPs on Hive, and a major step forward in turning Hive into a cross chain interoperability hub.

Disclaimer: VSC Blocks is not an official project by the VSC team.Below are the highlights of latest changes added to VSC Blocks UI that have been worked on recently as of second-half of 2024.DID address pageAddress pageThe long awaited address page for prefixed accounts are here.