Vega Protocol proposes shutting down existing chain and launching new token
- Vega Protocol proposes to shut down its blockchain and stop official support for its native token VEGA.
- The proposal aims to "focus on the development and promotion of the protocol software" and launch a new project called "Nebula".
- Nebula will be a "fully retail decentralized exchange (DEX) with committed liquidity" built on the Vega protocol. VEGA token holders will have the opportunity to redeem VEGA for new NEB tokens.
- The proposal outlines specific actions such as suspending trading, reallocating on-chain funds, and providing incentives to validators. Vega's alpha mainnet chain is expected to cease operation within the next two months.
- The proposal currently has the support of the majority of voters, but it has also attracted criticism from some cryptocurrency experts who believe that the launch of new NEB tokens will lead to a significant dilution of the allocation for existing holders.
- Vega token prices fell sharply after the announcement, falling more than 64% in the past month and 95% in the past year.