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AML check on VeChain

VeChainThor is a layer-1 blockchain where VET is the main token and VTHO pays transaction fees; its 0x addresses look like Ethereum's but belong to a separate network.

Address format0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters, created the same way as Ethereum addresses0x9cfa84c93125387d67c48dcdab18c286323a9defExample for illustration, not a real address.
Note

Since the Hayabusa upgrade in December 2025, VeChainThor runs on delegated proof of stake and only staked VET earns VTHO. A 0x address alone does not tell you which network it is on, so make sure your AML checker actually screens VeChainThor, not just Ethereum.

Services that check VeChain

01Merkle ScienceEnterprise platformPrice on requestNot verifiedNot scored

How to check a VeChain address

  1. Get the public addressAsk your counterparty for the address they will send from — or copy it from the incoming transaction.
  2. Pick a service that covers VeChainChoose one marked “Supported” in the list above. Check that your AML checker lists VeChain: a clean result for the same 0x address on Ethereum says nothing about its VeChainThor history.
  3. Run the check and read itWith fee delegation, a sponsor can pay the fee, so the fee payer and the sender may be different accounts - screen the sender.
A real AML check needs only a public address. Never share a seed phrase or private key.

VeChain specifics

  • VeChainThor uses two tokens: VET, and VTHO (VeThor), which is used to pay transaction and smart-contract fees.[1]
  • Since the Hayabusa upgrade, only staked VET earns VTHO; before that, VTHO was generated simply by holding VET.[2]
  • VeChainThor switched from proof of authority to delegated proof of stake with the Hayabusa hard fork at block 23,414,400 (around 2 December 2025).[3]
  • Under the new model there can be up to 101 active validators, and running one requires staking at least 25 million VET.[4]
  • With fee delegation (VIP-191, the 'designated gas payer'), another party - a sponsor - can pay a transaction's fee on the sender's behalf.[5]

Common risks on VeChain

Stolen fundsHighCoins taken in hacks of exchanges, protocols or personal wallets.ScamHighMoney taken through fake investments, phishing, impersonation and similar deception.SanctionsHighAddresses on government sanctions lists or owned by listed entities.

FAQ

Is a VeChain address the same as an Ethereum address?

It uses the same format - 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters - and is created the same way, but VeChainThor is a separate blockchain. Activity on one network does not show up on the other, so check the address on VeChain specifically.

Why do I need VTHO to send VET?

Fees on VeChainThor are paid in VTHO, not VET. Some apps use fee delegation, where a sponsor pays the fee on your behalf.

Are USDT and USDC native on VeChain?

Neither Tether's list of supported chains nor Circle's native USDC list includes VeChain. A token called USDT or USDC on VeChain is therefore not one Tether or Circle issues directly there, so check its contract and who issued it.

How do I check a VeChain address for AML risk?

Copy the public address, open one of the services listed above that supports VeChain, and run the check. You never need a seed phrase or private key.

What does “Not verified” mean?

The service claims support somewhere — in marketing copy or a third-party page — but its own docs, pricing or FAQ do not list the network. Treat it as unknown.

Sources

  1. VeChain Docs — VeThor (VTHO). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  2. VeChain Official — From PoA to DPoS: A Network Powered by You (13 Nov 2025). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  3. VeChain (GitHub) — vechain/thor release v2.4.0 (28 Oct 2025). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  4. VeChain VIPs (GitHub) — VIP-253: Upgrade consensus to Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) (28 Jul 2025). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  5. VeChain Docs — Fee Delegation. Checked 4 Oct 2026.