# Legacy Nodes to StarGate

### Overview

VeChain previously used a node-based system to enable network participation, rewards, and governance-related functions. This system has now been replaced by **StarGate**, VeChain’s current staking and participation framework.

This page explains what changed, what legacy node holders need to do, and how this affects participation within VeBetterDAO.

### Legacy Nodes

Before StarGate, participation in the VeChain ecosystem was based on holding a legacy node.\
These nodes provided benefits such as VTHO generation, participation rights, and eligibility for certain ecosystem features.

This system is now deprecated and is no longer the active participation mechanism on VeChain.

Legacy node documentation is still available in this section for historical reference, but it does not apply to the current network.

### StarGate

StarGate is VeChain’s active staking system.

Instead of nodes, users now participate by staking VET to mint a **staking NFT**.\
This staking NFT represents the user’s participation and can be delegated within the StarGate system.

All rewards, participation rights, and future governance mechanisms are based on staking NFTs rather than legacy nodes.

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#### **For a full explanation of how StarGate works, refer to the official documentation:**

<https://docs.stargate.vechain.org/>
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### Migration to StarGate

Legacy VeChain nodes must be migrated to StarGate to remain active. Migration converts a legacy node into a StarGate staking NFT, which is required for continued participation and rewards.

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#### **Learn how to migrate your legacy node:**

[https://docs.stargate.vechain.org/overview/legacy-nodes-migration](https://docs.stargate.vechain.org/overview/legacy-nodes-migration?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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