Big Changes Are Coming to EOS
EOS Rebrands to Vaulta — if you’ve been around the crypto world for a while, you probably remember EOS as a general-purpose blockchain. But now, it’s going through a complete makeover. Starting in May 2025, EOS will rebrand itself as Vaulta — and it’s not just a name change.
From Blockchain to Web3 Bank?
Yeah, you heard that right. EOS (soon Vaulta) is shifting gears to become a Web3 banking platform. Think of it as a new kind of financial system that combines the old (traditional banking) with the new blockchain. They’re aiming to handle things like wealth management, payments, insurance, and even real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, which means turning stuff like real estate or stocks into tokens.
What’s New Under the Hood?
Vaulta isn’t just changing its name and mission. It’s rolling out serious technical upgrades, too:
- Savanna Consensus (Q3 2024): Will make transaction finality faster, like 1 second fast.
- RAM Optimizations (2025): To help the system run smoother and store data more efficiently.
- MPC Wallets (Q3 2025): These are multi-party wallets that can work across different chains.
- EOS EVM Enhancements: Like Proto-Danksharding to reduce gas fees, and a system to reward good dApps with a share of gas costs.
- Unicove v2.0 & MetaMask Integration (Late 2024): Basically, easier ways to manage your tokens and create EOS accounts.
The Bitcoin Twist
Here’s a surprising twist: Vaulta plans to connect with Bitcoin using something called exSat. It’ll let people stake Bitcoin, use decentralized custody, and even run smart contracts on top of BTC. That’s expected around Q2 2025.
Token Swap Coming in May
If you’re holding EOS tokens, don’t panic. There’ll be a 1:1 swap to Vaulta tokens in May. And if you change your mind, there’s a four-month window to swap back. So, there’s no rush, unless you’re staking, of course, because Vaulta says it’ll offer a 17% yield. That’s pretty high, but like anything in crypto. Do your own research.
Who’s Running the Show?
- Yves La Rose is still leading the project, now as CEO of the Vaulta Foundation.
- They’ve brought in people from banks like ATB Financial to build a Banking Advisory Council.
- And they’re teaming up with partners like Ceffu for custody, and Spirit Blockchain for asset tokenization.
Price Moves & Market Reactions
After the rebrand announcement, EOS pumped around 30-50% in March 2025, hitting about 0.88. Some analysts think it could hit 2.00 if everything goes well. Others say a drop to 0.40 is possible before it finds its footing again. For context: EOS is still way below its 2018 peak of 22.89. So yeah, people are still a bit skeptical.
Playing Nice with Regulators
Vaulta seems to be trying to stay on the good side of regulators, especially in the U.S. The rebrand lines up with trends like:
- MiCA regulations in the EU
- More interest in Bitcoin ETFs
- A crypto-friendly SEC
That could help them attract big financial institutions, if the tools actually work and get adopted.
So, What’s Next?
- May 2025 – EOS officially becomes Vaulta and starts the token swap.
- Q2–Q3 2025 – exSat rolls out with BTC staking and custody features.
Success will depend on how many banks and big players actually start using these Web3 tools and whether the market trusts Vaulta enough to give it another shot.
While this article walks you through the current updates, this is not financial advice. Always do your own research. You can start by digging deeper on blog.millionero.com. And when you’re ready to act on what you learn, you can come trade spot and perpetual futures on Millionero.