According to @CryptoMichNL, he has joined the VeChain community as a validator, noting he has been invested in VET since 2017 and recently partnered with the team, aligning with VeChain’s focus on real-world adoption and sustainability; source: X post by Michaël van de Poppe, Dec 16, 2025. The announcement did not include validator slot specifics, staking terms, token changes, price targets, or timelines; source: X post by Michaël van de Poppe, Dec 16, 2025.