- New VeChain-based app Wattly rewards users with tokens for reducing device usage.
- Americans look at their phones 200 times every day. 46% admit to being addicted to their devices.
Wattle, a new app built on the VeChain blockchain, taps into the growing digital wellness market and rewards users for using their phones less. Increased screen time is a global concern, with health experts pointing to an increase in health problems. Wattly’s blockchain-based solution tracks device usage reduction and compensates participants with tokens on the VeChainThor network.
According to the new study According to Reviews.org, Americans check their phones nearly 200 times each day. The study surveyed 1,000 adults and found that 46% of respondents were addicted to their devices. Additionally, 85% said they opened their phone within 10 minutes of waking up, and 41% said they felt anxious when their phone’s battery was low.
Americans check their phones nearly 200 times a day. This clearly shows the need for healthier digital habits.
This study is a wake-up call.
https://t.co/hkqQO03pw2Wattly helps you turn mindless scrolling into more intentional screen time reduction @vechainofficial #VeBetterDAO
— Wattly (@Wattly_app) January 23, 2026
These results highlight the rise in digital addiction and its impact on mental and physical health. Doctors warn that too much screen exposure, especially at the end of the day, can disrupt sleep, cause anxiety and lead to other medical problems. Experts say it’s important to reduce screen time and develop more conscious digital habits as the day winds down.
Reduce screen time with Wattly Incentives
Wattly tackles this problem by turning screen time reduction into measurable on-chain behavior. Users can set their own goals and earn token rewards for repeatedly demonstrating progress in digital moderation. The VeChainThor blockchain makes any activity verifiable and allows its development to be tracked over time.
The application is VeBetter Ecosystembridging the real world and blockchain rewards. Like other apps in the network such as MugShot, Cleanify, and GreenCart, Wattly is designed to encourage healthier lifestyle choices by creating a direct incentive model backed by transparent technology.
and CNF reportedVeChain continues to gain recognition for its applications in sustainability and corporate transparency. The ecosystem includes more than 50 apps that track and measure green behaviors such as recycling, clean energy use, and digital wellbeing.
Wattly users can track their actions and rewards in VeWorld, a network-wide wallet and super app. All rewards and activity logs are on-chain, providing users with evidence of behavioral improvement. This data can also later be used in loyalty programs and green finance initiatives that rely on validated metrics.
and CNF outlinedVeChain also launched the VeFounder program, which allows community members to manage pre-built apps like Wattly. VET token is starting to recover from the slump as VeChain usage skyrockets. 15% Falling in the last 7 days. At the time of writing, it was trading at $0.01024, 0.25% decline.
