- Vechain already operates an enterprise DPP system and is gaining momentum from regulatory demand ahead of the EU implementation.
- The DPP, which will become mandatory from July 2026, will create direct infrastructure demand across more than 30 industries.
European authorities have confirmed that Digital Product Passports (DPPs) will become mandatory in more than 30 industries from July 2026. Sectors covered include electronics, automotive, textiles, batteries, construction, and consumer goods.
DPP is a structured digital record that stores and shares standardized information throughout a product’s lifecycle. These are designed to improve product transparency, traceability and circular use.
VeChain is already actively using such a system. More than 300 corporate cases have been carried out ahead of the mandate. Early adoption will give the network a head start in an area with an estimated long-term value of approximately $44 billion.
The EU has just officially announced
By July 2026, digital product passports will be mandatory in over 30 industries #VeChain already has over 300 company cases and is positioned to capture a slice of the $44 billion market
Regulation → Recruitment → Actual demand $VET will be a big victory in 2026 pic.twitter.com/m2vN1mguoC
— FrienDowJones Ⓥ (@ValuableTX) January 3, 2026
Combining the EU’s sustainability drive with VeChain’s proven technology
As we reported in a previous article, a digital product passport assigns each manufacturing unit a unique digital profile. Records may include procurement details, repair events, carbon data, and recycling procedures. European regulators believe that full lifecycle transparency is a key element in achieving ESPR’s sustainability goals.
This initiative is expected to result in direct demand for interoperable digital infrastructure. Companies operating across the European Union require linked systems that can manage large amounts of product data, validation, and reporting across the supply chain.
VeChain’s current deployment meets these requirements in a real setting rather than a pilot trial. Its advanced technology infrastructure makes it a natural fit for enterprise-grade DPP. The platform reports more than 5 million users and hundreds of applications connected to the blockchain.
Brands and developers are using the network to record supply chain data and support business models focused on reuse for everyday consumer products.
Rekord AG pilot shows initial transaction volumes
On December 21, 2025, CNF reported that Rekord AG will serve as the core infrastructure provider for the EU DPP initiative while operating on the VeChain blockchain. Rekord has completed a full month of live operations on the network.
During its initial period, more than 100,000 on-chain transactions were processed. An activity of this scale suggests practical application rather than demonstration activity. Data enters through Rekord’s trust layer before being permanently recorded on VeChainThor.
Market comments are closely tracking regulatory developments. “$VET will be a big winner in 2026,” one trader at
In a separate analysis post, he highlighted VET’s underperformance compared to Bitcoin, which lasted about 4.75 years within a price decline channel. Technical predictions from that analysis suggested a possible 1500% expansion after the confirmed breakout.
At the time of writing, VET is trading as follows: $0.0119 and 0.55% Rising over 24 hours. Monthly performance remains low 5.56%.
