Virtual Introduces New Token Launch Mechanism Amid Record Low Demand

The Virtual (VIRTUAL) protocol, which enables users to create and own AI agents, has seen a 70% price surge since the start of the year, bringing renewed attention to the project. To support this, Virtual introduced three new agent launch mechanisms—Pegasus, Unicorn, and Titan—replacing a single unified model with differentiated options tailored for different project growth stages, from early testing to large-scale launches. This structural overhaul, combined with a strategic investment by Virtuals Ventures into PredictBase and potential alignment with the emerging x402 micropayment protocol, supports optimistic analyst views for 2026. However, this price recovery contrasts sharply with on-chain data, which shows record low demand, with only one or two tokens launching daily and a significant decline in the total amount of VIRTUAL staked, suggesting the rally may lack sustainable long-term fundamentals.

(Source：BeInCrypto)