EOS Network Rebrands as Vaulta, Strengthening Its Web3 Banking Vision

EOS Network, a blockchain-powered financial operating system, has officially rebranded to Vaulta, reinforcing its commitment to Web3 banking.

The transition is tentatively set to be completed by the end of May 2025 and includes a token swap. It marks the culmination of years of planning and development to establish a scalable financial ecosystem built on four key pillars: Wealth Management, Consumer Payments, Portfolio Management, and Insurance.

Yves La Rose, founder and CEO of Vaulta Foundation, describes the rebrand as more than just a name change, calling it a major step toward expanding financial access. He emphasized Web3’s potential to reshape global finance and positioned Vaulta at the forefront of that evolution.

“We wanted a brand that truly reflects what we’ve built, who we are, and where we’re headed,” La Rose said in an interview with The Defiant. “It’s not so much a shift in direction as it is us planting our flag and letting people know that that's where we've been going, and we want people to join us on that front.”

EOS trades at a $770 million market capitalization and is down 20% in the past month.

Vaulta’s Infrastructure

Vaulta builds upon EOS’s foundation, leveraging its C++ smart contract architecture, decentralized on-chain RAM database, and multi-chain interoperability. The network will also integrate with exSat, the EOS Network’s flagship product and a Bitcoin scaling solution.

La Rose explained that exSat is designed to serve as Bitcoin’s underlying transport layer, a critical component of Vaulta’s banking vision. “Most people enter the crypto space through Bitcoin—it’s their first touchpoint. Many hold Bitcoin as an asset but haven’t been able to do much with it,” he said. “What we’re aiming to do with our products and services is unlock the value stored in Bitcoin.”

To expand its role in Web3 banking, Vaulta has partnered with Ceffu, Spirit Blockchain, and Blockchain Insurance Inc., focusing on the ‘four pillars’ that define its financial ecosystem.

La Rose highlighted Vaulta’s commitment to developing essential products for DeFi, pointing to the introduction of one-second finality, or "instant finality," last year—an advancement that speeds up settlement times.

According to La Rose, Web3 banking is the natural next step for Vaulta, aligning industry demand, the company’s existing infrastructure, and growing institutional interest.

Banking Advisory Council

As part of the transition, Vaulta is launching the Vaulta Banking Advisory Council, bringing together leaders from both traditional banking and Web3 to bridge DeFi with institutional financial frameworks.

“One of the things we wanted to do is position ourselves and have partnerships with industry participants that are experts within their particular field,” La Rose told The Defiant.

Members of the council include Lawrence Truong, CEO of Systemic Trust; Didier Lavalle, CEO of Tetra; Alexander Nelson, Senior Director of Digital Finance at ATB Financial; and Jonathan Rizzo, Senior Business Solution Specialist, Digital Finance at ATB Financial.

By collaborating with industry experts, Vaulta aims to bring DeFi into mainstream finance, La Rose explained, noting that the advisory council’s insights will help Vaulta develop more accessible, efficient financial products.

Reflecting on the rebrand, La Rose explained the choice behind the new name: “We explored several options, but Vaulta stood out—a vault is secure. A vault inspires confidence.”