The Frax protocol has launched the “North Star” upgrade, introducing a comprehensive restructuring of its token system and brand. The core change is the renaming of the original governance token, FXS, to FRAX, with the goal of unifying branding, reducing user confusion, and strengthening the token’s central role across the ecosystem.
As part of this upgrade, the original FRAX stablecoin has been renamed Legacy Frax Dollar, while FXS has been upgraded and rebranded as the new FRAX. Functionally, the new FRAX will continue to serve as the protocol’s governance token, support protocol revenue distribution, and power incentive mechanisms. In addition, FRAX will become the gas token of the Fraxtal chain, replacing frxETH and significantly enhancing its real utility.
Regarding the token migration, FXS holders can upgrade to FRAX on a 1:1 basis through a user-friendly process, which in some cases requires no action from users at all. At the same time, veFXS is being upgraded to veFRAX, with existing lockups, governance rights, and reward entitlements remaining unchanged.