Starting January 30, 2026, IMVU will be removing the blockchain component from NFTs and rebranding all existing NFTs as Limited Edition (LE) products. With this change, these items will no longer exist on the blockchain and will instead be fully supported as Limited Edition digital products within the IMVU platform.
Over time, we’ve heard consistent feedback that cryptocurrency and blockchain concepts created confusion and barriers for many Creators and users, which limited broader adoption. This update allows us to simplify the experience while preserving what matters most: transferability, rarity, exclusivity, and usability. By moving away from blockchain-backed NFTs, we can better support Creators and users with a clearer, more accessible system that is fully integrated into IMVU.
There may be a brief period of disruption during this transition, but a new version of the app is expected mid-February. Until this update, Limited Edition products will be labeled as NFTs. As always, we recommend using the newest version of the app.
What this change means:
All existing NFTs will become Limited Edition products
These items will no longer be associated with blockchain technology
New Limited Edition products can be created through IMVU Studio
What stays the same:
You will still be able to view and wear your items as usual
Limited Edition products can be purchased, sold, and resold on IMVU using VCOIN
Item rarity/quantity, and exclusivity will be preserved
VCOIN buying, gifting, converting, and withdrawing will remain available
By simplifying this system, we aim to create a more intuitive experience for Creators and users while continuing to support exclusive digital content in a way that aligns with how our community uses IMVU.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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XfariXposted
15 days ago
This is a massive and very smart pivot for the community! Moving away from complicated blockchain and crypto concepts to rebrand these items as Limited Edition (LE) products makes the system so much more intuitive and accessible for both Creators and regular users. It’s great that the core values like item rarity, exclusivity, and reselling with VCOIN are being completely preserved. Thank you, IMVU Team, for listening to community feedback and simplifying the digital economy
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Guestposted
8 months ago
...
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ShopStudAngelicaposted
8 months ago
I can't wait
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Guestposted
8 months ago
Winx club
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BadCharmposted
9 months ago
does this come with the removal of 3rd Party Fees? or substantially lowering them?
3 Votes
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Mariewolf7posted
9 months ago
Free
4 Votes
M
Mariewolf7posted
9 months ago
Voice
4 Votes
B
BlueAngelNatalieposted
9 months ago
Another NFT scheme bites the dust.
Mover over, Bored Ape Yacht Club
5 Votes
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Guestposted
9 months ago
Voglio attivare le NFT
4 Votes
G
Guestposted
9 months ago
Lupa bianco
4 Votes
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Guestposted
9 months ago
Lupabianca NFT
3 Votes
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Guestposted
9 months ago
Latoya drew
3 Votes
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BrandySheaposted
9 months ago
I never got my Nft products i brought in shop in my inventory when imvu said I did i have not got to even wear them because they not in my inventory
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Guestposted
9 months ago
Budesa dať kupovať stále za coiny ako doteraz aj po novom
2 Votes
Y
YutakaSuzukiposted
9 months ago
I Prefer The Older APP, But You Say The Newer APP, It's Funny, You Want Everyone To Use The Newest Updated APP Which Is Supposed To Be Classic...
Kinda Contradicting To Be Honest, You Telling People They Can Use An Old APP, but The APP Has To Be New...
Defeats The Purpose Of It Entirely Being Old, & Also Classic, lOl... ~__~
Yes, IMVU Has Entirely Lost Touch In Reality, o___O
Starting January 30, 2026, IMVU will be removing the blockchain component from NFTs and rebranding all existing NFTs as Limited Edition (LE) products. With this change, these items will no longer exist on the blockchain and will instead be fully supported as Limited Edition digital products within the IMVU platform.
Over time, we’ve heard consistent feedback that cryptocurrency and blockchain concepts created confusion and barriers for many Creators and users, which limited broader adoption. This update allows us to simplify the experience while preserving what matters most: transferability, rarity, exclusivity, and usability. By moving away from blockchain-backed NFTs, we can better support Creators and users with a clearer, more accessible system that is fully integrated into IMVU.
There may be a brief period of disruption during this transition, but a new version of the app is expected mid-February. Until this update, Limited Edition products will be labeled as NFTs. As always, we recommend using the newest version of the app.
What this change means:
All existing NFTs will become Limited Edition products
These items will no longer be associated with blockchain technology
New Limited Edition products can be created through IMVU Studio
What stays the same:
You will still be able to view and wear your items as usual
Limited Edition products can be purchased, sold, and resold on IMVU using VCOIN
Item rarity/quantity, and exclusivity will be preserved
VCOIN buying, gifting, converting, and withdrawing will remain available
By simplifying this system, we aim to create a more intuitive experience for Creators and users while continuing to support exclusive digital content in a way that aligns with how our community uses IMVU.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
10 Votes
20 Comments
XfariX posted 15 days ago
This is a massive and very smart pivot for the community! Moving away from complicated blockchain and crypto concepts to rebrand these items as Limited Edition (LE) products makes the system so much more intuitive and accessible for both Creators and regular users. It’s great that the core values like item rarity, exclusivity, and reselling with VCOIN are being completely preserved. Thank you, IMVU Team, for listening to community feedback and simplifying the digital economy
0 Votes
Guest posted 8 months ago
...
1 Votes
ShopStudAngelica posted 8 months ago
I can't wait
2 Votes
Guest posted 8 months ago
Winx club
0 Votes
BadCharm posted 9 months ago
does this come with the removal of 3rd Party Fees? or substantially lowering them?
3 Votes
Mariewolf7 posted 9 months ago
Free
4 Votes
Mariewolf7 posted 9 months ago
Voice
4 Votes
BlueAngelNatalie posted 9 months ago
Another NFT scheme bites the dust.
Mover over, Bored Ape Yacht Club
5 Votes
Guest posted 9 months ago
Voglio attivare le NFT
4 Votes
Guest posted 9 months ago
Lupa bianco
4 Votes
Guest posted 9 months ago
Lupabianca NFT
3 Votes
Guest posted 9 months ago
Latoya drew
3 Votes
BrandyShea posted 9 months ago
I never got my Nft products i brought in shop in my inventory when imvu said I did i have not got to even wear them because they not in my inventory
3 Votes
Guest posted 9 months ago
Budesa dať kupovať stále za coiny ako doteraz aj po novom
2 Votes
YutakaSuzuki posted 9 months ago
I Prefer The Older APP, But You Say The Newer APP,
It's Funny, You Want Everyone To Use The Newest Updated APP
Which Is Supposed To Be Classic...
Kinda Contradicting To Be Honest,
You Telling People They Can Use An Old APP,
but The APP Has To Be New...
Defeats The Purpose Of It Entirely Being Old, & Also Classic, lOl... ~__~
Yes, IMVU Has Entirely Lost Touch In Reality, o___O
4 Votes
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