HOST is Vitruveo’s protocol-level HTTP Outbound Service Trigger, enabling smart contracts to invoke validator-signed HTTP webhooks during transaction execution.
Vertical Foundation was established in July 2026 as the governing body of the Vitruveo blockchain. It manages protocol direction, treasury multisig operations, validator onboarding and network health, and first-party ecosystem products including Pretrend and Scope. The Foundation also announced the acquisition of Yieldable, a BNB Smart Chain DeFi project.