Vesting
Vesting is a schedule that gradually releases tokens to investors, founders, teams, or contributors.
✦ Key Insight
Vesting affects future supply and possible sell pressure.
✕ Common Misconceptions
Ignoring upcoming unlock dates before buying a token.
Detailed Explanation
How It Works
Locked tokens become available over time based on a preset schedule.
FAQs
Is vesting bad?
No. It can align incentives, but large unlocks need attention.
In Practice
Dig Deeper
Circulating Supply
Circulating supply is the number of coins currently available in the market.
Token Unlock
A token unlock is a scheduled release of previously locked tokens — typically those allocated to team members, early investors, the treasury, or advisors — into the circulating supply. Unlocks are defined by the token's vesting schedule, often published at launch.
Tokenomics
Tokenomics is the study of a token’s economic design, including supply, utility, distribution, incentives, and unlocks.