Token unlock releases previously restricted tokens under fundraising agreements. Projects strategically plan these releases to reduce market pressure and maintain token prices.
Please pay attention to the three major token unlocks happening next week.
Aptos (APT)
Unlock date: December 11
Number of unlocked tokens: 11.31 million APT
Current circulating supply: 535.76 million APT
Aptos, as a Layer-1 blockchain, aims to provide a secure and scalable decentralized application infrastructure. It values security and performance, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance the blockchain experience. Although widely regarded as a successful blockchain project, Aptos has also faced criticism for its venture capital-led token economics.
APT unlock. Source: Tokenomist
Starknet (STRK)
Unlock date: December 15
Number of unlocked tokens: 64 million STRK
Current circulating supply: 2.25 billion STRK
Starknet is building a ZK-Rollup Layer-2 solution to enhance the scalability of decentralized applications on Ethereum. After completing a successful round of funding, the team launched the STRK token, a key element of the decentralized network.
On December 15, the project will unlock 64 million STRK tokens, allocated to investors and early contributors.
STRK unlock. Source: Tokenomist
Sei (SEI)
Unlock date: December 15
Number of unlocked tokens: 55.56 million SEI
Current circulating supply: 398 million SEI
SEI is a blockchain platform designed to provide high-performance infrastructure for decentralized finance (DeFi) and other decentralized applications (dApps). It is developed based on the Cosmos SDK, functioning as a Layer-1 blockchain that emphasizes speed, scalability, and user-centric features.
On December 15, the project plans to release over 55 million SEI tokens, allocated to its team members.
SEI unlock. Source: Tokenomist
Next week's cliff token unlock will also include Cardano (ADA), Ethena (ENA), and Axie Infinity (AXS), with a total value exceeding 740 million USD.
