Recently, the WLFI token has gained considerable attention, and many friends have been asking what it is all about. Today, A Li will clarify and help everyone understand the core information of this token.
What is WLFI? What is the background of the platform behind it?
WLFI is the native token of the "World Liberty Financial" platform—simply put, just like Bitcoin corresponds to the Bitcoin network, WLFI is the "exclusive coin" of this platform, and all platform functions depend on it.
Just established in October 2024, it has the support of the Trump family, and the goals are clear: mainly to do two things:
Promote the widespread adoption of stablecoins and DeFi (decentralized finance, a financial model that allows borrowing and trading without going through banks) while maintaining the US dollar's dominant position in the global digital economy.
Building a decentralized financial platform: for example, lending out your cryptocurrency to earn interest, creating a "liquidity pool" (depositing coins for others to trade, while earning transaction fees), and being able to directly buy and sell other crypto assets using stablecoins, which is quite straightforward.
The WLFI token itself: it was initially positioned as a "governance token" issued based on the ERC-20 standard of Ethereum (similar to the technical foundation of USDT and UNI, usable within the Ethereum ecosystem). Holders can vote on key platform decisions, such as whether to add lending features or how to adjust stablecoin reserves, essentially giving them a "voice" on the platform. Currently, the functionality of WLFI is still expanding; it's not just about voting anymore, but can also be used in real scenarios like stablecoin asset management and lending markets, making its utility increasingly tangible.
Who will receive the 100 billion WLFI tokens?
The reasonableness of token distribution directly affects the future stability of the market; WLFI has a total issuance of 100 billion tokens, and the distribution plan is as follows:
35% (35 billion tokens): publicly sold to the general public.
Tokens are distributed through public sales to eligible participants, aiming to allow more community members to obtain tokens and participate in platform governance and development, preventing monopolization by a few individuals.32.5% (32.5 billion tokens): used for community growth and incentives.
Specifically designed to expand governance participation (such as voting rewards), build the platform ecosystem (collaborating with other projects), and incentivize long-term holding (such as rewarding token deposits), simply put, it’s about "nurturing the community and promoting development" so that the platform can sustain itself in the long run.30% (30 billion tokens): allocated to early supporters.
Given to DT Marks DEFI LLC, Axiom Management Group LLC, and WC Digital Fi LLC, these early supporters who contributed to platform development, as a "thank you" for their initial investment and support.2.5% (2.5 billion tokens): for the team and advisors.
Distributed to the core development team, industry advisors, and those providing technical or legal services.
What are the highlights of WLFI? Why is it gaining attention?
The core reason for WLFI's popularity is a few "hard advantages":
Highlight 1: Launch of the USD1 stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, with assured security.
On March 25, 2025, the WLFI platform announced the launch of the stablecoin USD1 - 1 USD1 corresponds to 1 US dollar. The key point of USD1: it is backed by 100% hard assets, including US government short-term treasury bonds (equivalent to having the backing of the US government, high security), US dollar deposits, and other assets that can be easily converted into cash.
Moreover, these reserve assets are not managed by the platform itself, but entrusted to the world's largest independent qualified custodian, BitGo—equivalent to storing money in a "big bank," which is much safer than self-management by the platform. Currently, USD1 can be used on Ethereum (ETH) and Binance Smart Chain (BSC), with plans to expand to other blockchains in the future, making it more convenient to use.
Highlight 2: Raised $550 million through two sales.
Whether a project can be realized, the key is "is there money?" WLFI has currently raised $550 million through two token sales, which is considered quite high among similar projects.
First sale: On October 15, 2024, sold 20 billion tokens at a price of $0.015 each, raising approximately $300 million.
Second sale: On January 20, 2025, sold 5 billion tokens at a price of $0.05 each, just completing the $250 million target.
This funding will be used to continue developing platform features, promote the ecosystem, and increase stablecoin reserves, ensuring that there is no worry about "not having money to work with," and the project advancement is more secure.
Highlight 3: Backed by a prominent family.
WLFI has the backing of the Trump family, a well-known political family, which inherently attracts attention; coupled with reliable custody arrangements for the stablecoin and considerable funds raised, it has a clear development direction in the DeFi field.
Key time points: when can trading start? How will the tokens be unlocked?
On August 23 at 16:30, the Binance contract platform has launched "$WLFI perpetual contract pre-trading".
The WLFI token will officially launch on the Ethereum mainnet on September 1, and only then can it be purchased in the spot market. The unlocking rules are as follows:
Supporters who participated in the two rounds of sales at $0.015 and $0.05 will unlock 20% of the tokens, and how the remaining 80% will be unlocked will be decided by community voting in the future.
The tokens of the founding team, advisors, and partners will not be unlocked this time, so there is no need to worry about them dumping their tokens and affecting market stability.
A Li's suggestion: you can pay close attention, but don't go all in.
Overall, WLFI has background and highlights, and the September 1 launch for unlocking is something to pay close attention to. After the launch, if there are suitable opportunities, consider positioning yourself. However, I do not recommend investing all at once; it is essential to make rational decisions based on your financial situation and avoid blindly following trends, keeping risks within your manageable range.
Remember to follow for updates; if there are suitable opportunities, A Li will provide tips for reference. If you still have questions about WLFI, feel free to leave a message~
