Major token unlock events are scheduled next week for Optimism and other
projects, releasing previously blocked tokens under fundraising terms.
These events can lead to price volatility based on market conditions and
investor reactions.
Token unlocks release previously restricted tokens tied to fundraising agreements. Projects schedule these events strategically to limit market pressure and stabilize
prices.
Here are five large token unlocks scheduled for next week for January'2025.
Ethena (ENA)
Unlock date: January 29Number of tokens unlocked: 12.86 million ENACurrent circulating supply: 3.03 billion ENA
Ethena, a synthetic currency protocol on Ethereum, delivers a solution independent of traditional banking. It also offers global users a dollar-denominated savings tool called the âInternet Bond.â
Ethenaâs native token, ENA, allows holders to take part in governance decisions for the protocol. On January 29, Ethena will unlock over 12 million ENA tokens, valued at $11 million, with the funds allocated to ecosystem development.
ENA Unlock. Source:Â Tokenomist
Optimism (OP)
Unlock date: January 31Number of tokens unlocked: 31.34 million OPCurrent circulating supply: 1.35 billion OP
Optimism, a Layer-2 scaling solution, speeds up transactions and reduces costs on Ethereum. Its OP token is essential for governance, letting holders vote on
proposals and influence the networkâs future.
On January 31, Optimism will unlock 31.34 million OP tokens.
According to Tokenomist (formerly TokenUnlocks), these tokens will be
distributed to core contributors and investors.
OP Unlock. Source:Â Tokenomist
Sui (SUI)
Unlock date: February 1Number of tokens unlocked: 64.19 million SUICurrent circulating supply: 3 billion SUI
Sui is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain built to optimize network operations
and security through a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. Launched in 2021 by Mysten Labs, the project was founded by former Novi Research employees who
contributed to the development of the Diem blockchain and the Move programming language.
The SUI token enables governance, allowing holders to vote on proposals and shape the platformâs future. On February 1, a major token unlock will release tokens allocated to Series A and B participants, the community reserve, and the Mysten Labs
treasury.
SUI Unlock. Source:Â Tokenomist
ZetaChain (ZETA)Â
Unlock date: February 1Number of tokens unlocked: 44.26 million ZETACurrent circulating supply: 634.37 million ZETA
ZetaChain is a decentralized blockchain platform that facilitates seamless
interoperability across different blockchain networks. Its key feature allows
cross-chain communication, enabling the transfer of tokens and data between
blockchains like Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain.
On February 1, ZetaChain will unlock nearly 45 million ZETA tokens.
These tokens will fund initiatives such as a user growth pool, an ecosystem growth
fund, core contributor rewards, advisory roles, and liquidity incentives.
ZETA Unlock. Source:Â Tokenomist
dYdX (DYDX)
Unlock date: February 1Number of tokens unlocked: 8.33 million DYDXCurrent circulating supply: 722 million DYDX
In early 2023, dYdX, the largest decentralized perpetual futures trading protocol,
announced changes to its initial tokenomics.
According to the update, 27.7% of dYdXâs total supply will go to early
investors, 26.1% to the treasury, 15.3% to the team, and 7.0% to future
dYdX employees and consultants.
Most DYDX unlocked on February 1 will be distributed among founders and
investors, with the remaining tokens reserved for current and future employees.
DYDX Unlock. Source:Â Tokenomist
Next weekâs cliff token unlocks will also include Eigen Layer (EIGEN), Celo (CELO),
and Moca Network (MOCA), among others, with a total combined value exceeding $450 million.
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