Unlock means the release of tokens that were previously frozen according to the terms of investment rounds or other fundraising programs.

Usually, the team carefully plans the tokenomics to avoid putting significant pressure on sellers at various #unlock stages and thus prevent the collapse of the token price. However, certain factors, such as a lack of liquidity or early investors taking profits immediately after token unlock, can significantly impact the asset's quotes.

5 unlocks to watch this week

Liquity (LQTY)

  • Unlock Date: February 14

  • Number of Unlocked Tokens: 2,360,000 CYBER

  • Current Circulating Supply: 14,821,350 CYBER

CyberConnect is a decentralized social graph protocol built on the BNB Smart Chain blockchain. It facilitates the creation of social connections between users and projects across various platforms and enables their management. The native token #CYBER allows holders to purchase CyberID, vote on protocol improvement matters, and pay transaction fees. Tokens unlocked this week are designated for participants in the public round and the project treasury.

The Sandbox (SAND)

  • Unlock Date: February 14

  • Number of Unlocked Tokens: 205,590,000 SAND

  • Current Circulating Supply: 2,237,731,926 SAND

The Sandbox is one of the most popular metaverses built on the Ethereum blockchain. Platform users can develop a virtual world, create real estate and objects, navigate, and participate in mini-games. The native token #SAND is used for ecosystem interactions and settlements. Tokens to be unlocked on February 14 represent almost 10% of the circulating supply, potentially causing increased volatility and impacting the asset's quotes significantly.

Flow (FLOW)

  • Unlock Date: February 16

  • Number of Unlocked Tokens: 2,600,000 FLOW

  • Current Circulating Supply: 1,487,858,625 FLOW

Flow is a blockchain platform designed for issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and developing gaming applications. Developed by Dapper Labs, the company behind the popular game CryptoKitties, Flow's ecosystem is supported by major sports associations, including NBA, UFC, and NFL. The project's native token is utilized for fee payments, executing smart contracts, consensus algorithm operation, and as collateral for issued assets. Coins unlocked on February 16 are intended for Dapper Labs.

ApeCoin (APE)

  • Unlock Date: February 17

  • Number of Unlocked Tokens: 15,600,000 APE

  • Current Circulating Supply: 596,638,257 APE

ApeCoin is the native token of the Ape ecosystem by Yuga Labs, encompassing one of the most popular NFT collections, Bored Ape Yacht Club. #APE typically reacts to unlocks with a decline; however, given the renewed interest in NFTs overall and BAYC in particular, the next dip may not be as substantial.

Manta (MANTA)

  • Unlock Date: February 18

  • Number of Unlocked Tokens: 6,670,000 MANTA

  • Current Circulating Supply: 251,000,000 #MANTA

Manta Network is a modular blockchain for applications with zero-knowledge proofs (ZK). Tokens unlocked at the end of this week are designated for participants in the public sale round.

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