World Liberty Financial has put forward a governance proposal aimed at restructuring the vesting schedule for 62.3 billion WLFI tokens, incorporating lockup periods of up to two years before gradual unlocks commence. This move could significantly affect access to assets valued at approximately US$1.3 billion (AU$1.89 billion).
The proposal delineates fixed vesting schedules that were previously undefined, applying to two distinct groups: early supporters, who hold 17 billion tokens, and founders, team members, advisers, and partners, who possess 45.2 billion tokens. According to the new plan, early supporters will experience a two-year cliff period with no access to their tokens, followed by a linear vesting phase of another two years. Complete unlocking is projected to occur by mid-2029.
### Founders Confront Lengthier Delays
In contrast, founders and insiders face even stricter conditions. The proposal includes an immediate burn of 4.5 billion tokens, roughly 10% of their total allocation. The remaining 40.7 billion tokens will be subject to a two-year cliff, succeeded by a three-year linear vesting period, which extends full access to around mid-2030.
Furthermore, token holders will have a window of 7 to 10 days to opt into the new structure following the proposal’s deployment. Those who opt out will maintain their governance voting rights but will encounter an indefinite lockup without a clearly defined mechanism to access liquidity.
World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency initiative associated with the Trump family, initiated its token presale on September 1, 2025, unlocking 20% of tokens at launch. The remaining 80% is now under the proposed vesting arrangement, potentially delaying returns for early investors beyond the political timelines pertinent to the project’s visibility.
The token burn of 4.5 billion tokens represents about 7.2% of the total supply under consideration, aimed at reducing the circulating supply and demonstrating commitment from insiders.
### Summary
In summary, World Liberty Financial has proposed significant changes to the vesting schedule for WLFI tokens, impacting a total of 62.3 billion tokens. Early supporters will endure a considerable two-year cliff leading into two additional years of vesting, while founders face even longer wait times due to stricter terms and an initial token burn. Holders must make a timely decision to opt into the new plan or risk indefinite lockup. The initiative appears poised to shape the landscape for early investors and the overall token economy linked to this venture.
