Token activation is the process of releasing Tokens previously restricted by capital raising agreements. Projects often plan these events to control market pressure and stabilize prices.
Below are five important Token unlocks that will take place next week.
Optimism (OP)
- Unlock date: December 31
- Number of unlocked Tokens: 31.34 million OP
- Current circulating supply: 1.35 billion OP
Optimism, a Layer-2 scaling solution, improves transaction speeds and reduces costs on the Ethereum mainnet. The OP token plays a key role in governance, giving Holders the right to vote on proposals and shape the development of the network.
On December 31, Optimism will unlock 31.34 million OP Tokens. According to Tokenomist, these Tokens will be distributed to core contributors and investors.
Sui (SUI)
- Unlock date: January 1
- Number of unlocked Tokens: 64.19 million SUI
- Current circulating supply: 2.92 billion SUI
Sui is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain built to optimize operations and network security via Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism. Launched in 2021 by Mysten Labs, the project was founded by former Novius Research employees who contributed to the development of the Diem blockchain and the Move programming language.
The SUI token enables governance, giving Holders the right to vote on proposals and shape the future of the platform. On January 1, a major unlock will release tokens allocated to Series A and B investors, the community reserve, and the treasury of Mysten Labs.
ZetaChain (ZETA)
- Unlock date: January 1
- Number of unlocked Tokens: 53.89 million ZETA
- Current circulating supply: 576.11 million ZETA
ZetaChain is a decentralized blockchain platform that aims to facilitate seamless interaction between different blockchain networks. Its key feature enables cross-chain communication, allowing the transfer of Tokens and data between blockchains such as Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain.
On January 1, ZetaChain will unlock nearly 54 million ZETA Tokens. These Tokens will be used to fund initiatives such as user development funds, ecosystem development funds, core contribution rewards, advisory roles, and liquidity stimulation.
dYdX (DYDX)
- Unlock date: January 1
- Number of unlocked Tokens: 8.33 million DYDX
- Current circulating supply: 712.3 million DYDX
In early 2023, dYdX, the leading decentralized futures trading protocol, announced changes to its initial Token structure. According to the update, 27.7% of the total dYdX supply will be allocated to early investors, 26.1% to treasury, 15.3% to the team, and 7.0% to employees and investors dYdX issues in the future.
The majority of DYDX unlocked on January 1 will be distributed to founders and investors, with the remainder going to current and future employees.
Ethereum (ENA)
- Unlock date: January 1
- Number of unlocked Tokens: 12.86 million ENA
- Current circulating supply: 2.93 billion ENA
Ethena, a synthetic currency protocol on Ethereum, provides a bank-independent solution and offers global users a savings tool called “Internet Bonds” priced in USD.
The protocol’s ENA token allows Holders to participate in governance decisions. On January 1, Ethena will unlock more than 12 million ENA Tokens, worth $12.16 million, allocated for ecosystem development.
Next week, key token unlocks will also include Celo (CELO), Eigen Layer (EIGEN), Manta (MANTA), and Moca Network (MOCA), among other projects, with a total combined value exceeded 440 million USD.
