The much-anticipated World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, native to Donald Trump’s financial project, is now officially live on the Ethereum mainnet. The launch rewards early supporters with an immediate unlock and puts future token releases in the hands of the community through a novel governance model.
How the WLFI Token Unlock Works
The project is kicking off with a unique two-phase unlock designed to reward early believers and promote decentralization.
- Phase 1: Immediate 20% Unlock
Early supporters who purchased WLFI in the $0.015 and $0.05 presale rounds will immediately receive 20% of their total allocation. - Phase 2: Community-Governed Unlock
The remaining 80% of tokens will be locked. Their future release schedule will be determined entirely by a community governance vote, giving token holders direct control over the unlocking process.
Notably, founders, team members, and advisors will not participate in this initial unlock, aligning incentives with the community.
The WLFI Token Claiming Process
Claiming your tokens is a two-step process managed through a fully audited Lockbox smart contract:
- Lockbox Activation (Before Sept. 1):
Users must visit WorldLibertyFinancial.com to activate their Lockbox. This moves all WLFI tokens into the unlocking contract, and your wallet balance will temporarily show zero. - Claim Tokens (On or After Sept. 1):
Starting September 1, users can claim their initial 20% unlocked tranche.
The Lockbox opens on Monday, August 25 (midday ET), giving users a full week to prepare before trading begins on September 1.
Exchange Listings and the USD1 Stablecoin
The WLFI ecosystem is already gaining traction. Earlier this week, Coinbase listed USD1, the project’s native stablecoin. This marks a significant step in legitimizing the broader World Liberty Financial ecosystem.
WLFI itself is expected to list on both decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and major centralized exchanges soon, with specific partnership announcements expected in the coming days.
The Bottom Line
The WLFI launch is notable for its community-centric approach. By putting the power of the remaining unlock in the hands of token holders, the project is making a clear statement about its commitment to decentralized governance. For early supporters, the September 1 claim date marks the beginning of a new, highly watched experiment in politically-aligned cryptocurrency.
