Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Set to Unlock 29B Tokens

September 1, 2025

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform supported by President Donald Trump and his family, is set to release 29 billion WLFI tokens at launch, almost a year after its initial governance token sale.

  
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Key points:

  • WLFI, a DeFi platform backed by Trump and his family, is set to release 29 billion tokens at launch, over a quarter of its total 100 billion supply.
  • 20% of early presale allocations will become transferable via the project’s Lockbox system, while the remaining 80% will be governed by community voting.
  • Major exchanges including Binance, OKX, Gate, and MEXC will list WLFI, making it a key test of celebrity-backed crypto influence and market dynamics.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI) will soon officially begin trading on major exchanges, with CoinMarketCap data indicating an initial circulating supply of 29.7 billion tokens, over a quarter of its total 100 billion token allocation.

The WLFI token is set to launch on Monday, September 1, with 20% of early presale allocations becoming transferable via the project’s “Lockbox” claim system. Users have been able to move their WLFI tokens into a vesting lockbox to begin the unlock process since August 25.

The agreement notes that unlocking conditions are flexible and may be modified through future governance decisions or other applicable protocols. Consequently, tokenholders might experience new unlocking frameworks or adjustments to existing release schedules.

Additionally, the remaining 80% of WLFI tokens will be governed by the platform’s community, with future unlocking schedules determined through collective voting.

World Liberty Financial has a maximum supply of 100 billion tokens, with roughly 25% distributed during early presale rounds. Tokens reserved for the platform’s founders, team, and advisors remain locked.

Leading cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance, OKX, Gate, and MEXC, have confirmed plans to list the WLFI token.

WLFI’s launch could serve as a key test case for how high-profile figures shape market dynamics in the decentralized finance space. Investor sentiment, trading activity, and adoption trends will likely be closely monitored in the coming weeks, providing insight into whether celebrity-backed projects can sustain long-term engagement and influence broader crypto market behavior. 

Analysts and market participants will also be watching how WLFI’s governance model and token unlock strategies impact liquidity, community participation, and price stability, potentially setting a precedent for future celebrity-led or high-profile crypto initiatives.

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Michaela has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Magazine and The Shib Daily are the official media and publications of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

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