EigenLayer introduces restaking to Ethereum, allowing ETH stakers to simultaneously secure additional protocols (AVSs) for additional yield. It represents a new cryptoeconomic primitive for Ethereum's security layer.
EigenLayer (EIGEN) launched its token on Sep 30, 2024 on the Ethereum blockchain. The total supply is 1.67B EIGEN tokens, of which 60.6% (1.01B) have been unlocked to date. 659.7M EIGEN tokens remain subject to vesting schedules. The next scheduled unlock event is on Jul 30, 2026, releasing 16.7M tokens (1.00% of supply) from the Community allocation, valued at approximately $3.6M at current prices.
When is the next EIGEN token unlock?
The next EIGEN unlock is scheduled for Jul 30, 2026, in 3 days. 16.7M tokens (1.00% of total supply) from the Community allocation will be released.
What percentage of EIGEN is still locked?
39.4% of the total 1.67B EIGEN supply — equivalent to 659.7M tokens — remains locked in vesting contracts. The remaining 60.6% (1.01B tokens) has already been released since the TGE on Sep 30, 2024.
How does EigenLayer's vesting schedule work?
EigenLayer uses a multi-tranche vesting structure with 5 allocation categories. Tokens are distributed over time using linear monthly vesting, often with an initial cliff period before the first release. The largest tranches are: Community (26.9%), Early Contributors (14.9%), Investors (20.9%).