Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging protocol enabling interoperability between 30+ blockchains. It powers billions in cross-chain value transfer and is a core piece of the multi-chain DeFi infrastructure.
Wormhole (W) launched its token on Apr 3, 2024 on the Multi-chain blockchain. The total supply is 10.00B W tokens, of which 50.3% (5.03B) have been unlocked to date. 4.97B W tokens remain subject to vesting schedules. The next scheduled unlock event is on Jul 3, 2026, releasing 64.6M tokens (0.65% of supply) from the Community allocation, valued at approximately — at current prices.
When is the next W token unlock?
The next W unlock is scheduled for Jul 3, 2026, in 24 days. 64.6M tokens (0.65% of total supply) from the Community allocation will be released.
What percentage of W is still locked?
49.7% of the total 10.00B W supply — equivalent to 4.97B tokens — remains locked in vesting contracts. The remaining 50.3% (5.03B tokens) has already been released since the TGE on Apr 3, 2024.
How does Wormhole's vesting schedule work?
Wormhole 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 & Airdrop (31.0%), Ecosystem (17.0%), Core Contributors (17.5%).