ZKsync Era is a ZK Rollup Layer 2 built by Matter Labs, using zero-knowledge proofs for transaction validity. It aims to scale Ethereum while maintaining full EVM compatibility.
ZKsync (ZK) launched its token on Jun 17, 2024 on the ZKsync Era blockchain. The total supply is 21.00B ZK tokens, of which 60.3% (12.67B) have been unlocked to date. 8.33B ZK tokens remain subject to vesting schedules. The next scheduled unlock event is on Aug 17, 2026, releasing 122.5M tokens (0.58% of supply) from the Ecosystem allocation, valued at approximately $1.1M at current prices.
When is the next ZK token unlock?
The next ZK unlock is scheduled for Aug 17, 2026, in 21 days. 122.5M tokens (0.58% of total supply) from the Ecosystem allocation will be released.
What percentage of ZK is still locked?
39.7% of the total 21.00B ZK supply — equivalent to 8.33B tokens — remains locked in vesting contracts. The remaining 60.3% (12.67B tokens) has already been released since the TGE on Jun 17, 2024.
How does ZKsync's vesting schedule work?
ZKsync uses a multi-tranche vesting structure with 6 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: Airdrop (17.5%), Ecosystem Initiatives (21.0%), Team & Advisors (14.0%).