The digital asset market is gearing up for the release of approximately $900 million in vested tokens this coming February, with prominent projects such as Avalanche, Aptos, and The Sandbox leading the way.
Crypto vesting is a mechanism that involves locking digital assets for a predetermined period before holders can fully access or transfer them from their wallets.
This practice aims to deter early investors from hastily selling their tokens for quick profits, fostering a sense of commitment to the project for the long term.
According to Token Unlocks, a data provider specializing in token release schedules, February is set to see the unlocking of approximately $900 million worth of tokens.
Notable projects in this release include Avalanche, Aptos, The Sandbox, Optimism (OP), and Sui (SUI).
Among these projects, Avalanche is poised to unlock the largest sum.
On February 22, this proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain project will release 9.5 million tokens, currently valued at around $320 million.
These tokens will be allocated to the Avalanche Foundation, strategic partners, team members, and distributed through an airdrop.
Aptos, a Layer-1 blockchain, will follow suit by releasing 24.8 million crypto tokens on February 11, with a market value of approximately $233 million.
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Of this allocation, around $180 million is designated for core contributors and investors, while an additional $39 million will benefit the community and foundation.
The Sandbox, a metaverse project, will unlock 209 million tokens worth roughly $90 million. Over $40 million of these tokens are reserved for company use, while the remaining tokens will be released to the team and advisers on February 14.
Optimism, scheduled for February 29, plans to release 24 million OP tokens valued at approximately $70 million to core contributors and investors.
Simultaneously, Sui will unlock $53 million worth of tokens for its community access program.
It is important to note that sudden increases in the circulating supply of a token can exert downward pressure on cryptocurrency market prices, as per tokenomics principles.
Consequently, investors and enthusiasts are closely watching how these token releases will affect the broader digital asset landscape in February.
