World Liberty Financial Approves Major Token Unlock and Governance Shift

World Liberty Financial is moving forward with a significant overhaul of its tokenomics, as a proposal to unlock 62 billion WLFI tokens has received overwhelming support from voters. The measure passed with 99.5% approval, signaling a shift toward a more predictable supply model for the Trump-backed project. The proposal replaces open-ended lockups with a defined schedule, providing a clearer exit path for holders. Under the terms, founders, partners, and team members will burn approximately 4.5 billion WLFI—representing 10% of their holdings—to trigger the unlocking of 40.7 billion tokens. These tokens will be released over a five-year period, but only after a two-year cliff. This structural safeguard ensures that no tokens from this specific unlock will enter the open market for at least two years, mitigating the risk of immediate sell-pressure. However, the voting process has highlighted a high concentration of power within the project's governance. The top four wallets control roughly 40% of the total voting power, with the largest single wallet accounting for nearly 13% of votes cast. This suggests that a small group of large holders can drive major tokenomic changes with minimal opposition. Simultaneously, the project is facing legal headwinds. Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit alleging that World Liberty Financial froze his tokens and stripped him of his governance rights, claims which the company has denied.