Emre Yumlu 
In June, the vesting periods of several major crypto projects are coming to an end. As a result, a total of $3.3 billion worth of digital assets will be released into circulation. This marks a 32% decrease compared to the $4.9 billion in token unlocks recorded in May.
Crypto projects typically allocate tokens in advance for team members, early investors, or community funds. However, these tokens are usually locked for a certain period to prevent sudden selling pressure in the market.
Token Unlock Mechanisms: Cliff vs. Linear
The token unlocks in June will occur through two different methods:
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Cliff unlocks: A total of $1.4 billion worth of tokens will be released all at once.
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Linear unlocks: Around $1.9 billion worth of tokens will enter the market gradually over time.
Major Token Unlocks in June
One of the most notable events will be by Metars Genesis (MRS), an NFT-focused project. On June 21, it will unlock $193 million worth of tokens to support its partnership in artificial intelligence. Since March, MRS has been releasing 10 million tokens per month, bringing the total unlocked value to nearly $1 billion so far.
Another key unlock is scheduled by Sui. On June 1, 44 million SUI tokens worth approximately $160 million will be released. These tokens will be distributed among the Mysten Labs treasury, early contributors, and the community reserve. The largest portion, valued at over $70 million, is allocated to Series B investors.
To date, Sui has unlocked 3.3 billion tokens worth around $12 billion, representing roughly 33% of its total supply. There are still 5.22 billion tokens, valued at nearly $20 billion, without a confirmed release schedule.
Other Projects Unlocking Tokens in June
Several other projects are also set for significant unlocks in June:
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Fasttoken (FTN): 20 million tokens (approx. $88 million) allocated to the founding team.
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LayerZero (ZRO): 25 million tokens (worth $71 million) for core contributors and strategic partners.
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Aptos (APT): 11.31 million tokens (approx. $61 million) for the foundation, community, and investors.
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zkSync: Over 760 million tokens, worth about $49 million, will be released for the team and early investors.
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