Worldcoin to Slash WLD Token Unlock Rate by 43% in July

Sam Altman's World project will reduce the daily WLD token unlock rate by 43% starting July 24 to stabilize price dynamics and limit supply.

The project founded by Sam Altman announced a 43% reduction in the daily rate of token unlocks starting July 24. This move aims to limit supply and stabilize price dynamics.

The change comes as the market remains sensitive to inflationary pressure from new supply, particularly for projects with long-term token distribution schedules. According to published data, community-owned tokens will be unlocked at a rate of approximately 1.6 million daily, representing a decrease of up to 50% from previous levels. For investors and the team, the reduction is roughly 32%, or approximately 1.3 million coins per day.

Limited Supply and Long-Term Schedule

Since its launch in July 2023, the project has unlocked a total of 4.9 billion tokens, or nearly 49% of the total supply. The remaining tokens are distributed on a prolonged schedule, with the final unlock planned 15 years from now.

This places WLD among the projects with the longest emission schedules, which theoretically limits short-term selling pressure while simultaneously keeping the question of future inflation on the table.

The decision can be seen as an attempt to better manage liquidity and price stability. In the context of the broader crypto market, where investors are increasingly sensitive to value dilution, such measures often lead to short-term price support—as evidenced by the recent rise in WLD.

The World project aims to build a global human identity verification system using biometric data, positioning itself as an infrastructure layer in a world dominated by artificial intelligence. This vision attracted significant capital, including a $135 million investment from Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto last year.

However, investors remain cautious. While limiting supply may support the price in the short term, the long-term value of the altcoin will depend on the actual adoption of the technology and the project’s ability to build sustainable demand.

Against the backdrop of the wider market, where Bitcoin holds around $73,000 and altcoins like Solana and XRP show moderate movement, WLD remains a more speculative asset, heavily dependent on news and internal team decisions. This makes it sensitive to both positive developments and potential shifts in market sentiment.