Vesting Schedule
Definition
A time-based mechanism that releases tokens or equity gradually over a defined period to team members, investors, or advisors, preventing immediate dumping and aligning long-term incentives.
Example
A 24-month vesting schedule with a 6-month cliff releases 25% of tokens after 6 months, then 1/18th monthly over the remaining 18 months.
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What is a Vesting Schedule in crypto?
A vesting schedule releases tokens gradually over time — preventing team and insider dumps at launch. A typical schedule: 6-month cliff + 18-month linear vest. Key tokenomics mechanism.
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· Source: VixShield Trading Glossary — From SPX Mastery by Russell Clark
⚠️ Not financial advice. This definition is educational content from the SPX Mastery book series by Russell Clark (VixShield). Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not appropriate for all investors. Always paper trade before risking real capital.