Tokenomics

Vesting cliff

A large unlock after an initial lockup period.

What it means

A cliff is a point in a vesting schedule when tokens become available all at once after a waiting period.

Why it matters

Cliffs can create concentrated supply events. They do not guarantee selling, but they increase the importance of recipient incentives.

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Fully diluted valuation (FDV)

The implied value of all token supply at the current market price.

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Market cap

The value of circulating token supply at current price.

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Circulating supply

The tokens considered available in the market today.

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