Crypto Basics: Lock-Up Periods and Linear Vesting
Vesting refers to the overall arrangement in which tokens are allocated to holders in installments according to a schedule.
“Linear vesting” means tokens unlock at a steady pace over the vesting period, calculated monthly, daily, or even by block.
Understanding this won’t make me money right away, but it can help me avoid a rookie mistake.
The team and investor allocation for $ARB vests over 4 years: everything is locked for the first year, then one quarter unlocks at the one-year mark, followed by monthly unlocks. Currently at 0.1672.