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After Receiving an Airdrop
How to Check Airdrop Token Vesting
Understand airdrop vesting, unlock schedules, claim windows, cliff periods, and why only part of a token allocation may be available.
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What this means
Airdrop vesting means tokens may unlock over time instead of becoming fully transferable at once.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Some airdrops unlock immediately.
- Others use cliffs or gradual vesting.
- Claim windows can expire.
- Vesting can affect market supply.
Safety checklist
What to check before acting
- Read official vesting terms.
- Check claim schedule.
- Check whether tokens are transferable.
- Track future unlock dates.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Users may overestimate immediately available value.
- Unlocks can create sell pressure.
- Fake vesting pages can phish users.