Compare vesting and lockup periods, two terms that are often confused in token sale documents.
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Core idea
Lockup usually refers to a period where tokens are not available or transferable.
Vesting usually refers to a schedule where tokens become available over time.
A sale can include both a lockup and a vesting schedule.
Readers should check whether the schedule describes claimability, transferability, or both.
Practical checklist
- Identify the lockup period.
- Identify the vesting schedule.
- Check when first unlock happens.
- Check whether unlocked tokens are claimable immediately.
Common mistake
A common mistake is treating a presale page as proof of legitimacy. A polished website, a large bonus, or an active social feed does not prove that a sale is safe. Readers should check the sale terms, official links, contract or payment details, tokenomics, vesting schedule, claim process, and risk disclosures before taking any action.
How this connects to the archive
Presale knowledge connects wallet safety, tokenomics, vesting, DEX liquidity, claim mechanics, and scam prevention. Understanding these concepts helps readers interpret token sale information more carefully without relying on hype, urgency, or unsupported claims.