> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.icn.global/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.icn.global/icn-economics/tokenomics/vesting-schedule.md).

# Token Unlock Schedule

## **Unlock Schedule Overview**

The unlock schedule for the ICN Tokens (ICNT) ensures a controlled and gradual release of tokens, designed to incentivize long-term commitment and prevent market instability. Below is a breakdown of the vesting schedules for each category of token holders, along with accompanying explanations.

***

<figure><img src="/files/6HHrv9ZDOS6jCgDgjkEo" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>Figure 1: Vesting schedule for ICN tokens, showing token unlocks over time.</em></p></figcaption></figure>

***

### **Summary Table: Unlock Schedule**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="150"></th><th width="187"></th><th width="100"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category</strong></td><td><strong>Initial Allocation</strong></td><td><strong>Unlock Period</strong></td><td><strong>Notes</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td>23.2% (162.5M ICNT)</td><td>TGE–52 months</td><td>TGE unlock, 3-month cliff, ramp-in, then primary vesting and tail phase.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Investors</strong></td><td>22.9% (160.1M ICNT)</td><td>TGE–52 months</td><td>TGE unlock, 3-month cliff, ramp-in, then primary vesting and tail phase.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Development Company</strong></td><td>5.5% (38.5M ICNT)</td><td>TGE–24 months</td><td>~50.9% unlocked at TGE, remainder linear over 24 months.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>EcoDev Fund</strong></td><td>7.5% (52.5M ICNT)</td><td>TGE–24 months</td><td>~33.3% unlocked at TGE, remainder linear over 24 months.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Partner Fund</strong></td><td>10.9% (76.3M ICNT)</td><td>TGE–36 months</td><td>~49.6% unlocked at TGE, remainder linear over 36 months.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Node Sale</strong></td><td>20.0% (140.0M ICNT)</td><td>TGE–48 months</td><td>Unlocked over the first 48 months, following the degressive schedule.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rewards Reserve</strong></td><td>10.0% (70.0M ICNT)</td><td>TGE</td><td>Fully unlocked at TGE. Available for ecosystem rewards.</td></tr></tbody></table>

***

## **1. Team**

* **Allocation**: 23.2% (162.5M ICNT)
* **Unlock Period**: TGE to 52 months
* **Details**: TGE unlock \~1.2M tokens. Cliff of 0 tokens, months 2–4. Ramp-in from \~0.28M down to \~0.24M/month, months 5–13. Primary vesting of \~6.52M–6.66M/month, months 14–36. Tail phase from \~0.09M down to \~0.03M/month, months 37–52. Fully vested from month 53.

***

## **2. Investors**

* **Allocation**: 22.9% (160.1M ICNT)
* **Unlock Period**: TGE to 52 months
* **Details**: TGE unlock \~1.4M tokens. Cliff of 0 tokens, months 2–4. Ramp-in from \~0.32M down to \~0.28M/month, months 5–13. Primary vesting of \~6.38M–6.54M/month, months 14–36. Tail phase from \~0.10M down to \~0.04M/month, months 37–52. Fully vested from month 53.

***

## **3. Development Company**

* **Allocation**: 5.5% (38.5M ICNT)
* **Unlock Period**: TGE to 24 months
* **Details**: \~50.9% (19.6M) unlocked at TGE, remainder released linearly at 787,500 tokens/month over 24 months. Fully vested from month 26.

***

## **4. Ecosystem Development Fund (EcoDev Fund)**

* **Allocation**: 7.5% (52.5M ICNT)
* **Unlock Period**: TGE to 24 months
* **Details**: \~33.3% (17.50M) unlocked at TGE, remainder released linearly at \~1.46M/month over 24 months. Fully vested from month 26.

***

## **5. Partner Fund**

* **Allocation**: 10.9% (76.3M ICNT)
* **Unlock Period**: TGE to 36 months
* **Details**: \~49.6% (37.8M) unlocked at TGE, remainder released linearly at \~1.07M/month over 36 months. Fully vested from month 38.

***

## **6. Node Sale**

* **Allocation**: 20.0% (140.0M ICNT)
* **Unlock Period**: TGE to 48 months. The token unlock follows a degressive model as outlined below:

  | Month | % Token per Month |
  | ----- | ----------------- |
  | 1     | 18.4%             |
  | 2     | 3.4%              |
  | 3     | 3.4%              |
  | 4     | 3.2%              |
  | 5     | 3.2%              |
  | 6     | 3.2%              |
  | 7     | 3.0%              |
  | 8     | 3.0%              |
  | 9     | 3.0%              |
  | 10    | 2.8%              |
  | 11    | 2.8%              |
  | 12    | 2.8%              |
  | 13    | 2.6%              |
  | 14    | 2.6%              |
  | 15    | 2.6%              |
  | 16    | 2.3%              |
  | 17    | 2.3%              |
  | 18    | 2.3%              |
  | 19    | 2.1%              |
  | 20    | 2.1%              |
  | 21    | 2.1%              |
  | 22    | 1.9%              |
  | 23    | 1.9%              |
  | 24    | 1.9%              |
  | 25    | 1.7%              |
  | 26    | 1.5%              |
  | 27    | 1.5%              |
  | 28    | 1.5%              |
  | 29    | 1.3%              |
  | 30    | 1.3%              |
  | 31    | 1.3%              |
  | 32    | 1.1%              |
  | 33    | 1.1%              |
  | 34    | 1.1%              |
  | 35    | 0.9%              |
  | 36    | 0.9%              |
  | 37    | 0.6%              |
  | 38    | 0.6%              |
  | 39    | 0.6%              |
  | 40    | 0.6%              |
  | 41    | 0.6%              |
  | 42    | 0.6%              |
  | 43    | 0.4%              |
  | 44    | 0.4%              |
  | 45    | 0.4%              |
  | 46    | 0.4%              |
  | 47    | 0.4%              |
  | 48    | 0.4%              |
* **Details**: Tokens are gradually unlocked over the first 48 months, following the degressive schedule mentioned above. Figures are rounded.

***

## **7. Rewards Reserve**

* **Allocation**: 10.0% (70.0M ICNT) at TGE