{"id":899731,"date":"2026-04-17T13:11:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/wlfi-proposes-4-5-billion-token-burn-in-major-governance-reset\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T13:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:11:48","slug":"wlfi-proposes-4-5-billion-token-burn-in-major-governance-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/wlfi-proposes-4-5-billion-token-burn-in-major-governance-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"WLFI Proposes 4.5 Billion Token Burn in Major Governance Reset"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"main\" id=\"main-content-row\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/wlfi-proposes-4-5-billion-token-burn-in-major-governance-reset\/\" data-post-title=\"WLFI Proposes 4.5 Billion Token Burn in Major Governance Reset\" data-post-edit=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=558369&#038;action=edit\">\n<div>\n<figure><img width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/07171613\/WLFI-Price-Slumps-as-Regulatory-Concerns-Eclipse-Crypto-Market-Recovery-1-1200x628.webp\" alt=\"WLFI Price Slumps as Regulatory Concerns Eclipse Crypto Market Recovery\" data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  ><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>In a big move to rebuild trust and strengthen its long-term outlook, World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has introduced a new governance proposal that could change how its tokens are managed.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<div>\n<blockquote data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<div lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>We\u2019ve just posted a governance proposal to the forum for community discussion, and we believe it represents one of the strongest long-term governance alignment signals in DeFi.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what it does \ud83e\uddf5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 WLFI (@worldlibertyfi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/worldlibertyfi\/status\/2044391016103322028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 15, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The plan covers a huge 62.28 billion WLFI tokens and includes stricter lockups, updated vesting schedules, and a potential burn of over 4.5 billion tokens.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-stronger-lockups-for-founders-and-team\">Stronger Lockups for Founders and Team<\/h3>\n<p>The biggest change affects insiders like founders, team members, advisors, and partners.<\/p>\n<p>If the proposal is approved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Around 45.24 billion tokens will be locked for 2 years (cliff period)<\/li>\n<li>After that, tokens will be released slowly over 3 years<\/li>\n<li>A 10% token burn will apply when they opt in, removing up to 4.52 billion tokens permanently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means insiders will have to stay committed to the project for the long run instead of exiting early.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-easier-terms-for-early-supporters\">Easier Terms for Early Supporters<\/h3>\n<p>For early supporters holding 17.04 billion tokens, the terms are slightly more flexible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A 2-year lockup period<\/li>\n<li>Followed by a 2-year gradual release<\/li>\n<li>No token burn, so they keep all their tokens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, holders must agree to these new terms. If they don\u2019t opt in, their tokens will stay locked indefinitely.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-tensions-rise-with-justin-sun\">Tensions Rise With Justin Sun<\/h3>\n<p>This proposal comes at a time when WLFI is already under pressure. A public dispute has emerged between the platform and Justin Sun, the founder of Tron and a former investor in WLFI.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sun claims that his accounts on WLFI have been frozen without proper explanation. He has made serious allegations against the platform, suggesting that users were not fully informed about how the system works.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sun, WLFI included a hidden \u201cbackdoor\u201d function in its smart contract that allows tokens to be locked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat was never disclosed to me or any other investor is that World Liberty built a backdoor locking function into the smart contract used to issue WLFI tokens. This is the opposite of decentralization. This is a trapdoor being marketed as an open door,\u201d Sun said.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides have now spoken publicly, and the dispute could move toward legal action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Trust with CoinPedia:<\/h3>\n<p>CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto &#038; blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.<\/p>\n<h3>Investment Disclaimer:<\/h3>\n<p>All opinions and insights shared represent the author&#8217;s own views on current market conditions. 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