The method
How it is worked out
Unlocked = TGE tokens + (rest × months ÷ vesting months) once past the cliff
- cliff
- No vesting until this month; then the accrued amount unlocks at once
Token Vesting Calculator
See how a token allocation unlocks over a cliff and vesting schedule, and what it is worth at different prices. The result updates as you type so you can compare scenarios quickly.
Keep in mind
What it leaves out
- Price at unlockTax is usually on the value when tokens become yours, not when sold.
- Lock-upsExchange or contractual lock-ups may extend beyond vesting.
Use the calculator to compare scenarios rather than as a guaranteed forecast.
About the Token Vesting Calculator
Track how a token allocation unlocks through a cliff and linear vesting, and what is unlocked and locked at any point.
How it works and an example to tryShow less
How to use the result
Tokens released at launch unlock immediately. The rest is zero until the cliff, then unlocks linearly over the vesting period.
Example to try
500,000 tokens with a 12-month cliff over 48 months are 37.5% unlocked at month 18: 187,500 tokens, about £150,000 at 80p.
Put it to work
Try it on a real situation
Load an example
What moves the result most
Worked out from your figures above. Tap a row to try it.
Who uses it, and when
Team members, advisers and early investors holding vested tokens, and founders designing schedules.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Treating unlocked tokens as tax-free until sold.
- Selling into the same unlock date as every other holder.
- Confusing vesting with exchange or contractual lock-ups.
Questions
What does the Token Vesting Calculator do?
See how a token allocation unlocks over a cliff and vesting schedule, and what it is worth at different prices.
How should I use the result?
Tokens released at launch unlock immediately. The rest is zero until the cliff, then unlocks linearly over the vesting period.
Does TechBullion store the information I enter?
The core calculation or transformation runs in your browser. Normal website security and analytics may still record page-level events, but the tool does not need to create a public record from your inputs.
What mistakes do people make with a token vesting calculator?
Treating unlocked tokens as tax-free until sold. Selling into the same unlock date as every other holder. Confusing vesting with exchange or contractual lock-ups.
Is the result guaranteed?
No. Use the result as a practical check or planning aid and verify important decisions with the relevant primary source, provider or professional advice.
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