Navigating Governance, Scarcity, and Trump-Backed Momentum
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has emerged as a polarizing yet strategically ambitious player in the DeFi space, blending governance innovation with high-profile political backing. Launched in early September 2025, WLFI’s tokenomics and governance structure have sparked both optimism and skepticism, particularly amid concerns over centralization risks and regulatory scrutiny. This article evaluates WLFI’s long-term value proposition by dissecting its token unlocks, deflationary mechanisms, and the influence of its Trump-linked stakeholders.
Token Unlocks and Initial Volatility: A Double-Edged Sword
WLFI’s public trading debut was marked by a massive 24.6 billion token unlock, with 22.5 billion allocated to the Trump family,…