According to Tokenomist, approximately $13 billion worth of tokens are set to unlock over the next six months, with the AI, meme, and layer 2 sectors at the forefront of this process.
AI-powered crypto assets are set to be issued in the largest amount yet, with a total of $3,4 billion. The issuance is set to peak in October. The largest distribution is expected token WLD AI — $1,29 billion or about 37%. TAO and GRASS unlocks will result in the release of about 11,6% (worth $427 million) and 68,2% (worth $410 million) of tokens, respectively. The increase in the number of AI-related tokens is expected to impact the entire market.
There are also expected to be $2,8 billion in meme tokens issued in the near future. The largest issue will occur in July, and token $TRUMP will account for 72,5% of these unlocks.
In the sector DePIN an issue of more than $1,38 billion will take place, again in October. Most of the issue DePIN will come from TAO and GRASS. The TAO team will issue tokens worth $427 million (11,6%), while GRASS will issue approximately $410 million (68,2%). The effect of such token issues will likely lead to market volatility, especially in October.
The RWA sector will see $304 million worth of tokens unlocked, with ZBCN, USUAL, and OM likely to dominate. November will be the month with the highest demand. Liquid Restaking is expected to grow by $665 million in November, while ETHFI is expected to grow by $302 million.
Over $1,15 billion in tokens will be issued by Liquid Staking in August. ENA is projected to have the largest share of the space at $484 million. Layer 2 is expected to release $1,27 billion, led by ARB and OP. SocialFi is not far behind with $1,26 billion in tokens, led by CHEEL and CONX. IMX is expected to lead the sale at $520 million.
Unlocking these tokens will likely result in the cryptocurrency market becoming more volatile, which will bring both opportunities and risks.
