Vesting & Unlocks

Vesting is enforced at the SPL-722 protocol level — the tokens locked inside your NFT unlock over time in three phases, rewarding holders who stay committed. This on-chain vesting is what enables fair distribution and prevents immediate dumps.

The Three Phases

Phase 1: Instant Unlock

A percentage of tokens is available immediately when your NFT is distributed. This is called the Bind Amount.

Phase 2: Cliff Unlock

After a waiting period, a chunk of remaining tokens unlocks all at once. This is the cliff event.

Phase 3: Linear Vesting

The remaining tokens unlock gradually over multiple events, spaced evenly over time.

Configuration

Creators set these parameters when enabling vesting:

Parameter	Range	Default
Bind Amount	10% – 90%	60%
Cliff Timing	1 – 7 days	3 days
Cliff Amount	10% – 50%	25%
Vesting Period	1 – 7 days	3 days
Vesting Events	Fixed at 10	10

Example Timeline

With default settings:

Day 0 — NFT Distribution

You receive your NFT. 60% of tokens are available immediately (bind amount).
Day 1-2 — Cliff Waiting

Nothing changes. Your tokens are locked. Only the initial 60% is accessible.
Day 3 — Cliff Event Big unlock

25% of the staked portion unlocks. You now have access to 70% of your tokens.
Day 6, 9, 12… — Vesting Events

Every 3 days, another portion unlocks. Each event releases 1/10th of the remaining vesting amount.
Day 33 — Fully Vested 100%

All tokens are unlocked. You qualify for Diamond Hands.

Visual Breakdown

During collection creation, the vesting schedule is previewed with three color-coded segments:

Segment	Color	Meaning
Bind portion	Purple	Immediately available
Cliff portion	Yellow	Unlocks at cliff event
Vesting portion	Pink	Gradually released

What Can You Do During Vesting?

Claim unlocked tokens at any time — no penalty
Claim everything early — but with a steep penalty
Wait for full vesting — and earn Diamond Hands rewards

Claiming Tokens How to withdraw tokens and understand penalties

Diamond Hands Bonus rewards for patient holders