In a landmark governance decision, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a token project backed by the Trump family, has officially received near-unanimous approval to make its native token, $WLFI, tradable.
The governance vote, which ran from July 9 to July 16, concluded with an overwhelming 99.94% of participants in favor of opening token trading.
The pivotal move transitions the WLFI ecosystem from a closed, permissioned structure to a more open model, enabling peer-to-peer transfers and eventual access to secondary markets.
The decision is seen as a major step toward broader decentralization and utility for the token, as holders will now be able to participate more freely in governance and token-related activities.
Phased Rollout of Trading and Continued Supply Restrictions
WLFI trading will not commence all at once but will follow a phased rollout plan.
Initially, only a portion of the tokens sold during early fundraising rounds will be unlocked for trading, providing liquidity while maintaining control over the circulating supply.
Founders, advisors, and other large stakeholders, including the Trump family, will remain under lock-up agreements.
These tokens will only become available for trading after future governance votes determine the timing and terms of their release.
The mechanism aims to promote long-term commitment and prevent rapid sell-offs that could destabilize the token’s value early on.
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Token Sales Raised $550 Million; Trump Family Holds Significant Stake
The WLFI token was previously offered in two fundraising rounds, generating substantial capital.
In October 2024, the project raised approximately $300 million by selling 20 billion tokens at $0.015 each.
A second round followed in January 2025, raising another $250 million by selling 5 billion tokens at $0.05 each, bringing the total raised to $550 million.
The Trump family reportedly holds a significant stake, amounting to roughly 15.75 billion tokens.
Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron, are listed as official advisors to the project.
Combined with other crypto ventures, the family’s blockchain investments are estimated to have added $620 million to their overall net worth.
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Regulatory Monitoring and On-Chain Compliance Measures Underway
With trading now approved, WLFI has begun preparations for increased oversight and compliance.
The project has partnered with blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs to monitor on-chain activity and ensure transparency as trading expands.
While no formal regulatory challenges have been raised to date, WLFI’s growing visibility, especially due to its Trump family connections, may attract attention from U.S. lawmakers and financial watchdogs.
The integration of compliance tools and the retention of trading restrictions for insiders appear to be proactive steps to mitigate potential regulatory scrutiny.
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Previous Milestones and Strategic Partnerships Drive WLFI’s Ecosystem Growth
This latest governance vote builds on a series of prior community-driven milestones and partnerships.
In May 2025, WLFI secured 99.96% approval to conduct a $1 test airdrop aimed at validating its smart contract systems and rewarding early supporters.
Furthermore, WLFI has launched USD1, a stablecoin integrated with KernelDAO, allowing users to restake it for added DeFi utility.
Partnerships with Alchemy Pay have also expanded access to WLFI’s ecosystem, enabling global users to purchase stablecoins like USD1, USDe, and ENA through Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
These developments underscore WLFI’s ambition to bridge traditional finance and decentralized technology, while the move to tradability marks a new phase in its market journey.
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