Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial to Launch WLFI Token Trading on September 1: A New Era for Governance and Market Access

World Liberty Financial, linked to Donald Trump, is set to launch WLFI token trading on September 1. The token will be listed on the Ethereum network and will be available for trading on decentralized exchanges first, with centralized exchange listings expected later. The launch will provide new opportunities for investors to buy into the project beyond the presale rounds. WLFI has developed a wallet-based claiming system called the Lockbox to manage the rollout.

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a blockchain-based financial services platform, is set to launch its native token, WLFI, on the Ethereum mainnet on September 1, 2025. The token will be available for trading on decentralized exchanges first, with centralized exchange listings expected later. This launch provides new opportunities for investors to buy into the project beyond the presale rounds.

The WLFI token launch follows a $2.26 billion funding round led by affiliated entity ALT5 Sigma, with the token priced at $0.20 per unit. Early investors who participated in the $0.015 and $0.05 rounds will receive an immediate 20% unlock of their allocations. The remaining 80% will be subject to a community governance vote, allowing holders to decide the unlocking schedule [3].

WLFI has developed a wallet-based claiming system called the Lockbox to manage the rollout. The Lockbox smart contract, audited by Web3 security firm Cyfrin, will process all token claims. Users must activate the Lockbox between August 25 and 31 to claim their tokens [1].

The project has raised $550 million from over 85,000 presale investors and has a reserve of $76.9 million set aside to support stability. It is backed by Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure to ensure secure and transparent data feeds. The project’s roadmap shows that all allocations for founders, advisors, and team members will remain locked, aiming to limit immediate sell-offs [2].

The WLFI token launch is a key test case for whether DeFi projects can balance massive investor hype with mechanisms designed for long-term stability. The controlled release strategy, supported by smart contract infrastructure, aims to manage market volatility and prevent dumping by early investors. The use of community governance for the remaining token vesting underscores a shift toward decentralized decision-making within the project [3].

World Liberty Financial’s migration to the Ethereum mainnet marks a pivotal phase in its development. With growing institutional backing and strategic partnerships, the project is positioning itself within a broader trend of politically linked digital finance initiatives. However, long-term success will depend on market adoption, governance stability, and continued investor confidence.

References:
[1] https://www.coinspeaker.com/trump-familys-world-liberty-financial-wlfi-token-finally-launches-on-ethereum/
[2] https://coinedition.com/world-liberty-financial-wlfi-token-launch-ethereum-september-1/
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-world-liberty-financial-token-launches-ethereum-sept-1-2-26b-raise-2508/