Question 1

What is the LAVA token unlock schedule?

Accepted Answer

Lava Network's token unlock schedule spans from July 30, 2024 to July 30, 2028 (~48 months), releasing a total of 1,000,000,000 LAVA tokens across 49 unlock events. The initial circulating supply at TGE was 0% of total supply. As of now, 50.7% of all tokens have been unlocked.

Lava Network's token unlock schedule spans from July 30, 2024 to July 30, 2028 (~48 months), releasing a total of 1,000,000,000 LAVA tokens across 49 unlock events. The initial circulating supply at TGE was 0% of total supply. As of now, 50.7% of all tokens have been unlocked.
- TGE date: 
July 30, 2024
- Final unlock: 
July 30, 2028
- Total unlock events: 
49
- Vesting duration: ~
48
 months
- Initial float: 
0
%
- Currently unlocked: 
50.7
%

Question 2

What is the total supply and circulating supply of LAVA?

Accepted Answer

LAVA has a total supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens. As of August 2026, approximately 38.8% (388,039,399 tokens) are in circulation per market data, while 49.3% (493,341,666 tokens) remain locked per the vesting schedule.

LAVA has a total supply of 1,000,000,000 tokens. As of August 2026, approximately 38.8% (388,039,399 tokens) are in circulation per market data, while 49.3% (493,341,666 tokens) remain locked per the vesting schedule.
- Total supply: 
1,000,000,000
 
LAVA
- Circulating (market): 
388,039,399
 (
38.8
%)
- Locked per schedule: 
493,341,666
 (
49.3
%)
- Unlocked but not yet in market: 
118,618,935
 (
11.9
%)

Question 3

When is the next LAVA token unlock?

Accepted Answer

The next LAVA token unlock is scheduled for August 30, 2026 (in 5 days), releasing 21,359,058 tokens (2.1% of total supply). This unlock represents 4.2% of Lava Network's current market cap.

The next LAVA token unlock is scheduled for August 30, 2026 (in 5 days), releasing 21,359,058 tokens (2.1% of total supply). This unlock represents 4.2% of Lava Network's current market cap.
- Date: 
August 30, 2026
 (
in 5 days
)
- Amount: 
21,359,058
 
LAVA
- % of total supply: 
2.1
%
- % of market cap: 
4.2
%
Recipient breakdown for this unlock:
- Community
: 
40
%
- Insiders
: 
36.8
%
- Investors
: 
23.2
%

Question 4

How do LAVA token unlocks affect the price?

Accepted Answer

Token unlocks increase circulating supply, which can create selling pressure. The largest upcoming LAVA unlock releases 4.2% of market cap worth of tokens on August 30, 2026. In total, 24 upcoming unlocks will release 493,341,667 tokens (49.3% of total supply).

Token unlocks increase circulating supply, which can create selling pressure. The largest upcoming LAVA unlock releases 4.2% of market cap worth of tokens on August 30, 2026. In total, 24 upcoming unlocks will release 493,341,667 tokens (49.3% of total supply).
- Largest unlock: 
4.2
% of market cap on 
August 30, 2026
- Largest unlock size: 
2.1
% of total supply
- Remaining unlocks: 
24
 events
- Remaining tokens to unlock: 
493,341,667
 
LAVA
 (
49.3
%)
Larger unlocks relative to market cap tend to generate stronger selling pressure. Unlocks going to investors and insiders are often considered higher-risk for price impact than those going to community or ecosystem pools.

Question 5

Who receives LAVA token unlocks?

Accepted Answer

LAVA token unlocks are distributed to 4 groups: Community, Insiders, Private Investors, and Foundation. The largest allocation (41%) goes to Community.

LAVA token unlocks are distributed to 4 groups: Community, Insiders, Private Investors, and Foundation. The largest allocation (41%) goes to Community.
Community
 (
41
%)
 — 410,000,000 LAVA
:
- R&D & Ecosystem
: 
31
%
 (25.0% at TGE , 12 Month Cliff, 36 Month Linear Vesting)
- Provider Drops
: 
6.6
%
 (48 Month Linear Vesting)
- Validator Rewards
: 
3.4
%
 (48 Month Linear Vesting)
Insiders
 (
27
%)
 — 270,000,000 LAVA
:
- Initial Core Contributors
: 
27
%
 (33% unlocked at year 2. Remaining 67% unlocks continuously from year 2 to year 4.)
Private Investors
 (
17
%)
 — 170,000,000 LAVA
:
- Early Backers
: 
17
%
 (33% unlocked at year 2. Remaining 67% unlocks continuously from year 2 to year 4.)
Foundation
 (
15
%)
 — 150,000,000 LAVA
:
- Future Initiatives
: 
15
%
 (100.0% at TGE )

Question 6

When will all LAVA tokens be fully vested?

Accepted Answer

All LAVA tokens will be fully vested by July 30, 2028 approximately 23 months from now. Currently 50.7% of the total supply has been released, with 49.3% (493,341,666 tokens) remaining across 24 future unlock events.

All LAVA tokens will be fully vested by July 30, 2028 approximately 23 months from now. Currently 50.7% of the total supply has been released, with 49.3% (493,341,666 tokens) remaining across 24 future unlock events.
- Released: 
50.7
% (
506,658,334
 
LAVA
)
- Remaining: 
49.3
% (
493,341,666
 
LAVA
)
- Final vesting date: 
July 30, 2028
- Time remaining: ~
23
 months
- Remaining events: 
24

Unlock Date	% of MCAP	Countdown
May 30, 2026	2.50%	3 months ago
Jun 30, 2026	2.50%	2 months ago
Jul 30, 2026	43.60%	26 days ago
Aug 30, 2026Next	4.20%	5 days left
Sep 30, 2026	4.00%	1 month left
Oct 30, 2026	3.90%	2 months left
Nov 30, 2026	3.70%	3 months left

Unlock Date	% of MCAP	Unlock Recipients	Unlock Impact
Jul 30, 2026	43.60%		-2.2%in 3 days
Jun 30, 2026	2.50%		-7.8%in 14 days
May 30, 2026	2.50%		-13.5%in 12 days
Apr 30, 2026	2.60%		-18.2%in 9 days
Mar 30, 2026	2.70%		-1.1%in 3 days
Feb 28, 2026	2.80%		-34.1%in 14 days
Jan 30, 2026	2.80%		-12.4%in 14 days
Average	-	-	-14.6%in 8 days

Lava NetworkLAVA

Lava Network Token Unlock Schedule

Lava NetworkLAVA

Lava Network Token Unlock Schedule