zkSync Token Unlock Schedule
Track ZK token unlocks and vesting releases for zkSync. View upcoming unlock dates, cliff schedules, and circulating supply impact.
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Track ZK token unlocks and vesting releases for zkSync. View upcoming unlock dates, cliff schedules, and circulating supply impact.
Detailed breakdown of all scheduled ZK token unlocks
Track historical unlock events and their impact on price
Key questions and answers about zkSync token unlocks and vesting schedule
zkSync's token unlock schedule spans from June 17, 2024 to May 17, 2027 (~35 months), releasing a total of 21,000,000,000 ZK tokens across 26 unlock events. The initial circulating supply at TGE was 0% of total supply. As of now, 32.8% of all tokens have been unlocked.
ZK has a total supply of 21,000,000,000 tokens. As of April 2026, approximately 32.8% (6,880,125,000 tokens) are in circulation, while 67.2% (14,119,875,000 tokens) remain locked in vesting contracts.
The next ZK token unlock is scheduled for April 17, 2026 (today), releasing 291,375,000 tokens (1.4% of total supply). This unlock represents 4.4% of zkSync's current market cap.
Recipient breakdown for this unlock:
Token unlocks increase circulating supply, which can create selling pressure. The largest upcoming ZK unlock releases 4.4% of market cap worth of tokens on April 17, 2026. In total, 14 upcoming unlocks will release 4,079,250,000 tokens (19.4% of total supply).
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.
ZK token unlocks are distributed to 4 groups: Community, Foundation, Investors, and Insiders. The largest allocation (37.4%) goes to Community.
Community (37.4%) — 7,854,000,000 ZK:
Foundation (29.3%) — 6,153,000,000 ZK:
Investors (17.2%) — 3,612,000,000 ZK:
Insiders (16.1%) — 3,381,000,000 ZK:
All ZK tokens will be fully vested by May 17, 2027 approximately 13 months from now. Currently 32.8% of the total supply has been released, with 67.2% (14,119,875,000 tokens) remaining across 14 future unlock events.
