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Cliff

A period during token vesting where no tokens are released, followed by a large unlock at the cliff date.

Definition

A period during token vesting where no tokens are released, followed by a large unlock at the cliff date. A 6-month cliff with 2-year linear vesting means nothing unlocks for 6 months, then tokens release gradually over the remaining 18 months. Cliffs prevent early selling from team and investors.

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