The Dreaded ZRO Token Unlock: Will It Sink or Swim?

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It appears that the esteemed LayerZero native token, the ZRO, has decided to take a little nap—or perhaps it’s more of a full-on snooze—down 2% in the past 24 hours and a rather distressing 17% in the last week. Yes, the price continues its downward spiral as we all brace for the token unlock that’s set to make waves (though likely of the disastrous kind).

On June 19, the token plummeted to a mere $1.80—quite the comedown from its recent high of $3. It’s been a rough time for this altcoin, with losses now exceeding a rather dramatic 31% in just the last month of 2025. One might say things are looking a bit… gloomy.

And Now, The Token Unlock

The intraday dip wasn’t anything earth-shattering, mind you—just the usual flailing in the general chaos of the crypto market. But, my dear friends, LayerZero is staring down the barrel of a significant token unlock, and that’s where the fun truly begins.

🟣 Weekly Insider Unlocks : 16 – 22 June ’25

🔥 230.0m+ 🔥

Insider Unlocks Highlights 🔓:$FTN (4.66%) – $89.00m$ZRO (21.63%) – $46.40m$ZK (20.91%) – $37.90m$ARB (1.91%) – $31.63m$ID (11.23%) – $7.94m#MELANIA (6.58%) – $6.61m
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( % of cir. supply)

— Tokenomist (prev. TokenUnlocks) (@Tokenomist_ai) June 13, 2025

Tokenomist, those ever-so-helpful market watchers, have crunched the numbers, and it seems that a staggering $46 million worth of ZRO is set to enter circulation. Oh, what fun. This looming unlock is scheduled for June 20, which could bring even more downward pressure, as if that’s what we need right now.

Tokenomist is quick to point out that the ZRO unlock will be no small matter, accounting for a full 23.13% of the circulating supply. A rather sizable chunk, I daresay. So, if you’re a ZRO holder, best prepare your fragile little heart for what’s to come.

“$ZRO leads this week in terms of unlock size relative to its circulating supply. This event marks the very beginning of insider unlocks, covering allocations to strategic partners and core contributors,” said the analysts at Tokenomist in a post on X. Yes, strategic partners… because nothing says “stability” like insiders holding more than 50% of the total supply.

Now, for those of you looking for the silver lining, don’t worry—there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Beginning June 20, the protocol will enter a two-year monthly vesting period. This means a constant, gentle supply overhang for the next two years. It’s like waiting for your toast to pop up after you’ve already eaten breakfast. Riveting, really.

ZRO Holders, It’s Your Time to Shine

But wait, there’s more! The good people of LayerZero have decided that on June 20, 2025, ZRO holders will get to participate in a vote that could—brace yourselves—determine whether or not a protocol fee is implemented. It’s like choosing between a rock and a hard place, only with slightly more crypto drama.

The vote will remain open until June 27, giving the community ample time to decide whether LayerZero should activate a protocol fee on every network message. If this passes, the collected fees would be used to buy back and burn ZRO tokens, which—let’s be honest—doesn’t exactly sound like a picnic in the park.

The quorum for this vote? A modest 50.40%, with a simple majority required to seal the deal. So, if you’re a ZRO holder, you might want to start practicing your voting hand. It could be your only chance to avert disaster (or, you know, contribute to it). 😏

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2025-06-19 18:57