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How Does Accelerated Vesting Impact a Project’s Circulating Supply and Market Capitalization?

Accelerated vesting increases the rate at which tokens are released, immediately increasing the circulating supply. This puts downward pressure on the token price, potentially lowering the market capitalization.

While the Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV) remains unchanged, the increased supply can signal a lack of confidence or a desire for early exit by stakeholders, which often leads to negative market sentiment.

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