Trump-Backed WLFI Token Nears Exchange Debut After Overwhelming Vote

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi protocol reportedly backed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his family, may soon see its governance token become tradable on secondary markets. A community vote on Snapshot concluded with 99% approval to allow WLFI token transfers and listings, signaling strong support for broader accessibility.

WLFI raised approximately $590 million during its pre-sale last year, attracting high-profile investors such as Tron founder Justin Sun, who purchased $30 million worth of tokens. The protocol is building a decentralized lending and borrowing platform and issues a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin called USD1.

The WLFI token grants holders governance rights within the protocol but has been locked since its initial sale. Until now, investors have been unable to trade, buy, or transfer their holdings. With the new proposal passed, WLFI will initiate a phased unlock strategy. A portion of the presale tokens will unlock at the start of trading, while the remainder will require a second community vote to finalize the vesting schedule.

Tokens allocated to the founding team, advisors, and insiders will remain locked longer to demonstrate long-term commitment and align incentives, according to the proposal. The protocol noted that details on eligibility and exact unlock dates will be finalized in the coming weeks.

The move positions WLFI to enter the broader DeFi token market, potentially boosting liquidity and visibility. As interest grows in politically affiliated crypto projects, WLFI’s exchange debut could draw further attention from both crypto traders and political circles.

With regulatory clarity and strong investor backing, WLFI could become a major player in the decentralized finance space.