Why Vesting Exists
Vesting is a time-based token release mechanism - not staking, not a lockup. When you purchase JIL tokens, they become available to sell after a defined cliff period. This prevents mass sell-offs at DEX launch and protects all holders by ensuring new supply enters the market gradually rather than all at once.
JIL is SEC-compliant as a utility token. Vesting is voluntary - you choose to participate in a token sale knowing the vesting terms upfront. There is no forced lockup, no yield obligation, and no penalty for holding past your cliff. Your tokens simply become available on a predictable schedule.
Tiered Cliff Schedule
| Phase | Price | Platform Allocation | Base Cliff | Allocation Cliff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders (Now-Apr 30) | $0.09 | 15% | 60 days | 120 days |
| Phase 2 (May 1) | $0.11 | 12.5% | 60 days | 120 days |
| Phase 3 (Jun 1) | $0.13 | 10% | 60 days | 120 days |
| Phase 4 (Jul 1) | $0.15 | 7.5% | 45 days | 90 days |
| Phase 5 (Aug 1) | $0.17 | 5% | 30 days | 60 days |
| Phase 6 (Sep 1) | $0.19 | 2.5% | 21 days | 45 days |
| Strategic Reserve (Oct 1) | $0.21 | By arrangement | 14 days | 14 days |
Later buyers get shorter cliffs because they pay a higher price and take on less upside risk.
Base Tokens vs. Bonus Tokens
When you purchase JIL, your allocation is split into two parts: base tokens and bonus tokens. Each part vests on its own schedule. Base tokens become available after the base cliff, and bonus tokens become available after the bonus cliff - which is always longer.
If you buy during the Founders phase, your base tokens become available after 60 days, and your bonus tokens after 120 days.
The bonus cliff is always 2x the base cliff, except for the Strategic Reserve phase where both cliffs are 14 days. This staggered structure ensures that bonus supply enters the market well after base tokens have begun circulating, reducing concentrated selling pressure.
The 10% Daily Sale Cap
Once your cliff ends, you cannot sell your entire balance at once. The 10% daily sale cap is a protocol-level enforcement - not a suggestion. Each day, you can sell up to 10% of your current token balance, and no more.
Example: You hold 100,000 JIL after your cliff ends. Day 1: you can sell up to 10,000 JIL. Your remaining balance is 90,000. Day 2: you can sell up to 9,000 JIL (10% of 90,000). Day 3: you can sell up to 8,100 JIL (10% of 81,000). This gradual release prevents any single holder from crashing the market.
The cap resets daily at 00:00 UTC. It applies to all holders equally - including the team.
Wallet Visibility
The JIL Wallet dashboard gives you full visibility into your vesting status. You can see:
- Total token balance (base + bonus)
- Cliff countdown timer
- Available-to-sell amount (updated daily)
- Vesting schedule visualization
- Transaction history with cliff status
- Upcoming availability dates
Strategic Reserve Buyers
The Strategic Reserve round opens October 2026 at $0.21 per token. It requires a minimum $25,000 commitment and comes with the shortest cliff of any phase - just 14 days for both base and bonus tokens. This phase is designed for institutional and high-conviction buyers entering close to DEX launch.
Learn more about the Strategic Reserve round
Why No Staking
JIL does not offer staking. This is deliberate, not an oversight. Staking programs can be classified as securities by the SEC because they involve yield promises on deposited assets. JIL is structured as a utility token - it powers the settlement network, wallet, and bridge. Offering staking would compromise that classification.
Your tokens vest on a predictable schedule. There are no yield promises, no APY claims, and no lock-up penalties.