Track token vesting before you sell

To track vesting before selling incentive tokens, compare the project’s schedule with the amount your wallet can actually claim and transfer. Vesting is the gradual release of tokens over time. A published date alone does not show whether tokens are already available, still locked, or subject to a separate sale restriction.

Where can I find my token’s vesting schedule?

Start with the project’s token distribution page or grant terms, and identify the allocation that applies to you. Check the start date, total amount, release pattern and end date. A cliff is a period when nothing vests; after it ends, tokens may unlock all at once or begin releasing in smaller amounts. For example, a linear schedule releases a similar share each day or month.

Look for the vesting contract address and network in the project’s official materials. A schedule may be held in a contract, managed by a claim page, or tracked off-chain by the issuer. The method matters because an advertised schedule and your wallet’s available balance may not match. For a separate guide to the costs of swapping tokens, see sushiswap.

What should I record as tokens unlock?

Keep a simple table or calendar for each grant. Record the total allocation, tokens already claimed, next release date and amount, and any rule that limits transfers. “Vested” means earned under the schedule; “claimable” means you can withdraw them from the contract. Those are not always the same as tokens you can sell: a separate lock or transfer rule may still apply.

• Allocation: the amount assigned to your wallet or grant.
• Released: the total made available so far, including amounts already claimed.
• Next unlock: the date and amount expected under the schedule.
• Available now: the balance you can claim, transfer and sell today.

Update the record after each claim. If releases happen in steps, mark the next step rather than estimating a daily amount. If the schedule is linear, a calendar reminder near each planned sale date can help you check the balance again before acting.

How do I check what I can sell today?

Use the project’s claim page or the relevant block explorer to inspect the contract and your wallet’s balance. A block explorer is a site that displays public blockchain records. Confirm that the address and network match the project’s official details, then check the contract’s releasable amount or the claim page’s available balance. A wallet balance shows what you hold; it does not prove that every token was part of the grant or that no transfer rule applies.

Before selling, compare the available amount with the next scheduled release and any transfer limits. Check the token and network in your wallet, and make sure the destination or trading pair accepts that token. The useful number is the amount that is both released and transferable now. Keep the remaining locked amount on your calendar, and revise the plan if the project changes its terms or contract.