Supply States
Supply states are the three categories Tokenomist uses to classify a token's total supply: Released (unlocked and accessible), Unreleased (still in vesting with a predetermined release date), and Untracked (supply that cannot be on-chain verified or categorized). This breakdown is visible in the tooltip when hovering over the Released Progress bar on token detail pages.
TradFi parallel — Like classifying a company's shares into freely tradeable (public float), locked in escrow (restricted stock with a known unlock date), and unaccounted (shares in unknown or unverified custody) — giving a complete picture of where all shares sit.
Key Takeaways
- 01Three mutually exclusive categories: Released (unlocked and accessible), Unreleased (in vesting with known release dates), and Untracked (cannot be on-chain verified)
- 02Visible as a tooltip breakdown when hovering over the Released Progress bar on Tokenomist's token detail pages
- 03Released supply includes all tokens that have exited their locked state — whether actively trading or still held by insiders
- 04Unreleased supply has a predetermined release date tracked on Tokenomist's unlock calendar — it decreases over time as vesting milestones pass
- 05Untracked supply represents a transparency gap — the larger this portion, the more uncertainty exists in the overall supply analysis
How It Works
Tokenomist's supply states framework divides a token's total supply into three mutually exclusive categories, providing full transparency into where every token sits at any given moment. This classification is visible as a tooltip breakdown when you hover over the Released Progress bar on any token detail page.
Released supply encompasses all tokens that have exited their locked state and are accessible to their designated recipients. This includes tokens that are actively circulating on exchanges, tokens held in insider wallets after vesting completion, and tokens that have been claimed from distribution contracts. Released does not mean sold — a founding team's tokens can be fully released but still held in a multisig wallet. Unreleased supply covers tokens that remain in vesting contracts with a predetermined release date. These tokens have a known future unlock schedule that Tokenomist tracks and displays on the unlock calendar. Unreleased supply decreases over time as vesting milestones are reached and tokens transition to the Released state.
Untracked supply is the portion of total supply that Tokenomist cannot on-chain verify or categorize into Released or Unreleased. This includes tokens in wallets not associated with any known allocation category, supply held by entities that have not disclosed their vesting terms, and tokens in contracts that cannot be programmatically classified. Untracked supply represents a transparency gap — the larger the Untracked portion, the less confident you can be in the overall supply analysis. Tokenomist surfaces this metric explicitly rather than hiding it, so users can factor this uncertainty into their assessment.
Real World Examples
Hyperliquid: Supply State Transparency
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Hovering over Hyperliquid's Released Progress bar on Tokenomist reveals the breakdown of HYPE supply across Released, Unreleased, and Untracked states. This helps analysts understand what portion of HYPE has exited vesting, what remains locked with known release dates, and what portion lacks on-chain verification.
Ethereum: Minimal Untracked Supply
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Ethereum's supply states show a high percentage in the Released category with minimal Untracked supply, owing to the transparency of its proof-of-stake mechanism and the absence of traditional vesting contracts. Nearly all ETH can be classified with high confidence.
Worldcoin: Significant Unreleased Allocation
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Worldcoin's supply states show a large Unreleased portion due to extended vesting schedules for team, investor, and community allocations. The Released Progress bar reveals how early the project is in its supply distribution lifecycle, with substantial unlocks scheduled over several years.
Solana: Untracked Supply Considerations
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Solana's supply states include an Untracked portion related to staking reward emissions and foundation-held tokens whose exact vesting terms have evolved over time. Tokenomist surfaces this Untracked category explicitly so users understand the limits of the supply classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three supply states on Tokenomist?
Released (tokens that have exited their locked state and are accessible to recipients), Unreleased (tokens still in vesting contracts with a known future release date), and Untracked (supply that cannot be on-chain verified or categorized). Together, these three states account for the entire total supply of a token.
Where can I see the supply states breakdown?
Hover over the Released Progress bar on any token detail page on Tokenomist. A tooltip appears showing the percentage and amount of supply in each of the three states: Released, Unreleased, and Untracked.
What does Untracked supply mean and should I be concerned?
Untracked supply is the portion of total supply that Tokenomist cannot on-chain verify or assign to a known allocation category. A large Untracked percentage means there is less transparency into that token's supply dynamics. It does not necessarily mean something is wrong, but it does increase uncertainty in supply analysis and should be factored into risk assessment.
How does supply transition between states?
Supply flows primarily from Unreleased to Released as vesting milestones are reached and tokens unlock. Untracked supply can move to Released or Unreleased as Tokenomist gains new on-chain data or projects disclose additional information about their allocations. The Released Progress bar on Tokenomist updates in real time as these transitions occur.
Does Released supply mean the tokens are circulating on exchanges?
Not necessarily. Released means the tokens have exited their locked state and are accessible to their recipients. This includes tokens actively trading on exchanges, but also tokens still held in insider wallets, team multisigs, or treasury addresses. Released is a broader category than circulating supply.
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Supply-side analysis for educational purposes. Not financial advice. Verify assumption and precision labels on the relevant token page.