World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency platform associated with former U.S. President Donald Trump, has been actively engaging with blockchain projects, offering them a token swap arrangement. Under this proposal, interested projects are encouraged to acquire at least $10 million worth of WLFI tokens, subject to a 10% transaction fee. In return, World Liberty Financial commits to purchasing an equivalent amount of the blockchain’s native token.
Another blockchain initiative confirmed receiving a similar offer, requiring a minimum purchase of $10 million, with projects investing $15 million qualifying for priority consideration from WLFI.
WLFI tokens are projected to reach a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of $1.5 billion, with the platform’s official launch scheduled for the third quarter of the year. Reports indicate that the token exchange arrangement will not include a vesting period, with the token transfers calculated based on the $1.5 billion FDV.
Potential Liquidity Boost for Blockchain Participants
The token swap initiative aims to enhance liquidity for participating blockchain projects, as WLFI pledges to purchase their native tokens. Prospective participants are required to undergo an initial meeting, followed by a virtual discussion with World Liberty Financial’s co-founder, Zak Folkman, to finalize the terms.
To date, over 24 billion WLFI tokens have been sold at $0.05 per token, amounting to approximately $1.2 billion in total sales. While Eric Trump is the only Trump family member formally involved in the project, serving on its board of managers, financial benefits for the Trump family remain substantial.
An LLC affiliated with the Trump family holds significant rights within the project, including 60% of its equity, 75% of the revenue generated from WLFI token sales, and ownership of 22.5 billion WLFI tokens. Based on the public sale price, these holdings are estimated to be worth around $1.1 billion.
Future Plans and Financial Strategy
Launched in September 2024 during Trump’s campaign, World Liberty Financial aims to provide users access to third-party decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, facilitate stablecoin yield generation, and offer cryptocurrency loans.
In a recent update on social media platform X, WLFI emphasized that adjustments in its crypto holdings are part of routine treasury management activities. The company clarified that these movements are intended to cover operational expenses, fees, and other business requirements. WLFI also stated that no tokens are being sold but are instead being reallocated to maintain financial stability and efficiency, dismissing speculation surrounding its treasury practices.
