Trump-Backed WLFI Token Opens to Public Trading After Exclusive Launch
Initially launched as an exclusive cryptocurrency for wealthy investors, the Trump-linked WLFI token will soon become available to the general public following a community vote.
According to World Liberty Financial’s official website, the Ethereum-based governance token is preparing to enter its next phase—one centered on community ownership and engagement. This means WLFI will be tradable on cryptocurrency exchanges, marking a significant shift from its original invite-only model.
“This would mark a major milestone in the development of the World Liberty Financial ecosystem and opens the door for broader community participation, access, and protocol development,” the token’s website stated.
Governance tokens like WLFI allow holders to vote on key decisions related to the project’s development and direction, while also functioning as tradable digital assets. Though the project has not disclosed which exchanges will list WLFI, the site noted, “With strong demand from community members and partners, many community members have said that the timing is right to make WLFI tradable and initiate this next chapter in our collective journey.”
Originally, WLFI was only available to accredited investors, but the upcoming phase will see some of those tokens unlocked for public sale. The rest will remain locked under longer vesting schedules, the project explained.
World Liberty Financial is a decentralized finance (DeFi) project co-founded by Chase Herro and Zak Folkman, with involvement from the Trump and Witkoff families. The initiative was first teased last year by Eric Trump and aims to offer crypto-based lending and borrowing services—though its official launch is still pending, and details remain sparse.
DeFi, short for decentralized finance, seeks to eliminate traditional financial intermediaries like banks by using blockchain-based applications. While promising, the sector is known for its volatility, frequent hacks, and risks of large investor losses.
The project has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers—especially Democrats—over potential conflicts of interest linked to President Trump’s financial involvement. Recent disclosures revealed that Trump earned $57.3 million from WLFI token sales, raising concerns about ethics and transparency.
As WLFI prepares to go public, it marks a notable moment in the evolution of politically-affiliated crypto ventures, blending celebrity backing with the high-stakes world of decentralized finance.
