NEAR Protocol (NEAR) token unlock schedule
NEAR Protocol had released 1.27B NEAR by 1 Oct 2026, 81.2% of the 1.56B NEAR on its schedule. The next unlock, on 1 Nov 2026, adds 5.7M NEAR (0.36% of the scheduled total), about $26.4M at today's price of $4.67. The schedule reaches full release in Oct 2030.
NEAR Protocol tokens released over time
Upcoming NEAR Protocol unlocks
| Date | NEAR | Of schedule | Value today | Goes to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026Next | 5.7M | 0.36% | $26.4M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Dec 2026 | 5.9M | 0.38% | $27.3M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Jan 2027 | 5.9M | 0.38% | $27.3M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Feb 2027 | 5.3M | 0.34% | $24.7M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Mar 2027 | 5.9M | 0.38% | $27.3M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Apr 2027 | 5.7M | 0.36% | $26.4M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 May 2027 | 5.9M | 0.38% | $27.3M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Jun 2027 | 5.7M | 0.36% | $26.4M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Jul 2027 | 5.9M | 0.38% | $27.3M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Aug 2027 | 5.9M | 0.38% | $27.3M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Sep 2027 | 5.7M | 0.36% | $26.4M | Epoch Rewards |
| 1 Oct 2027 | 6.0M | 0.39% | $28.1M | Epoch Rewards |
Who receives NEAR Protocol tokens
NEAR Protocol unlock FAQ
When is the next NEAR Protocol unlock?
On 1 Nov 2026, when 5.7M NEAR unlock, 0.36% of the scheduled total, worth about $26.4M at today's price.
How much NEAR is unlocked?
1.27B NEAR, 81.2% of the scheduled total, by 1 Oct 2026.
When will NEAR Protocol be fully unlocked?
Oct 2030, on NEAR Protocol's published schedule.
Who receives the next NEAR Protocol unlock?
The 1 Nov 2026 release goes to Epoch Rewards (5.7M).
Who is behind NEAR Protocol?
NAUT lists 7 people on the NEAR Protocol team and 22 backers, including 6th Man Ventures, A.Capital Ventures and Alameda Research.
NAUT builds this schedule from NEAR Protocol's published tokenomics, as monthly snapshots of what each allocation holds, so it shows releases on paper, not on-chain transfers. Values use $4.67 on CoinGecko, 28 Oct 2026. Not financial advice. See NEAR Protocol on NAUT for its funding, team and contacts.