Trump-Backed World Liberty Puts $5.3 Million Price Tag on 'Guaranteed Access' to Team
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance project linked to Donald Trump and his sons, approved a new measure granting large investors team access based on financial commitment. Nearly all governance participants voted to adopt a three-tier system linked to its native token and to USD1, its $4.5 billion stablecoin. The top tier, “super node,” requires locking 50 million WLFI tokens (about $5.3 million) for at least 180 days, in exchange for direct access to WLFI executives, though not necessarily the founders. Lower tiers offer other benefits, such as stablecoin exchange rights. The governance change aims to reward committed ecosystem participants and deter opportunistic partners. Participation in governance and reward eligibility also now require stakers to lock tokens and vote in decisions. WLFI’s changes come amid a Congressional investigation into a $500 million UAE investment and concerns voiced by lawmakers—including Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Elizabeth Warren—about the Trump family's crypto activities, possible national security risks, and banking charter ambitions. Trump affiliates are also promoting related crypto projects, such as a Solana-based meme coin, with exclusive events for top holders.
