You raise some valid points, but I have to disagree.
While today’s market conditions are favorable, they are not the sole determinant of success. Lava’s ability to deliver robust utility and infrastructure will be the true driver of demand and long-term value.
Unlocking tokens too soon without strong utility risks creating the exact price chart issues you mention. By extending the lock-up, Lava can ensure the network effect is supported by utility, staking rewards, and real adoption - not short-term speculative activity.
A shorter extension (e.g., 6 months) might achieve the same objectives, balancing your concerns with the need for stability during this critical growth phase, but today’s roadmap highlights that the next year will be highly productive and critical for the project’s development, making this extension a strategic decision. I think this is the key moment here.
This proposal isn’t about price control but ensuring the ecosystem matures enough to sustain growth. Timing token unlocks to match utility expansion protects both early and new investors while driving lasting success.