VestreamIf you have ever bought a newly launched token, you have almost certainly relied on UNCX without knowing it. UNCX Network, formerly Unicrypt, is one of the oldest and most widely used token lockers and vesting platforms in DeFi. When a project says its liquidity is "locked" or its team tokens are "vested," UNCX is frequently the contract enforcing it.
This guide explains what UNCX is, the difference between its locker and vesting products, which chains it runs on, and, importantly, how to see the live unlock schedule for any UNCX vesting position.
What is UNCX (UNCX Network)?
UNCX is an on-chain infrastructure provider that lets token projects lock and vest tokens using audited smart contracts. Rather than trusting a team's promise not to sell, holders can verify on-chain that liquidity or allocations are locked for a defined period. It launched as Unicrypt in 2020 and rebranded to UNCX Network as it expanded across chains.
UNCX = audited smart contracts that lock LP tokens and vest team/investor allocations, so anyone can verify a project's lockups on-chain instead of taking the team's word for it.
UNCX locker vs UNCX vesting, what's the difference?
People search for the "UNCX locker" and "UNCX vesting" as if they're one thing, but they solve two different problems:
- Liquidity locker: Locks a project's liquidity-pool (LP) tokens for a set time so the team can't pull liquidity (a "rug pull"). This is the classic "liquidity locked via UNCX" badge you see on launchpads and DEX tools.
- Token vesting: Releases a team, investor, or advisor allocation gradually on a schedule (cliff + linear or stepped tranches), the same mechanics as any vesting contract, enforced on-chain.
For token holders trying to understand future sell pressure, the vesting side is what matters, it tells you how many tokens unlock, and when.
Which chains does UNCX support?
UNCX is multi-chain. Its locker and vesting products are deployed across major EVM networks including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon and Base, among others. Because the contracts are chain-specific, a single token can have separate UNCX locks on each chain it lives on, which is why a cross-chain view matters when you're assessing a token's real unlock schedule.
How do you track a UNCX vesting or unlock schedule?
UNCX's own dashboard shows individual locks, but it doesn't give you a wallet-level or cross-protocol view. To see every UNCX vesting position for a wallet or token, plus the upcoming unlock dates and amounts, you can use a dedicated tracker:
- 1Open the UNCX unlock tracker on Vestream to see live UNCX vesting activity, locked value, and upcoming unlocks.
- 2Or paste any wallet address into the free wallet scanner, it finds UNCX vestings (and every other major protocol) with no sign-up.
- 3Set an alert so you're notified before each UNCX unlock cliff, rather than finding out after the tokens hit the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UNCX the same as Unicrypt?
Yes. UNCX Network is the rebranded name for Unicrypt, which launched in 2020. The contracts and products are the same lineage.
Does 'liquidity locked on UNCX' mean a token is safe?
It reduces one specific risk, the team pulling liquidity, but it is not a guarantee of safety. Always check the lock duration, how much of the supply is locked, and the team/investor vesting schedule, not just whether a lock exists.
How can I see when UNCX tokens unlock?
Use a cross-protocol unlock tracker. Vestream indexes UNCX vesting on-chain and shows the upcoming unlock dates and amounts per token and per wallet, with free alerts before each cliff.