Story (IP) has announced a six-month delay in the token unlock for early investors and team members, originally scheduled for February 2026, now postponed to August. This decision, supported by major investors such as a16z and Polychain Capital, aims to reduce short-term selling pressure and market volatility. The board intends to use this period to focus on revenue growth, product-market fit validation, and collaborations with major AI companies. Under the revised schedule, 25% of tokens will unlock 18 months post-TGE, with the remainder released linearly by the 42nd month. The Story Foundation noted that the unlock arrangements have not been officially confirmed externally.