LayerZero Executes $95M ZRO Token Buyback

September 22, 2025 – In a move underscoring its long-term commitment to sustainability, the LayerZero ZRO token buyback has emerged as one of the largest protocol-led repurchases of the year. The LayerZero Foundation confirmed it has bought back 50 million ZRO tokens equivalent to 5% of the total 1 billion supply from early investors. Valued at roughly $95 million at market prices of $1.90 per ZRO, the buyback helps counter recent selling pressure following token unlocks and adds to over $150 million in cumulative repurchases this year.

LayerZero’s Buyback Strategy and Unlocks

Launched in June 2024 with a $3B fully diluted valuation, LayerZero has built a reputation as the leading omnichain interoperability protocol connecting 50+ blockchains. Its ZRO token was partially distributed via an 8.5% airdrop to foster community engagement, while backers like a16z Crypto remain heavily involved. The foundation’s buyback comes shortly after a 25.71M ZRO unlock (worth $49M), which had temporarily pressured prices down 2.6%.

By purchasing 50M tokens back into treasury, LayerZero both absorbs supply and signals strong confidence in its future. The move follows an earlier $55M buyback tied to a16z in April, bringing total repurchases this year to $150M, one of the highest among altcoin projects. The concerns are still hanging around its unlocks with just 25% circulation.

Buybacks Across the Crypto Market

Token buybacks have become a recurring theme in 2025 as projects seek to enhance token value through supply control. Here’s a snapshot of notable moves this year:

Market Implications for ZRO

For LayerZero, the ZRO token buyback neutralizes dilution risks, steadies the ecosystem, and reaffirms confidence from both the foundation and its partners.

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Beyond LayerZero, this trend highlights how buybacks are becoming a marker of protocol maturity. By prioritizing scarcity and stability, interoperability projects like LayerZero and its Stargate acquisition (valued at $110M in ZRO swaps) could catalyze broader DeFi adoption. With mainnet V2 audits scheduled for Q3 2025, LayerZero’s trajectory as the “omnichain rail” looks set to continue, though regulatory scrutiny on token repurchases remains a watchpoint.

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KOLsMediaCommunity

@LayerZero_Core This is just the beginning of something great for interoperability.

"LayerZero Foundation executed a buyback of 50 million ZRO from early investors, representing 5% of token supply. https://t.co/lai9ZMkgkA"— @

The_noble_One

@Eldonmusteee

1 day ago

🟦 LayerZero Foundation ซื้อคืน $ZRO กว่า 50 ล้านเหรียญ 💥 ล่าสุด LayerZero Foundation ซื้อคืนโทเค็น $ZRO 50 ล้านเหรียญ (5% ของ Supply) จากนักลงทุนกลุ่มแรก 🎯 รวมทั้งปีนี้ซื้อคืนไปแล้วมากกว่า $150M (รวมดีลใหญ่กับ a16z Crypto เมื่อเดือนเมษายน) 🚀 . 📌 ไฮไลต์สำคัญ . 1️⃣ รายได้จาก https://t.co/CIxilV8fEd

"LayerZero Foundation executed a buyback of 50 million ZRO from early investors, representing 5% of token supply. https://t.co/lai9ZMkgkA"— @

peterpriew 🔴✨🥷

@PriewPeter

1 day ago

@LayerZero_Core As it should be 🔥

"LayerZero Foundation executed a buyback of 50 million ZRO from early investors, representing 5% of token supply. https://t.co/lai9ZMkgkA"— @

SmartecVitalik

@Smartecio

2 days ago

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