Binance rolls out transparency tools showing insider token holdings

Binance users will now be able to see how concentrated token ownership is — even within the exchange itself.

Blockchains are often praised for transparency, but centralized exchanges have largely remained a black box. On Friday, June 20, Binance announced a set of new features aimed at changing that by bringing greater transparency to its platform.

One update will allow users to view how many of a project’s tokens are locked, offering insights into vesting schedules. This helps verify that project teams can’t immediately dump their holdings.

Another key addition is a token concentration indicator. It will show how much of a token’s supply is controlled by the team, including those held on Binance itself, which were previously hidden from public view.

Binance hopes to set a new standard in transparency

Yi He, co-founder of Binance, said the changes were made in response to user feedback. The company hopes the new features will set a benchmark for transparency among centralized exchanges and encourage broader industry adoption.

“We are committed to our users and continuously work to set the bar for furthering transparency in the market for them. Our Locked Addresses and Concentration Indicator features are examples of that and our response to our community’s demand for more transparency and better tools to understand the tokens they’re trading. Through token transparency and user education, our goal is to also further market integrity and help the industry grow in a more sustainable way.” He said.

Token concentration and lockup data are critical to evaluating a project’s tokenomics. High concentration increases the risk of sell-offs or rug pulls, while locked tokens help align team incentives with long-term development.