Why Token Locks Are the Most Important Trust Signal in Crypto

90% of rug pulls share one thing: no token locks.

Token locking means tokens are held in a smart contract that only releases them on a set schedule. Not a promise — immutable code.

Vesting vs Locking

Vesting: tokens release gradually (10% per month)
Locking: tokens frozen until a date, then release

Both prevent dump-and-run scenarios.

What to Check Before Investing

1. Is there a token lock?
2. What percentage is locked?
3. What is the vesting schedule?
4. When does the cliff end?

If a project cannot answer with on-chain proof — red flag.

Why It Matters

Token locks signal:

• Long-term team commitment
• Professional tokenomics
• Respect for community trust
• Builder-holder alignment

Streamflow built token locks directly on Solana. Create locks in minutes, customizable schedules, all verifiable on-chain.

Check any project: streamflow.finance/token-locks

The bar for trust needs to be higher. On-chain verification > whitepaper promises.