Locking an LP position does not stop token holders selling.
Identify the object being locked
A liquidity lock restricts control over a specified liquidity position or LP asset under the locker’s rules. It is not the same thing as locking the token’s entire supply. A token treasury, a vesting contract and an LP position represent different rights.
Check the evidence chain
Start with the correct token mint, then identify the pool and the position or LP asset. Read the locker’s release conditions and expiry, and determine what proportion of the relevant liquidity the evidence covers. A percentage without a denominator or a date can easily mislead.
What a lock does not settle
It does not establish balanced ownership, truthful disclosures, sufficient trading depth or the absence of transfer restrictions. Existing holders can still sell into the pool. Price can change even if the liquidity position remains locked. Other pools may have different arrangements.
Treat badges as a starting point
A badge is a compact summary produced by a service. Follow it to primary evidence and identify assumptions. If a project controls related treasuries, ask for a plain-language explanation of those wallets rather than assuming that many addresses mean many independent holders. The objective is to understand control, not to make the display look less concentrated.
Sources & further reading
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