2026-01-09 00:25:14

Developer token lockups aren't optional—they're essential.

Rule #1: Devs Must Lock Tokens

When development teams hold significant token allocations without any lock mechanisms, it creates immediate red flags for the community. Transparent vesting schedules and locked tokens are fundamental for building investor confidence. Projects that skip this step signal potential risk, whether intentionally or not. Strong projects establish clear, auditable lockup periods that demonstrate long-term commitment to the protocol's success rather than short-term profit-taking.

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airdrop_huntress

· 14h ago

Developers are not locking tokens? Then I might as well just run away.

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GasFeeAssassin

· 01-10 06:11

A dev without locked tokens is just digging a hole for themselves...

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AlwaysQuestioning

· 01-09 00:55

Locking tokens is essentially a mirror that reveals whether the project team has the determination, to put it simply.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 01-09 00:49

I directly pass on projects where developers don't lock tokens; it's a clear rug pull signal.

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StablecoinEnjoyer

· 01-09 00:38

Honestly, I never touch dev tokens that are not locked; it's too risky.

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CommunityJanitor

· 01-09 00:29

Projects without lock-up periods should have been dead long ago. Isn't this just obvious that they want to run away?

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RugpullAlertOfficer

· 01-09 00:27

Not locking tokens will definitely cause the project to fail. I've seen too many cases of developers running away with the funds to scam investors. No lock-up = immediate pass.

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