learn · What does LP locked mean?
LP lock and burn: can the liquidity be pulled?
The liquidity pool is what lets you sell. If the LP tokens are locked or burned, the deployer cannot withdraw the pool; if they aren't, they can drain it in one transaction.
What it is
When a token gets a trading pair, the provider receives LP tokens representing the pool. Burning them (sending to a burn address) or locking them in a time-lock contract removes the ability to withdraw the liquidity.
Why it matters
Pulling liquidity is the classic rug: the pool empties, the chart goes vertical down, and nobody can sell. LP lock percentage is the share of the pool that cannot be pulled.
What good looks like
90-100% locked or burned. pump.fun graduations burn the LP automatically; manual Raydium launches vary.
Caveats
A lock has an expiry. A 100% lock for 7 days is not the same as a burn. Also, a dev can add a second, unlocked pool later.
where to find it on a report
Security checks → LP locked / burned