When a project on Gram Store goes to market, its liquidity moves to STONfi pools. But not just like that, LP tokens get locked for a period of six months to a year. This is not a formality, it is a mechanic that changes the rules of the game.

An LP token is essentially a receipt confirming that you provided liquidity to a pool. If these tokens are not locked, the project creator can withdraw their share at any moment and crash the pool. We have seen this many times on other platforms.

A 12-month lock makes this scenario impossible. Liquidity stays inside the pool for the entire period, and no one can take it out early. For a user this means they can calmly enter a project, knowing the pool will not disappear the next day.

For the project creator this is also a plus, though not immediately obvious. When liquidity is locked, it is a signal to the community: we are here for the long haul. This builds trust, attracts more participants, and ultimately works for the long-term value of the token.

$GRAM Store and STONfi have essentially built a mechanism where the interests of creators and holders are aligned. No one can dump liquidity and leave. Everyone is in the same boat for the coming year.