What is Lockpad?
Lockpad is a trust-enforcement wrapper around pump.fun. It is not a competing DEX or launchpad. All trading still happens on pump.fun exactly as you'd expect — Lockpad only handles the launch transaction, adding mandatory token locks to the developer's token allocation before the token ever goes live.
The problem is simple: devs launch tokens, buy a bag during creation, and dump it on buyers within minutes. Lockpad makes that impossible by locking the dev buy through a Streamflow token lock — an audited, non-cancelable on-chain lock. If a dev launches through Lockpad, their tokens are locked. Period.
Key point
Lockpad does not custody funds, run a DEX, or deploy a custom on-chain program. It constructs a client-side transaction bundle that atomically creates, buys, and locks — all in one signature.
How It Works
The Atomic Transaction
When you launch a token through Lockpad, three instructions are bundled into a single Solana transaction:
Create token on pump.fun
The token is created using pump.fun's bonding curve program, exactly as a normal pump.fun launch.
Dev buy executes
Your initial SOL buy goes through the bonding curve. You receive tokens into your wallet.
Tokens are locked via Streamflow
The purchased tokens are immediately deposited into a Streamflow token lock contract with your chosen duration.
The Flow
Streamflow Token Lock
Streamflow is an audited token lock protocol on Solana. When Lockpad locks your tokens, it creates a Streamflow token lock contract with the following properties:
- Non-cancelable — once locked, the creator cannot withdraw tokens early
- Cliff-based lock — tokens unlock in full at the end of the lock period
- On-chain verifiable — anyone can inspect the lock on Streamflow's explorer
- Non-transferable — the lock recipient cannot be changed
Trust Tiers Explained
Every token launched on Lockpad receives a trust tier based on the developer's profile and launch configuration. Tiers are computed dynamically — they can go up or down as conditions change.
| Tier | Requirements | What it signals |
|---|---|---|
| LOCKED | Token launched with a token lock. No GitHub connected. | Dev tokens are locked, but the developer is anonymous. |
| VERIFIED | Lock + GitHub account connected (public profile with history). | Dev has a verifiable identity tied to their launch. |
| BUILDER | Verified + linked public GitHub repo + lock duration of 30+ days. | Dev is actively building something and has committed to a longer lock. |
| SHIPPED | Builder + live product URL that resolves + recent repo activity. | Dev has shipped a working product. Highest trust signal. |
Can a tier go down?
Can I upgrade my tier after launch?
For Developers
Launching a Token
The launch wizard walks you through four steps:
- Token details — name, ticker, description, and image
- Dev buy amount — how much SOL you want to buy at launch
- Lock configuration — lock duration and percentage of your buy to lock
- Review and sign — preview the transaction, then sign with your wallet
GitHub Verification
Sign in with GitHub via OAuth. Lockpad reads your public profile — account age, public repos, and contribution history. No private data is accessed. Your GitHub username is displayed on your token's page so buyers can verify your identity.
Lock Duration Guidance
Achieving SHIPPED Status
To reach the highest trust tier, you need all of:
- GitHub connected with a linked public repo
- Lock duration of 30+ days
- A live product URL (must resolve to an actual page)
- Recent commit activity in the linked repo (within the last 30 days)
For Buyers
Reading a Trust Tier
Every token on Lockpad displays a tier badge. Higher tiers mean more verifiable signals of developer commitment. A SHIPPED badge means the dev has a verified GitHub, a public repo, a live product, and a 30+ day lock. A LOCKED badge means the tokens are locked but the developer is anonymous.
What the Lock Means for You
A Streamflow token lock means the developer cannot sell their locked tokens until the lock period ends. This protects you from immediate dumps. However, a lock does not guarantee the project will succeed — it only guarantees the dev cannot rug by dumping their allocation.
Verify Independently
Every token page on Lockpad links to the Streamflow lock transaction. You can verify the lock directly on Streamflow's app or by inspecting the transaction on a Solana explorer. The lock parameters (duration, amount, recipient) are all on-chain.
Red Flags to Watch For
Even with locks, exercise caution:
- Very short lock durations (under 7 days)
- Low lock percentage (locking only 10% of a large buy)
- No GitHub connected (Tier 1 only)
- No linked repo or live URL
- Remember: locks prevent dumps, but the token could still lose value through normal market activity
FAQ
Is this free?
Do I need GitHub to launch?
Can I cancel my lock?
What if pump.fun changes their program?
Is this audited?
What wallets are supported?