How to Lock Tokens on Polygon, BSC & Arbitrum

Token locking is one of the most important mechanisms in DeFi for building trust with your community. When you lock tokens in a smart contract, they become inaccessible until the lock period expires. This prevents rug pulls, demonstrates long-term commitment, and gives investors confidence that the team won't dump their tokens. For liquidity providers, locking LP tokens ensures that liquidity stays in the pool, maintaining price stability and protecting traders from sudden liquidity removal.

Before you start, make sure you have: • A Web3 wallet (MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or any WalletConnect-compatible wallet) • ERC-20 tokens or LP tokens you want to lock • A small amount of native tokens for gas fees (POL for Polygon, BNB for BSC, or ETH for Arbitrum) • The lock fee in native tokens (10 POL on Polygon, 0.01 BNB on BSC, or 0.003 ETH on Arbitrum)

Visit aurevaz.com and click "Launch App" or go directly to the Lock page. Click "Connect Wallet" in the top right corner. Select your preferred wallet from the list. Make sure you're connected to the correct network — Polygon, BSC, or Arbitrum.

Paste the token contract address you want to lock. The platform will automatically detect the token name, symbol, and your balance. Enter the amount of tokens you want to lock, or click "Max" to lock your entire balance.

Choose your unlock date and time. The minimum lock period is at least a few minutes in the future, but for credibility, most projects lock for 6 months to 2 years. You can also enable vesting to release tokens gradually over time instead of all at once.

First, click "Approve" to allow the Aurevaz smart contract to access your tokens. After the approval transaction confirms, click "Lock Tokens" and confirm the transaction in your wallet. The lock fee will be included in the transaction. Once confirmed, your tokens are securely locked on-chain. You'll receive a lock ID that you can share with your community as proof.

Aurevaz offers two locking modes: Standard Lock: All tokens are released at once when the unlock date arrives. Best for LP token locks and team token locks with a fixed release date. Linear Vesting: Tokens are released gradually between the start date and end date. You can claim the vested portion at any time. Best for team allocations and advisor tokens where a gradual release builds more confidence.

After locking, you can view all your locks on the "My Locks" page. From there you can: • Extend the lock period (you can never shorten it) • Transfer lock ownership to another wallet • Unlock tokens once the lock date has passed • Claim vested tokens if using linear vesting • Share your lock details with your community