How Does Locking Liquidity Prevent a Rug Pull?
Locking liquidity means placing the pooled funds (e.g. the ICO token and a base currency like ETH) into a smart contract for a set duration. This contract prevents the team from withdrawing the funds prematurely.
By removing the ability to drain the liquidity pool, the primary mechanism of a hard rug pull is neutralized. The longer the lock-up period, the safer the investment is considered.