# Add Lock The **Add Lock** feature on the **PadTON launchpad** allows project owners to lock their **IDO tokens** for a specified period, providing greater security and trust during the **TON fundraising** process. This feature is crucial for ensuring that tokens remain untradeable until certain conditions are met or until the lock duration has ended. By locking tokens, project owners can demonstrate their commitment to the project’s long-term success, thus fostering investor confidence. The act of locking tokens is especially vital for **crypto projects** that aim to prevent sudden token dumps, which could lead to market instability. By securing the tokens in a **decentralized launch platform** like PadTON, the project team signals their dedication to sustaining the project and protecting its value. This transparency is key in maintaining trust with both investors and stakeholders. ## How to Add lock? {% embed url="" %} How to Add Lock on PadTON | Step-by-Step Tutorial {% endembed %} By following this process, the tokens are locked and recorded on the **blockchain**, ensuring full transparency and security. The **Add Lock** feature plays a vital role in the **TON ecosystem** by offering **blockchain security** that reassures investors and supports project sustainability. Locking tokens also enables projects to stabilize their token economy. This is particularly beneficial in **cryptocurrency fundraising**, where maintaining price stability is key to success. It ensures that the tokens will not be dumped in the market, preventing any drastic price declines that could negatively impact investor sentiment. In conclusion, the **Add Lock** feature provides both project owners and investors with a level of security that is critical for successful **crypto crowdfunding TON** campaigns. The locked tokens remain inaccessible until the lock expires, guaranteeing stability and building trust within the investor community. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.padton.com/padton/lock/add-lock.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.