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Solana DeFi Glossary
Definitions of key terms used in Solana DeFi, token locking, LP locking, and staking. Published by the StakePoint team.
Solana Token Locker
A smart contract that locks SPL tokens on-chain until a set unlock date.
Definition
A Solana token locker is a smart contract that accepts SPL or Token-2022 tokens and holds them in a Program Derived Address (PDA) on Solana mainnet until a specified unlock date.
Program Derived Addresses have no private key — the tokens inside cannot be accessed by anyone, including the original depositor, before the unlock time. The unlock date is enforced entirely by the smart contract, not by any third party.
Token lockers are used by Solana projects to prove that dev wallets, team allocations, or token supply cannot be withdrawn early. Investors can verify locks independently on Solscan using the token mint address.
StakePoint & Solana Token Locker
StakePoint is a non-custodial Solana token locker. Token locks created on StakePoint are held in Program Derived Addresses on Solana mainnet and are publicly verifiable on Solscan. The StakePoint lock explorer shows all active and completed locks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Solana token locker?
A Solana token locker is a smart contract that holds SPL or Token-2022 tokens in a Program Derived Address until a fixed unlock date. No one — including the platform — can withdraw the tokens before the unlock time.
How do I lock tokens on Solana?
Connect your Solana wallet to a token locker platform like StakePoint, select the token to lock, set a duration, and confirm the transaction. The lock is immediately verifiable on Solscan.
Related Terms
Token Locking
The process of transferring tokens into a smart contract until a fixed unlock date.
Program Derived Address (PDA)
An on-chain Solana account controlled by a smart contract with no private key.
LP Locker
A smart contract that locks liquidity pool tokens on-chain until a set unlock date.
SPL Token
The standard token format on the Solana blockchain.
Non-Custodial
A design where a platform never holds or controls user funds.