# Buy

### **How Does It Work?**

When you purchase locked liquidity on Esquid, the process is designed to be seamless and straightforward:

**ETH Transfer:** The Ethereum you use to purchase the locked liquidity is transferred directly to the seller. This provides them with immediate liquidity while you secure the assets.

**Ownership Transfer:** At the same time, ownership of the locked liquidity is transferred from Esquid’s main smart contract to your control. This transfer ensures that you hold the rights to the liquidity pool until it unlocks.

**Profit Potential:** As the owner of the locked liquidity, you benefit from the potential growth of the pool. You will retain control of the liquidity until the unlock date, at which point you can claim your profits.

### **Scenario**

Imagine Sarah, a long-term Ethereum holder, is looking for a secure and profitable investment with minimal risk. She comes across Esquid, a decentralized platform where she can purchase locked liquidity at a discount.

#### **Action**

While exploring Esquid, Sarah discovers a liquidity pool containing 10 ETH, which is locked for 8 months and listed for 8 ETH. Seeing the opportunity to earn a profit, she decides to buy the locked liquidity.

#### **Outcome**

Sarah spends 8 ETH to acquire the liquidity pool. After waiting patiently for the 8-month lock period to end, the pool unlocks, and she withdraws the full 10 ETH. By investing in this locked liquidity, Sarah gains an additional 2 ETH, simply by holding her investment over time.
