> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ape.express/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ape.express/token-creation/initial-liquidity.md).

# Initial liquidity

Launching a project can be challenging, requiring a reliable developer and capital to establish the initial liquidity of a token. This creates a significant barrier to entry, making the process difficult.

<mark style="color:blue;">**Ape Express**</mark> offers project creators the choice to either borrow (<mark style="color:orange;">**Fuel**</mark>) or utilize their own ([<mark style="color:orange;">**No**</mark> ](/token-creation/initial-liquidity/no-fuel.md)[<mark style="color:orange;">**Fuel**</mark>](/token-creation/initial-liquidity/no-fuel.md)) Native Tokens for initial liquidity.

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The total supply of the token is always contributed to the initial liquidity, whether or not the creator chooses to borrow.
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### **FAQs:**

* &#x20;**What is Liquidity?**\
  \&#xNAN;*In Decentralized Finance, traders and investors engage with a liquidity pool (also known as an LP) rather than an order book. A larger liquidity pool leads to a less volatile asset price, which is referred to as market depth. Thus, a more substantial liquidity pool provides more price stability, which can attract higher quality investors and offer other benefits.*