> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.usdfi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.usdfi.com/usdfi-the-protocol-for-protocols/problem-bootstrapping-your-liquidity.md). # Problem: Bootstrapping your liquidity As a project, you may be facing hurdles and high costs when considering options like other AMMs/DEXs and Liquidity Bootstrapping Pools: * Problems getting whitelisted * High listing costs (2%+ of listing volume) * Your liquidity pool must be incentivized with a high APY by the project itself to attract enough new liquidity "Self-Bootstrapping" of liquidity leads to: * Token inflation * Dilution of existing token holders * Permanent sell pressure on your token * High costs * A negative feedback loop driving liquidity and price down Not a comfortable situation to be in!