How we review
- Identify the contract, implementation and documented admin controls.
- Reconcile circulating supply, allocations and unlock schedules using consistent definitions.
- Record discrepancies among documents, explorer data and announcements.
Token due diligence for contracts, distribution and unlocks
Review token distribution, unlock schedules and publicly documented contract controls. Free unlock calculator and research packages from €45.
What does token due diligence cover?
The review starts with the network and contract address. It examines mint, pause and upgrade permissions, token distribution and upcoming unlocks. The key question is whether project claims match verifiable contract evidence.
Typical risk factors
- Individual keys with extensive mint, pause or upgrade permissions.
- Concentrated allocations and near-term unlocks.
- Opaque proxy structure, inconsistent circulating supply definitions and unclear responsibilities.
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Put a token unlock in context
Newly unlocked tokens ÷ current circulating supply × 100. Use the same unit and exclude tokens already counted in the float.
An unlock describes potentially available tokens. Actual circulation and selling pressure can develop differently.
Calculated from your inputs only. No automatic data retrieval or investment score.
How the research score is built
- Contract controls and permissions35 %
- Distribution and unlocks30 %
- Governance20 %
- Observed liquidity15 %
We rate documented characteristics in each criterion from 0 to 100. 0 means weak, 50 means mixed and 100 means strong. The research score is the sum of each rating × its weight, divided by 100.
The risk score uses its own scale from 0 for low to 100 for substantial evidenced risk. Evidence coverage is the sum of weights for criteria with sufficient evidence. While any criterion remains unresolved, we show the gap and withhold the overall score.
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Indicative one-time prices refer to the standard scope shown when sufficient data is available. For more complex work, we agree a custom quote first.
BASIC RISK SNAPSHOT™
One token on one network, contract identification and one focus area.
45 €indicative price per report
- Brief profile and key risk factors
- Relevant metrics with data dates
- Source list and open questions
PRO INVESTOR INTELLIGENCE™
Deeper review of documented admin controls and unlock schedules.
95 €indicative price per report
- Everything in Basic
- Asset-class-specific metrics and risk matrix
- One benchmark where reliable data is available
PREMIUM DEEP RESEARCH™
Cross-check major project claims and assess qualitative unlock scenarios.
195 €indicative price per report
- Everything in Pro
- Deeper cross-checks of key claims and an evidence matrix
- Up to three qualitative scenarios with assumptions and open risks
Frequently asked questions
Is verified source code enough?
It helps with inspection. The active implementation, roles, proxy and permissions still need separate review.
Do unlocks mean tokens are sold?
Unlocks can increase available supply. Whether unlocked tokens move or are sold is a separate question.
Which documents are useful?
The network, contract address and links to a whitepaper, tokenomics, vesting schedule or audit help focus the review.
What can be reviewed when code is unpublished?
Observable transactions and public records can provide clues. Controls that cannot be technically verified remain an explicit gap.
Is this a smart contract audit?
Standard scope is document- and data-based research. An independent code audit requires a separate engagement with a specialist.
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Source profile · USDC · Ethereum Crypto & Token ResearchSources and data dates
These sources are starting points. Reports document the evidence actually used and its date, with missing or conflicting data shown separately.
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