The Data Layer of the Crypto Economy and ICO Rating Site
Cointelligence is growing in popularity to become the ultimate data layer and central nervous system of the cryptocurrency economy. Moreover, as we are continuously adding valuable tools for investors, namely an impartial and accurate ICO list and rating system, presenting Cointelligence officially on Bitcointalk.org has become indispensable.
Our ICO listing and rating system:Cointelligence is proud to offer you the best ICO list and impartial ICO rating system all over the internet. Our list of ICOs is updated regularly with ongoing and upcoming projects. Each ICO listing is comprised on information about the project and relevant links to the whitepaper, website, and social media channels of the project. Each ICO listing is accompanied by a score that has been reviewed by our professional and trustworthy group of anonymous crypto experts.
Cointelligence's ICO list:Our ICO list is arranged by date, but you can also search for ICOs within a specific date range. Also, you can search for ICOs on our list according to:
- Status (active, completed, or future)
- Coin type: (App token, currency, utility token, security token, privacy coin, stable token, voucher token, or equity token)
- Platform (Ethereum, Adamant, Ardor, Cardano, Stellar, NEO, TRON, NEXT, Waves, Vertex, HyperLedger, EOS, or others)
- Other criteria including organization, country, currency for participation in the ICO, and listing exchanges (if present).
Useful linksICO listICO rating systemAirdrop listRequest form to publish your ICO FAQHow does our rating system work?You can find a detailed explanation of our rating system
HERE.
What is the meaning of an ICO profile score?An ICO’s profile score represents the informed opinion of our rating board, based on their research. It is not a guarantee of the success or failure of the project, merely an analysis of all the available facts.
What is the meaning of the risk score?The Cointelligence risk score is not an indicator for the project’s quality, but rather it is an indicator of the probability that the project will or will not be realized. You can read more about the risk score
HERE.
Who rates the ICOs?Our team of crypto experts rate each ICO. Each expert is a long-standing and well-regarded member of the crypto community. In order to help ensure that our ratings stay impartial and objective, we do not disclose the the identities of our experts.
If you would like to apply to be a crypto expert on our team, please contact us at
[email protected].
Can an ICO pay for a better rating?No! Never!
How can an ICO ask for a re-evaluation or an update of their ICO score?Please contact our research team at
[email protected] in order to be re-evaluated. Keep in mind that a score will change only if the ICO has improved its quality in the different fields listed in the rating system. The score is a reflection of the state of the ICO and in order to improve it, the ICO must improve as well.
What are the actions Cointelligence takes in order to protect users from scams and fraudulent ICOs?At Cointelligence, we follow our own proprietary method focused on deeply researching the ICOs documents, team, and vision. Our method consists of:
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Website and Whitepaper – We go through an ICO’s website and whitepaper, making sure the ICO has both items and that they include the information regarding the ICO’s vision as well as method of realization. During our research we look for warning signs that may indicate a fraudulent ICO, such as plagiarism, an illogical concept, no long-term plan, or use cases that do not align with the main idea.
2.
Data validation – We make sure the data on the site, in the whitepaper, in social media posts, and in online publications is accurate, original and valid. We also look for a wide range of warning signs, including:
- Fake pictures of team members
- Unrealistic or unchanging values (e.g. amount raised, timers, bonuses, and sale stage)
- Fake wallet address or email address
- Censored, closed, or minimal responses from the ICO’s team to the public’s questions on social media and online forums
- Falsely claiming to be traded on main exchanges
- Having a non-existing smart contract (e.g. on Etherscan for Ethereum-based tokens) or an open-source project that has empty repositories, or no repositories, on GitHub
3.
Team authenticity – A real ICO must have a team of employees with active social media accounts that details the team members’ experience in past projects. The team must also be willing to perform a KYC process with us. The biggest warning sign here is an ICO with an anonymous team that have no other sign of existence. It is very important that teams are researched in order to learn about their past experience, recommendations they hold in the crypto community, and examples of their work on their social media accounts. Red flags are raised when advisors have irrelevant professional backgrounds or when investors who invest very small amounts of money appear on the main page of the ICO’s website.
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Economically Reasonable – We make sure that the financial model of the ICO is reasonable and logical. Here, we look for the following warning signs:
- Disproportionate distribution of tokens, mining, or earnings that lean toward the development and management teams
- No hard cap, a very large difference between the soft cap and the hard cap, or no refund guarantee
- A promise of success or other guarantee as a part of the ICO
How can I learn more to protect myself from investing in a scam ICO?There is a lot you can do to protect yourself from scam ICOs. Read more about what you should look out for in the article we published
HERE.
How can I report a scam?If you believe a certain ICO to be a scam, please contact our research team at
[email protected].
