Token Research Checklist

Complete this checklist before investing in any token. Be honest with yourself.

Token Name:

Contract Address:

Date:

1. Project Understanding

Can you explain what this project does in one sentence?

Is there a working product?

Not just a whitepaper or promises, but something you can use today.

Why does this token need to exist?

Who are the competitors?

Team is doxxed (publicly known)?

LinkedIn profiles, past projects, verifiable identities

Team has relevant experience?

Reputable investors/VCs?

Total Supply:

Circulating Supply:

Market Cap vs. FDV Ratio:

FDV more than 5x market cap = significant future dilution

Team allocation under 25%?

Vesting period 2+ years?

No major unlocks in next 30 days?

Check token.unlocks.app

Contract verified on block explorer?

Token Sniffer score 70+?

Audited by reputable firm?

No honeypot/sell restrictions?

Checked for sell transactions on DEXTools

Listed on CoinGecko/CoinMarketCap?

TVL (if applicable):

Daily active users:

Protocol revenue (if applicable):

Organic engagement (not bots)?

Discord/Telegram allows questions?

Red flag if questions get deleted

Active developer updates?

Red Flags Found:

Positive Factors:

Final Verdict:

BUY - Add to portfolio

WATCH - Monitor, not ready to buy

PASS - Too risky or not convinced

Reasoning:

If buying, position size: