Methodology

How ChainReview turns crypto claims into repeatable reader checks.

ChainReview uses explicit scoring inputs, source notes, calculator assumptions, and advertising separation so readers can see how a conclusion was reached.

Scorecards

Token risk scoring

ChainReview scores tokens by observable risk inputs rather than price predictions. A higher score means fewer unresolved diligence questions, not a buy signal.

  • Liquidity depth and venue concentration
  • Holder concentration and known wallet labels
  • Unlock schedule, emissions, and FDV pressure
  • Contract permissions, admin keys, timelocks, and audit scope
  • Team transparency, delivery evidence, and claim quality
ASIC economics

Mining ROI modeling

Mining pages use sensitivity math so readers can change power rate, hashprice, uptime, fees, and hardware cost instead of relying on a single rosy scenario.

  • Hashrate converted into PH/s where Bitcoin hashprice is used
  • Daily kWh from watts, hours, uptime, and power rate
  • Heat output converted with watts x 3.412 BTU/hr
  • Pool fees, downtime, other daily costs, and simple payback separated
  • Breakeven hashprice shown as a stress line
Primary-market review

Presale diligence

Presale coverage separates marketing mechanics from evidence. Stage prices, bonuses, and referral flows are treated as promotional context, not proof of quality.

  • Allocation table and vesting terms
  • Audit report scope and deployed contract match
  • Founder history, roadmap delivery, and product evidence
  • Wallet connection permissions and payment flow
  • Launch, liquidity, refund, and claim terms
Reader protection

Safety and custody review

Safety guidance focuses on practical failure modes: wrong network transfers, malicious approvals, fake support, exchange withdrawal controls, and backup mistakes.

  • Private-key and seed phrase exposure
  • Approval scope and connected site risk
  • Exchange account controls and withdrawal allowlists
  • Stablecoin redemption, liquidity, and chain exposure
  • Repeatable pre-transaction checklists
Editorial separation

Research pages are written for comparison, not conversion.

Sponsored placements and affiliate links must be labeled. Methodology, safety, glossary, source, and calculator pages are designed to explain assumptions and risk checks before any reader takes action.

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Tools behind the method

Calculators and trust pages

Mining

Bitcoin mining ROI calculator

Estimate daily gross revenue, electricity cost, breakeven hashprice, heat output, and simple hardware payback.

Interactive tool
Diligence

Token risk scorecard

Score liquidity, holders, unlocks, code control, team transparency, and narrative pressure before comparing a token.

Interactive tool
Portfolio

Portfolio risk calculator

Size positions around downside, stop discipline, drawdown recovery, and monthly DCA assumptions.

Interactive tool
Sources

Source notes and references

A readable source index showing how official references, hardware specs, tax pages, and market data are used across the site.

Research index
Tools

Printable worksheets

Downloadable checklists for presales, token risk, mining ROI, tax recordkeeping, and exchange withdrawals.

Reader worksheets
Editorial policy

Research-first coverage with clear ad separation.

ChainReview separates sponsored placements from editorial analysis. Crypto assets, mining operations, and presales are risky, and all coverage is informational only.