This page details DeFi Divvy’s comprehensive methodology for evaluating and scoring blockchain projects, providing you with clear, data-driven insights into project viability. It is an evolving document.
Security (0-6 points)
- 0 Points: Known vulnerabilities, poor security protocols.
- 1-2 Points: Basic security, minor breaches, limited improvements.
- 3-4 Points: Adequate security, regular audits, minor breaches handled well.
- 5 Points: Strong security, proactive threat mitigation, excellent track record.
- 6 Points: Exemplary security, industry-leading protocols, continuous innovation.
Scalability (0-6 points)
- 0 Points: Significant scalability issues, slow transactions, high fees.
- 1-2 Points: Basic scalability, struggles under high volume, limited solutions.
- 3-4 Points: Adequate scalability, layer 2 solutions, manages normal conditions.
- 5 Points: Strong scalability, low fees, high TPS, robust under heavy load.
- 6 Points: Exemplary scalability, state-of-the-art solutions, minimal latency.
Innovation (0-4 points)
- 0 Points: No new or original technology, merely replicates existing solutions.
- 1 Point: Minor improvements, slightly enhanced usability or efficiency.
- 2 Points: Notable innovations, differentiates from peers, early-stage impact.
- 3 Points: Significant innovations, gaining traction, potential to change the industry.
- 4 Points: Groundbreaking innovations, setting new industry standards.
Sector Relevance (0-10 points)
- 0 Points: No relevance in key sectors, unrelated or niche.
- 1-3 Points: Minimal relevance, peripheral presence, limited use cases.
- 4-6 Points: Moderate relevance, recognized but overshadowed.
- 7-8 Points: Strong relevance, key player, significant adoption.
- 9-10 Points: Exemplary relevance, leader in multiple key sectors.
Competitive Position (0-10 points)
- 0 Points: Outperformed by all competitors, minimal market share.
- 1-3 Points: Weak position, struggles to gain traction, limited differentiation.
- 4-6 Points: Moderate position, reasonable competition, potential for growth.
- 7-8 Points: Strong position, leading player, significant market share.
- 9-10 Points: Exemplary position, industry leader, dominant market influence.
Active Addresses (0-8 points)
- 0 Points: Minimal activity, very few active addresses.
- 1-2 Points: Low but consistent activity, small user base.
- 3-4 Points: Moderate activity, healthy number of active addresses.
- 5-6 Points: High activity, large and growing user base.
- 7-8 Points: Exemplary activity, widespread adoption, top-tier platform.
Transaction Volume (0-8 points)
- 0 Points: Very low volume, minimal transactions.
- 1-2 Points: Low volume, limited use.
- 3-4 Points: Moderate volume, steady transactions.
- 5-6 Points: High volume, significant adoption.
- 7-8 Points: Exemplary volume, extensive real-world use.
Token Distribution (0-4 points)
- 0 Points: Highly concentrated, few wallets hold most tokens.
- 1 Point: Moderately concentrated, some level of distribution.
- 2 Points: Fairly distributed, reasonable spread among wallets.
- 3 Points: Well-distributed, strong community engagement.
- 4 Points: Exceptionally well-distributed, highly decentralized.
Engagement (0-10 points)
- 0 Points: Minimal engagement, little community activity.
- 1-3 Points: Low engagement, limited participation.
- 4-6 Points: Moderate engagement, regular discussions and mentions.
- 7-8 Points: High engagement, strong community involvement.
- 9-10 Points: Exemplary engagement, vibrant and active community.
Influencer Sentiment (0-10 points)
- 0 Points: Predominantly negative sentiment, frequent criticism.
- 1-3 Points: Mixed but generally negative sentiment, few positive mentions.
- 4-6 Points: Neutral to slightly positive sentiment, balanced opinions.
- 7-8 Points: Predominantly positive sentiment, strong influencer support.
- 9-10 Points: Highly positive sentiment, widely endorsed by key influencers.
Roadmap Progress (0-10 points)
- 0 Points: No roadmap or complete failure to deliver on milestones.
- 1-3 Points: Limited progress, significant delays, lack of transparency.
- 4-6 Points: Moderate progress, some delays but regular updates.
- 7-8 Points: Strong progress, most milestones met on schedule.
- 9-10 Points: Exemplary progress, milestones met or exceeded ahead of schedule.
Partnerships & Integrations (0-10 points)
- 0 Points: No meaningful partnerships or integrations, isolated project.
- 1-3 Points: Limited partnerships, minor integrations with little impact.
- 4-6 Points: Moderate partnerships, meaningful but not game-changing integrations.
- 7-8 Points: Strong partnerships, significant integrations adding value.
- 9-10 Points: Exemplary partnerships, industry-leading integrations with major impact.