Content Guidelines for Community Contributions

The Community -section of our blog is designed to empower researchers and investors to share insights with our broader community. As you prepare to submit your research, please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure your content aligns with the expectations of our audience and the standards of our platform. Reach out to @Oskari_0x on Telegram, or via email (oskari@tokenterminal.xyz) if you have any questions.

1. Primarily source data from Token Terminal

All research should primarily utilize data from Token Terminal. Our platform offers a wealth of information, and leveraging this data ensures consistency and reliability across all published analyses. If necessary, you may reference external data sources to support your analysis. However, such instances should be minimal and clearly justified within your research piece.

2. Do not shill

We are committed to maintaining the objectivity and credibility of our platform. To this end, research content should provide balanced analysis and avoid promotional material. Submissions perceived as shilling or unduly favoring specific projects without sound analytical backing will not be accepted. To preserve the integrity of your research and our platform, do not include affiliate links in your submission.

3. Disclose any interests

Full disclosure of any personal investments or interests in the projects you cover is mandatory. This transparency is vital to maintaining the trust of our readers and the objectivity of your analysis.

4. Keep our audience in mind

Our user and reader base is composed of financially savvy individuals and institutional investors with a keen interest in equity-analysis style research within the crypto space. Your submission should cater to this audience, offering deep insights and analysis akin to what one would expect in traditional equity research reports.

Useful resources

Here are some great resources that we use as guiding principles for content creation targeted at an audience of sophisticated investors:

• Sequoia Capital Pitch Deck Template
• Bessemer Venture Partners Memos
• LinkedIn’s Series B Pitch to Greylock
• J.P. Morgan Guide to the Markets

Examples:

• The Fundamentals of zkSync (Research by an independent analyst)
• Rebuilding coinBASE onchain (Token Terminal research)
• The Fundamentals of Chronicle Protocol (Token Terminal research)

Submission Process

• Ensure your document adheres to the guidelines outlined above.
• Once ready, submit your research to @Oskari_0x on Telegram, or via email (oskari@tokenterminal.xyz) (Notion page, Google docs, or anything else we can easily copy from).
• Our team will review your submission for adherence to our guidelines and overall fit with our platform's focus.
• If approved, your research will be published on the Token Terminal blog under the Analyst Coverage section. You will be notified prior to publication.

Thank you for contributing to the Token Terminal community with your research. We look forward to your insights and analyses.

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