Editorial Policy
Introduction
KeyForDEX was created with a single goal: to become an independent navigator in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). We understand that the crypto industry is overloaded with marketing noise, hidden risks and bad-faith protocols. Our task is to give traders and investors verified, on-chain-backed data.
This editorial policy is our public contract with readers. It guarantees that every guide, review or analytical article on our website is created on the principles of objectivity and transparency.
1. Independence and Objectivity
Our assessments cannot be bought. KeyForDEX does not publish sponsored reviews disguised as analytics. If a decentralized exchange (DEX) has critical smart contract vulnerabilities, inflated hidden fees or fake volumes (wash trading), we will say so directly, regardless of the platform's popularity.
2. The "Skin in the Game" Principle (Personal Accountability)
We write only about what we test ourselves. Our authors are active participants in the DeFi market. All information about order execution, slippage and gas fees is gathered through real transactions using our own Web3 wallets and real funds.
3. Data Sources and Fact-Checking
For us, the blockchain is the only reliable source of truth. We do not rely solely on project press releases or their whitepapers. In our work we use:
- Public on-chain explorers (Etherscan, Arbiscan, Solscan, etc.).
- Independent analytical platforms (DefiLlama).
- Open-source code (GitHub) and public audit reports.
4. Use of AI Tools
At KeyForDEX we value human experience. Artificial intelligence may be used by our editorial team for translating texts, formatting tables or checking spelling. However, no protocol review, smart contract analysis or risk-level conclusion is generated by AI. All tests are carried out by humans, and all texts are written by real DeFi experts.
5. Conflict of Interest and Monetization
KeyForDEX is an independent project that must pay for servers, on-chain analytics tools and the work of its authors.
Our website is monetized through affiliate (referral) links. If you follow a link in a review and perform trading operations, we may earn a commission.
Important: The presence or absence of an affiliate program does not affect the final rating of an exchange or our attitude toward it in any way. If a venue is dangerous, it will receive the appropriate label (such as "BLOCKED" or a risk warning), even if it offers the most lucrative referral program on the market.
6. Financial Disclaimer
Content on KeyForDEX is for educational and informational purposes only. We do not provide individual investment advice. Trading digital assets (especially with leverage on a DEX) carries extremely high risks. Always do your own research (DYOR).