Information on cryptocurrencies (including Token and Coin) can be found on the projects' respective websites and the three-party information integration platform TokenInsight Find detailed information about individual Crypto tokens or tokens on websites such as CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko, which provide comprehensive market data, news and links about crypto. Users can also find helpful information on Reddit, Twitter, and other social media platforms.

Generally speaking, in addition to the project’s official website and social media (Twitter or Discord), users can also search for the token information they want in the following three types of third-party information providing platforms, namely: Crypto information integration platform, blockchain browser and smart contract tool.

We'll give a brief definition of each category, briefly describe what they do, and recommend a few websites for each source of information.

Crypto Information Integration Platform (News + Data)

TokenInsight, Coingecko, CoinMarketCap

Crypto Information integration platform Crypto is a one-stop platform for data + information that can provide fundamental data on the cryptocurrency market. A typical aggregator such as TokenInsight usually contains a long token list page (which can be sorted and filtered according to dimensions such as market capitalization ranking, transaction status, labeling system, etc.), as well as their respective details pages. Users can get most of the token-related information they want to know. Specifically, in one of the token details pages, it provides:

• Fundamental information: token/pass name, symbol, project introduction, official website, social media community, GitHub, Documentation, white papers, etc.
• Smart contract and its blockchain browser: The contract address of the token is like an ID number, which can help users accurately access the trading pool where it is located in DEX, and use it in a browser or other tools Viewing and analyzing its on-chain activities is one of the most important information users need to know. A token may have multiple contract addresses because it may be deployed on multiple blockchains.
• Trading and market data information: price charts, trading volume, market capitalization, supply, historical highs, etc.
• Listed exchanges: They are places where the token is traded, divided into centralized exchange CEX and decentralized exchange DEX.
• Tokenomics: Provides the function and utility, distribution and unlocking schedule of the token.
• News: the most relevant news about the currency, etc.

These information aggregation platforms are suitable for all levels of crypto users and can help them quickly locate target projects.

• I heard about a certain project’s token and I want to learn more ➡️ Search for the specific token you want to learn more about.
• I have no idea what currencies are on the market, but I want to explore and try my luck. ➡️ Browse the token list (can be sorted and filtered based on market value ranking, transaction status, tag system and other dimensions) and find content of interest.

Blockchain browsing Explorer (Data)

Blockchain Explorer is an online tool that allows you to search, track, and monitor blocks, transactions, and blockchain network metrics such as average transaction fees, hash rate, area Block size, block difficulty, etc.

For more information, please refer to "What is a Block?"

Since all tokens are standard smart contracts (What is a Block?) Certificate standards? Click here to learn), the browser can also be used to explore the on-chain activities of the token (preferably the address with the token). Specifically, taking etherscan as an example, the detailed token contract page will provide the following information:

• Maximum total supply, price, FDV (that is, fully diluted market value: price x maximum Supply)
• Number of holders and details of each holder (how the token is distributed)
• Total number of transfers and detailed list of each transfer ( Helps you know who transferred how many tokens when and where)
• Transaction details in the DEX exchange
• Function details of the contract

Blockchain Explorer is more suitable for users who are familiar with the concepts of smart contracts and token standards.

Smart contract tool (for analysis)

Dexes & TVL Tracking: DeFiLlama, Dexcreener, Gecko Terminal

On-chain transaction performance is crucial to all DeFi traders. Therefore, there are tools that can help demonstrate the market performance of a trading pair in a DEX.

• DEX tracking tools, such as Dexcreener and Gecko terminal, provide detailed pairing price information across AMM pools of different dexes. You can search and monitor live trading pairs using candlestick charts.
• DeFiLlama is a multi-chain TVL (Total Value Locked) status dashboard with data connectors contributed and maintained by its community.

Contract analysis tools: Nansen,

i>Dune Analytics, Phalcon

• Nansen is a blockchain on-chain data analysis platform that allows users to explore on-chain data through labels on millions of wallet addresses. Crypto investors use Nansen to identify opportunities, perform due diligence, and protect their portfolios with real-time dashboards and alerts.
• Dune Analytics is a community-based open source blockchain data query platform. Anyone can use Dune to query data and create visualizations. The platform currently supports data from Ethereum – including Layer 2 solutions like Polygon, Optimism, and databases from blockchains like Binance Smart Chain and Gnosis Chain.
• Phalcon provides comprehensive data on transaction call flow, balance changes, and funds flow. It helps developers, security researchers, and traders visualize transactions and is built to improve security in the DeFi community.