Editorial Best Practices at TradeBlock
Our ultimate goal is to preserve our editorial integrity and position ourselves as an authority for cryptocurrency-related content. In order to meet this objective and preserve trust among our readers, we adhere to the following principles.
Practices We Follow
Disclose affiliate partnerships clearly
Fund our own test accounts
Share any concerns, high fees, or issues
Update content regularly
Base all content on research, personal experience, and verification
Practices We Avoid
Accept payments for higher scores or rankings
Publish content without double-checks or hands-on testing
Allow any content to remain unupdated
Content Production Workflows at TradeBlock
Learn more about TradeBlock by discovering how we prepare and update content in the three main categories:
- The Crypto Industry
- Crypto Gambling & iGaming
- Daily News & Real-Time Market Analysis
Crypto Industry Content (Coins, DeFi, & Wallets)
When covering the cryptocurrency industry as a whole, led by our blockchain expert and author Daniel Mercer, we focus on a wide range of subjects. These include a crypto glossary to provide an informative and solid basis for investors, as well as coin and token profiles, where we evaluate different asset types, ranging from the broader category of crypto coins to narrower categories of fiat-pegged stablecoins and speculative meme tokens. We also offer comprehensive analyses on crypto exchanges, covering essential features like legal compliance, trading pairs, fees, and live order book depth. Moreover, our experts personally test different crypto wallets to evaluate custody models, user interfaces, and fee schedules. Our crypto-related content also offers insights into the DeFi ecosystem, with risk and opportunity assessments, smart contract analyses, and live liquidity evaluations. We also monitor governance developments, tokenomics changes, ecosystem growth, and major protocol upgrades that may influence a project’s long-term outlook.
Crypto Gambling & iGaming Content
The adoption of digital assets has increased interest in crypto gambling. Since this is a high-risk sector, it is essential that the content we produce prioritizes player safety, compliance, and transparency. To protect our readers and maintain their trust in us, we follow these formatting standards for all crypto gambling content we produce:
- A clear breakdown of crypto gambling-associated risks
- A notice alerting readers to confirm whether the use of cryptocurrencies or gambling online are legal in their jurisdictions
- Accurate information about legal compliance
- Responsible gambling information and reminders
- Links to organizations that offer responsible gambling help
Daily News & Real-Time Market Analysis
Aiming to offer current, informative, and analytical updates to our readers, our experts prepare crypto-related daily news as well as wider sectoral analyses. Before we publish any news story, we subject it to three different layers of verification:
- Use Original Sources: Instead of relying on a single social media post, competitor article, or press release, we locate the original source of information we will base the news story on. We only move forward with material that can be definitively verified from its original source. We prioritize primary sources (whitepapers, block explorers, official registries, legal texts), verify third-party information, and never rely on unverified claims or rumors.
- Verify On-Chain Activity: If the content involves directly blockchain-related developments such as an exploit, transaction, smart contract hack, or whale activity, our team verifies the incident using blockchain explorers.
- Confirm with Multiple Sources: For regulatory developments, executive changes, or industry updates, we confirm the details with multiple reliable sources before we proceed to prepare the content using our own expertise and insights.
Once a piece of information has passed the three steps outlined above, we subject it to the following analysis and writing requirements:
- The Facts: Verified facts of the subject matter (who, what, when, and where) written objectively and clearly.
- On-Chain Details: Technical information, such as funds movements or transaction volumes, presented with the relevant context.
- Market Impact: An accessible analysis of how the development affects investors, platform liquidity, regulatory landscape, and other elements as relevant, avoiding speculative language.
Voice, Tone, and Style Guidelines
We want all content on the TradeBlock website to be authoritative, objective, and understandable for all. To ensure this, we maintain the following guidelines.
Our Editorial Approach
We avoid marketing language, and use a plain and accessible tone without compromising our expertise and authority.
We want our readers to make their own decisions based on data, evidence, and first-hand experience. This is why we do not include excessive praise or criticism in our content.
To make sure readers understand the risks involved, we present each project, opportunity, product, or asset in a clear and transparent context.
To improve readability, we avoid walls of text. We use headings, tables, and bullet lists to present information clearly, accompanied by visuals and infographics.
Data accuracy is key. We make sure all coin prices, market data, volume metrics, and fees match current live conditions.
Responsible Content Frameworks
By nature, our content is directly related to highly volatile markets, leveraged products, and crypto gambling sites. To help our readers stay safe, we make sure to adhere to the following responsible content approaches.
| Section | Responsible Content Requirement |
|---|---|
| Financial Advice Disclaimer | State TradeBlock is an education and review platform, and our content does not serve as financial advice. Remind readers that digital assets are highly volatile, and past performance does not guarantee future results. |
| Risk Disclosures for Advanced Products | Explain the mechanics and risks of derivatives, perpetual swaps, high leverage, and margin trading. Note the possibility of liquidation or total loss of collateral. |
| Crypto Gambling Guidelines | Include legal age warnings, regulatory compliance checks, affiliate link disclosures. Encourage readers to view crypto gambling as a form of entertainment, and highlight support organizations. |
Editorial Team Agreement
Every writer, editor, researcher, and contributor to TradeBlock must read, understand, and accept these Editorial Guidelines. Adherence to these standards is non-negotiable. By upholding these rules, we ensure that TradeBlock remains an authoritative and trusted source for objective crypto and blockchain intelligence.
Contact Our Editorial Team
To report corrections, ask editorial questions or notify us of out-of-date information, please visit our contact page to get in touch with our editorial team.