Cryptorah Rating and Review Methodologies
Last updated: 28 July, 2026
Transparency matters most when we're telling readers a product is worth their trust. This page explains how Cryptorah evaluates and rates the products we cover, and how those ratings are kept independent of any commercial relationship we might have with a company being reviewed.
We don't use a single one-size-fits-all rating system. Exchanges, wallets, cards, DeFi platforms, and presales all carry different risks and work differently in practice, so each category is evaluated against criteria that actually matter for that category. Ratings are set by our editorial team based on the criteria below, not by advertisers or partners.
Crypto Exchanges
We evaluate exchanges on:
- Trading fees and fee transparency
- Liquidity and available trading pairs
- Security track record and custody practices
- Regulatory standing and compliance signals in relevant jurisdictions
- Ease of use, from onboarding through withdrawal
- Customer support quality and responsiveness
Wallets
Wallet reviews focus on:
- Custody model (self-custody vs. custodial) and what that means for the user
- Supported assets and networks
- Security features (multi-sig, hardware integration, recovery options)
- Interface and ease of use for the wallet's intended audience
- Track record of security incidents, if any, and how they were handled
Crypto Cards
Card reviews are built around:
- Fees: issuance, transaction, FX, and inactivity fees
- Rewards and cashback structure
- Underlying custody setup (who holds the funds behind the card)
- Issuer reliability and geographic availability
- Real-world usability: where the card works and any known limitations
DeFi Platforms
DeFi reviews weigh:
- Protocol design and how the mechanism actually works
- Liquidity depth and sustainability of yields or incentives
- Smart contract risk, including audit history where available
- Team transparency and governance structure
- How the platform has performed under real market stress, where there's a track record
Presales and Tokens
Presales and early-stage tokens carry different risks than live products, so we evaluate them differently:
- Transparency of the team and project documentation
- Token structure: supply, unlock schedule, and distribution
- Roadmap clarity and stated use of funds
- Visible red flags: anonymous teams with no track record, unrealistic promises, unclear tokenomics
- We do not rate presales on speculative price potential
How ratings are formed
Each category above is scored against its specific criteria by our editorial team. Scores are comparative, meaning a rating tells you how a product stacks up against others in the same category, not an absolute guarantee of quality or fit for every reader. Where we have a commercial relationship with a company we review (such as an affiliate partnership), that relationship is disclosed and does not affect the score assigned.
About our ratings
A higher rating doesn't mean a product is right for everyone. Things like your risk tolerance, location, and what you actually plan to use the product for often matter more than a single score. Crypto products change often, fees shift, features get added or removed, so always confirm current terms directly with the provider before acting on anything in our reviews.
Questions about a review
If you think a rating is out of date or inaccurate, or you want to understand how a specific score was reached, contact us at [email protected].