Editorial Policy

OpenLiquid publishes educational content about crypto volume bots, DEX mechanics, token launches, and DeFi strategies. This policy explains how we research, write, fact-check, and update that content — and how we handle our own commercial interests transparently.

1. Content Standards

Every article published on OpenLiquid must meet the following baseline standards before going live:

• Factual accuracy: All data points, statistics, and technical claims are verified against primary sources (on-chain data, DEX documentation, exchange announcements, or peer-reviewed research) before publication.
• Technical depth: Articles aimed at an experienced crypto audience must go beyond surface-level summaries. We aim for content that adds genuine analytical value.
• Source attribution: Claims that are not common knowledge must be attributed to a named source. Anonymous sources are not used for factual claims.
• No fabricated data: We do not invent statistics or present projections as established facts. Estimates and forecasts are labeled as such.
• Current information: We prioritize information that reflects the current state of relevant protocols, chains, and regulations. Where standards are evolving rapidly, we note the date of the information.

2. Fact-Checking Process

Our fact-checking workflow applies to all articles prior to publication:

1. Author verification: The author confirms every numerical claim and links to a supporting source in the draft before submission.
2. Editorial review: The editorial lead reviews the draft for factual consistency and flags unverified claims for additional sourcing.
3. Technical check: For articles covering smart contract mechanics, DEX architecture, or chain-specific technical details, a second reviewer with direct protocol experience reviews the technical claims.
4. Final approval: No article publishes without sign-off from at least two people in the editorial chain.

3. Author Qualifications

OpenLiquid content is written by three primary authors, each bringing direct experience in the DeFi space:

Guest contributions are not accepted at this time. All content is produced by the three authors listed above.

4. Sources and Citations Policy

We rely on the following categories of sources, listed in order of preference:

• Primary on-chain data: Block explorers (Etherscan, Solscan, BscScan), DEX analytics platforms (DexScreener, DexTools, DefiLlama), and on-chain analytics tools.
• Official protocol documentation: Whitepapers, official developer documentation, and protocol governance forums.
• Exchange announcements: Official announcements from centralized and decentralized exchanges for fee structures, listing requirements, and policy changes.
• Reputable crypto media: CoinDesk, The Block, Decrypt, and similar outlets for news-based context. These are used as supporting references, not primary sources for technical claims.
• Academic and regulatory sources: SEC filings, government publications, and academic papers on blockchain technology and market microstructure.

We do not use anonymous Telegram channels, unverified social media posts, or price prediction services as sources for factual claims.

5. Update and Correction Policy

The DeFi landscape changes rapidly. We maintain the following update schedule:

• Scheduled reviews: All articles are reviewed every 6 months. Articles covering rapidly evolving topics (gas fees, trending thresholds, DEX fee structures) are reviewed quarterly.
• Triggered updates: If a major protocol change, regulatory development, or reader correction invalidates a key claim, we update the affected article within 5 business days and note the update date.
• Error corrections: Factual errors are corrected promptly. We add a visible correction notice at the top of the article specifying what was changed and when.
• Version transparency: Each article displays its publication date and, where applicable, the most recent update date.

6. Commercial Disclosure

OpenLiquid is a crypto volume bot service. Content on this site may reference, recommend, or link to our own products and features. This is a commercial website and we have a financial interest in readers using OpenLiquid's services.

Where we compare OpenLiquid to competitors, we aim to present factual comparisons. We acknowledge that we are not a neutral third party in these comparisons.

We do not accept paid placement, sponsored articles, or affiliate compensation from third parties. Our only revenue source is fees paid by users of the OpenLiquid bot. This means we have no financial incentive to recommend any specific third-party tool or protocol over another.

7. Editorial Independence

While OpenLiquid content serves a commercial function, our editorial team operates with the following independence principles:

• Authors are not incentivized or required to produce favorable coverage of any specific protocol, token, or project.
• Editorial decisions — what to cover, how to frame topics, and what conclusions to draw — are made by the editorial team without interference from external parties.
• If an author holds a financial position in a token or protocol they are writing about, they must disclose it in the article.
• We will not publish sponsored content that is presented as independent editorial content. Any partnership content would be clearly labeled as such.

This independence policy exists even though OpenLiquid content promotes OpenLiquid products. We believe that accurate, useful information about DeFi and token strategy serves our readers' interests and, as a result, serves our own long-term commercial interests.

8. Contact for Corrections

If you spot a factual error, an outdated data point, or a claim that you believe is inaccurate, we want to hear from you. Email corrections requests to:

support@openliquid.io

Please include the URL of the article, the specific claim you believe is incorrect, and a source supporting your correction. We review all correction requests and respond within 5 business days. If the correction is substantiated, we will update the article and credit the reader who flagged it (unless they prefer anonymity).