structure (short overview, purpose & use-cases, underlying blockchain(s), tokenomics, team & partners, roadmap, recent developments, where to buy, price outlook with three targets, main risks, conclusion, and a place for sources). Drop in the coin-specific facts and you’ll have a finished article.
Clear instructions + quick checklist of the exact data I’ll need to fetch to turn the template into a fully sourced, up-to-date article for a specific token — and an offer to fetch that for you (I’ll use live web sources if you tell me which coin).
If you want me to fully research and produce the article for a named coin, just reply with the coin’s ticker or name (for example: ETH, SOL, ARB, UNI, USDC, XYZ token), and I’ll fetch up-to-date sources and give the finished article.
Article template for [COIN_NAME]
Replace [COIN_NAME], [TICKER], [CHAIN], [DATE], and all bracketed fields with the coin’s real data and sources. I’ve included guidance inside each section so you know which facts to insert.
1. Short overview
[COIN_NAME] ([TICKER]) is a [category — e.g., smart-contract platform / DeFi protocol / L2 / stablecoin / governance token / NFT/metaverse token / privacy coin] launched in [YEAR]. Its primary goal is to [one-sentence mission statement — e.g., enable low-cost smart contracts, enable private on-chain payments, provide governance and yield to DeFi users]. The token is used for [primary on-chain utilities — governance, staking, fees, collateral, etc.].
Example lines to include: launch date, founding location (if any), market cap rank (if known), supply status (fixed/inflationary/algorithmic), and one short sentence summarizing adoption (number of users, TVL, integrations) with a citation.
2. Purpose & use-cases
Explain the protocol/product and practical use-cases:
Core purpose: [short statement of what the protocol does].
Primary users: [e.g., traders, yield farmers, developers, DAOs, institutions].
Key use-cases:
[Use-case 1 — e.g., lending/borrowing, swaps, bridging, privacy-preserving payments] — explain how the token or protocol enables this.
[Use-case 2]
[Use-case 3]
Real-world examples or integrations: [partners, dApps, wallets, exchanges that already use the protocol].
3. Underlying blockchain(s) & architecture
Detail the technical foundation:
Primary chain(s): [CHAIN] (e.g., Ethereum mainnet, BSC, Solana, custom L1).
Architecture overview: [L1, L2, sidechain, rollup, bridge, optimistic/zk, hybrid].
Consensus mechanism: [PoS, PoW, delegated PoS, BFT variant].
Interoperability & bridges: [Does it bridge to other chains? which bridges?].
Smart contract language / dev tooling: [Solidity, Rust, Move, other SDKs].
Security & audits: [Known audits (who, when), bug bounties, history of exploits (if any)] — include citations.
4. Tokenomics (supply, distribution, utility)
Give precise, sourced token details:
Token ticker & contract: [TICKER] — contract address on mainnet(s)].
Total supply / max supply: [e.g., 1,000,000,000 fixed / inflation schedule].
Circulating supply (date): [number — date stamp].
Distribution breakdown:
[%] to team / advisors / founders (vest schedules)
[ % ] to ecosystem / grants / development fund
[ % ] to investors / private sale
[ % ] public sale / community / airdrops
[ % ] treasury / reserves
Inflation / emission schedule: [token release schedule, halving events, linear inflation, burn mechanisms].
On-chain utility: [governance voting, staking/validator rewards, fee payment, collateral, LP rewards, reputation, gas token].
Economic design notes: [deflationary burns, buyback-and-burn, token sinks, ve-token models, lockups].
Monetary policy considerations and potential centralization risks (e.g., large owner wallets).
5. Team & partners
List team and notable partners:
Founders & core team: [names, brief relevant background — prior startups, credentials].
Advisors: [names and roles].
Key partners & integrations: [exchanges, Oracle providers, chains, lending protocols, custodians, institutional partners].
Community & governance: [DAO structure? on-chain voting? multisig setup?].
Include links to team LinkedIn pages or company pages if available.
6. Roadmap & future plans
Summarize the official roadmap and practical milestones:
Short-term (next 3–6 months): [planned upgrades, mainnet launches, token launches, airdrops].
Medium-term (6–18 months): [scaling, partnerships, governance rollout, mobile wallets].
Long-term vision: [ecosystem growth, cross-chain ambitions, regulatory positioning].
Cite the official roadmap page, blog posts, or governance proposals where appropriate.
7. Recent developments (last 3–12 months)
Give a factual, dated list of important events and links:
[DATE] — event 1 (e.g., mainnet upgrade, funding round, major partnership).
[DATE] — event 2 (e.g., audit results, exploit, token listing).
[DATE] — event 3 (community governance votes, grant programs launched).
For each item include a short implication (why it matters) and a source.
8. Where to buy
List reputable venues and notes:
Centralized exchanges (CEX): [e.g., Binance, Coinbase, Kraken — include trading pairs like [TICKER]/USDT].
Decentralized exchanges (DEX): [e.g., Uniswap v3, Sushi, Raydium] — include chain and common pairs].
OTC / staking providers: [if applicable].
How to store safely: [recommended wallets — hardware wallets (Ledger, Trezor), non-custodial wallets supporting the chain].
Always include guidance to verify contract addresses before buying.
9. Price outlook — targets & rationale (TG1, TG2, TG3)
Provide three price targets (conservative, base, bullish) and justify each with clear assumptions. Use dated data for price/circulating supply if needed.
Assumptions used: [market cap multiples, adoption metrics (TVL, active addresses), token unlock schedule, macro crypto market state — bullish/neutral/bearish].
TG1 — Conservative target: [price & market cap] — rationale: [e.g., 2–3x from current price; assumes no major upgrades but steady adoption].
TG2 — Base target: [price & market cap] — rationale: [e.g., adoption grows, one major exchange listing, partnerships].
TG3 — Bullish target: [price & market cap] — rationale: [e.g., broad DeFi adoption, large TVL, network effects].
Important: Include a timestamp for the “current price” and link to data sources (CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, exchange feeds). Make it clear these are projections and not financial advice.
10. Main risks
Be explicit — separate technical, economic, and regulatory risks:
Technical risks: [smart contract exploits, bridge vulnerabilities, consensus attacks, centralization of validators].
Economic risks: [token concentration, inflation, poor tokenomics, reliance on incentives, liquidity risks].
Market risks: [crypto macro downturns, competitor protocols, lack of developer adoption].
Regulatory & legal risks: [jurisdictional crackdowns, securities concerns, KYC/AML pressure].
Operational & governance risks: [team exit, multisig compromises, DAO infighting].
For each risk, suggest potential mitigations and indicators to watch.
11. Short conclusion
Summarize the project’s promise, short-term catalysts to watch, and final neutral judgement (e.g., “interesting high-risk / high-reward protocol for [type] investors; watch token unlocks and adoption metrics closely”).
12. Sources
List (with links) the most important sources you used: official website, whitepaper, token contract on Etherscan (or other chain explorers), audited reports, major exchange listings, recent blog posts, and reputable news articles. Always prefer primary sources (official blog, docs) then high-quality secondary sources (CoinDesk, The Block, Cointelegraph, major exchange announcements).
Quick checklist — data I will fetch for you if you want a finished, sourced article
If you want me to fetch everything and write the finished article for a particular coin, I’ll gather and cite:
Official website & whitepaper.
Token contract address(es) and explorer pages (Etherscan, Solscan, etc.).
Token supply, circulating supply, and vesting schedule (sources: tokenomics doc, token sale docs).
Team / LinkedIn / company page.
Audits & security reports.
Recent official blog posts and major announcements (past 12 months).
Integrations and partner press releases.
Listings on major CEXes & DEX liquidity.
Current price, market cap, TVL (if DeFi), and basic on-chain metrics.
Any notable controversies, hacks, or legal actions.
When you name the coin I’ll use web.run to pull these sources, produce the article, and include the top 5–10 citations (and label which five statements are the most load-bearing).
If you’d like I can now:
Produce the finished, fully sourced article for a coin you name (I’ll fetch live sources), or
Fill the template for you with specifics if you paste the details you already have, or
Leave the template as-is for you to reuse.
