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AI Crypto Hype Checker
Answer 10 questions about any AI crypto project. Get a score that explains whether the fundamentals look solid or the red flags outweigh the promises.
This tool does not give investment advice. It does not tell you to buy or sell anything. It is a structured way to think critically about a project before you decide to research further.
Question 1 of 10
Does the project have a working product today?
Not a whitepaper, not a roadmap. An actual usable product that real users can access right now.
Question 2 of 10
Is AI actually necessary for the product to work?
Many projects use "AI" in their name or pitch but could operate identically without any AI. The question is whether the AI is core to the value, or just marketing.
Question 3 of 10
Is there public usage data — active users, transactions, or on-chain activity?
Real products have real usage. Check the project's dashboard, DeFiLlama, Dune Analytics, or their own published metrics. Vague claims do not count.
Question 4 of 10
Does the token capture real economic value from the product?
A strong token model means the token is required to use the product, earns fees, or provides governance over real decisions. A weak model uses the token only as a fundraising mechanism with no structural demand.
Question 5 of 10
Are the team and key investors publicly identified and verifiable?
Named founders with verifiable LinkedIn profiles and professional histories are a basic credibility signal. Anonymous teams are not automatically bad, but they raise the bar for everything else to check out.
Question 6 of 10
Has the smart contract or core code been audited by a credible security firm?
Credible auditors include Trail of Bits, Certik, Halborn, and a handful of others. Check whether the audit was for the current version of the code. An audit from 18 months ago for a v0.1 is not the same as an audit for the live product.
Question 7 of 10 — Red flag check
Is the project heavily focused on presales, referral programs, or affiliate recruitment?
Projects that spend more energy on token sales and recruitment than on product development are structurally incentivized to grow price, not utility. This is a significant red flag regardless of other signals.
Question 8 of 10 — Red flag check
Does the project make unrealistic return claims — "100x potential," "guaranteed yield," or similar?
No credible project guarantees returns. Projects that promise specific high returns are either misleading their audience or are operating unsustainably. This is a near-automatic red flag.
Question 9 of 10
Is the team's token vesting schedule and lockup period public and transparent?
Vesting schedules show you when founders and early investors can sell. A team with no vesting or short lockups has much weaker incentives to build long-term. This information should be in the tokenomics documentation.
Question 10 of 10
Can a user get meaningful value from the product without buying the token?
Products where the token is required to do anything basic are often structured around price growth rather than utility. Products where the token is optional but rewarding tend to have stronger organic adoption.
How this checker works
What does the score mean?
7-10 points means the project passes basic fundamental checks. 4-6 is a mixed signal worth more research. 0-3 means multiple red flags are present.
Does a good score mean I should invest?
No. A passing score means the project does not obviously fail basic checks. It is not investment advice and it does not predict returns.
What if I'm not sure about an answer?
Choose "No / Not sure." Projects should make this information easy to find. Opacity is itself a signal worth weighing.
Who made this checker?
CryptoPickr. We are an independent educational site. We do not receive payment from any crypto project to feature or review them.