Category
Risk & Analysis
26 articles in this category.
Understanding Crypto Influencer Risk and Paid Promotions
Many crypto influencers are paid to promote tokens to their audiences — sometimes without disclosure. Learn how to identify paid promotions, what they signal about token risk, and how to protect yourself.
Hannisol Team
What Is a Community Token? Real Utility vs. Marketing Claims
"Community token" is one of crypto's most overused and meaningless phrases. Learn what genuine community token utility looks like versus the hollow marketing claim — and how to tell the difference.
Hannisol Team
What Is On-Chain Liquidity Sniping and How It Harms Buyers
Sniper bots buy new tokens in the same block they're created — before any human can act. Learn how sniping works, what it does to price structure, and why it's a red flag for new token launches.
Chawki Malek
Understanding Venture Capital's Role in Solana Projects
VC backing can legitimize a project or create massive sell pressure at your expense. Learn how VC involvement changes token economics, vesting schedules, and what it means for retail buyers.
Hannisol Team
How to Identify Coordinated Shill Campaigns on Solana
Coordinated shill campaigns use networks of accounts to create artificial buzz. Learn the specific patterns that reveal when enthusiasm is manufactured — and why it always precedes a dump.
Hannisol Team
What Is a Solana Program Upgrade Authority and Why It Creates Risk
A program upgrade authority can change a smart contract's code after you deposit into it. Learn what this means, how to check for it, and when it's acceptable vs. a critical red flag.
Hannisol Team
What Is a 'Smart Money' Wallet on Solana and How to Track It
"Smart money" wallets consistently buy early and exit before declines. Learn how these wallets are identified, why the label is often misleading, and how to use tracking without being led astray.
Hannisol Team
What Is a Token Deployer Wallet and Why Its History Matters
The wallet that deployed a token has a history — and that history predicts future behavior better than any whitepaper. Learn what to look for when investigating a deployer wallet.
Hannisol Team
How to Read a Token Holder Distribution Chart on Solana
A token's holder distribution chart reveals who actually owns it and whether concentration creates dump risk. Learn to read these charts and what each pattern means for price stability.
Hannisol Team
How to Evaluate a Solana DeFi Protocol's Health Before Depositing
Depositing into a DeFi protocol isn't just token risk — it's smart contract risk, oracle risk, and governance risk combined. Learn the six checks every depositor should run before committing funds.
Hannisol Team
How to Spot Insider Trading Patterns On-Chain on Solana
On-chain data reveals what insiders do before announcements. Wallets that buy heavily hours before a partnership reveal aren't lucky — they're informed. Learn to read these patterns.
Hannisol Team
What Is a Crypto Points Program and Why They Create Token Risk
Points programs promise future airdrops — but they attract mercenary capital that sells immediately at launch. Learn how to evaluate points programs and their effect on token economics.
Chawki Malek