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Asset Risk/Reward Map

All 20 researched assets plotted by risk level and reward potential. Hover any asset to see its signal and thesis.

See DeFi Risk Breakdown — 10 protocols × 5 dimensions →
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Low Risk / High Reward
High Risk / High Reward
Low Risk / Low Reward
High Risk / Low Reward
Risk: Reward:
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Token Alignment Matrix

Does the token capture value from the business? Most tokens don't. This matrix plots protocol quality against token value accrual to reveal which assets are aligned — and which are value traps.

Q1: Aligned

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Strong protocol + token captures value. Rare and investable.

Q3: Value Trap

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Strong protocol but token captures little. The classic crypto problem.

Q2: Tokenomics Bet

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Good token design but product unproven. Speculative.

Q4: Avoid

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Weak protocol, weak token. Where most of crypto lives.
Protocol Quality →
Token Value Capture →
Q1: Aligned
Q2: Tokenomics Bet
Q3: Value Trap
Q4: Avoid
Protocol: Token:
Q1: Aligned
Q3: Value Trap
Q2: Tokenomics Bet
Q4: Avoid
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Scoring Methodology

Protocol Quality Score (X-axis)

  • Revenue generation45%
  • Usage & adoption40%
  • Market position15%

Token Capture Score (Y-axis)

  • Fee capture to holders40%
  • Supply pressure (burns/inflation)25%
  • Token utility20%
  • Holder behavior15%

Quadrant thresholds: 50/100. Assets above 50 on both axes are "Aligned" (Q1). Framework inspired by Jeff Dorman (Arca). Scores reflect TokenIntel research as of March 2026 and are updated quarterly.