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How to evaluate a project

Use this page before you contribute to any pool. It focuses on what you can verify yourself: on-chain proof, official links, and consistency of information.

Quick checklist​

1) Confirm you are on the official page​

  • Open the pool from the official CheesePad website navigation.
  • Cross-check the project links (X, Telegram, GitHub/website) and look for inconsistencies.

2) Review the pool terms​

  • Contribution window and rules
  • Minimum / maximum contribution (if applicable)
  • Allocation and vesting schedule (if applicable)

3) Verify Secure Lock proof​

  • What is locked (token vs LP)
  • How long it is locked for
  • Whether the schedule matches the project’s public claims

4) Check audit information​

  • If an audit badge is present, open the linked report and confirm it references the correct deployed contract address.
  • Contract addresses match what the team publishes
  • Transactions exist and are verifiable on a block explorer

Red flags​

  • The team asks you to send funds outside the official flow
  • Contract addresses differ across channels
  • Locks unlock unexpectedly early relative to the announced plan
  • Social accounts are newly created or impersonated

What to do if you are unsure​

  • Do not rush.
  • Ask for clarification in official channels and request specific on-chain links.