# Methodology: how we compare Crypto Cards

Every value comes from a source of the provider, with a verbatim quote and a snapshot; agents capture it, a watcher checks the sources regularly. Scores are calculated deterministically from the data — never by a language model.

## Score weights

| Criterion | Weight |
| --- | --- |
| Costs | 25 % |
| KYC and privacy | 20 % |
| Features | 15 % |
| Availability | 10 % |
| Rewards | 10 % |
| Trust | 10 % |
| Community | 10 % |

Community counts damped: deviation from the category median, capped to the 5th–95th percentile, neutral below 20 authors in 90 days or 50 store ratings — new cards are not penalised.

## Value states

- **known**: The value is published and proven by a quote.
- **not published**: The provider does not publish the value (shown as such, never as 0).
- **only in the app**: The value is only visible in the provider’s app.
- **not applicable**: The attribute does not apply to this product.
- **unknown**: We have no proven value yet.

## What does the double s mean?

ss = sourced & synced. sourced: every value has a source, a quote and a snapshot. synced: every value is compared with its source continuously and carries its check date.

## Sponsoring and affiliate links

Sponsored slots are labelled and have no influence on score or ranking. Affiliate links are marked.

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- **As of:** 29 Oct 2026
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Please cite: Source: cryptocardss.com (cryptovss), as of 29 Oct 2026, https://cryptocardss.com/en/methodology/