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What is Proof of Opinion?

Proof of Opinion (PoO) is the expert human layer that adds qualitative context to the neutral, machine-readable data provided by the PoL metric. Authored exclusively by certified DYOR researchers, PoO explains the “why” behind a project’s risk profile, assessing ecosystem vitality and product relevance to distinguish between living projects and stagnant protocols. Each PoO is:
  • A short, structured expert review
  • Focused on product, users, execution, and external validation
  • Supported by verifiable data, not sentiments
  • Authored under the expert’s name and linked
Proof of Opinion is a curated layer of certified researchers adding qualitative context to a neutral, data-driven metric.

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Why expert context matters beyond crypto risk metrics

CORE3’s PoL score captures the structural, mechanical, and methodological risk factors of a project. However, even robust quantitative models cannot answer critical qualitative questions:
“Is this project used? Does it have relevance? Is the ecosystem alive?”
A project may score well on technical metrics — security, documentation, governance — yet remain a stagnant ecosystem with:
  • No meaningful user adoption
  • Lack of product-market fit
  • Inactive community or outdated concept
  • Minimal real-world traction
This is where PoO is critical.

What PoO delivers

  • The energy and engagement of the ecosystem
  • Product relevance and user experience
  • Quality of team communication and community interaction
  • Real-time project vitality and momentum

What PoO is about

Retail perspective, educated user intuition, and real-expert evaluation of value, usefulness, and future trajectory supported by data and risks already covered by CORE3.
This is what PoO brings to every project page: a human reading of the project, next to a machine-readable risk score. It bridges the gap between quantitative crypto risk assessment and the qualitative judgment that data alone cannot provide.

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Why PoO is separated from the probability of loss crypto risk score

PoO has its own dedicated section on each project, but by design, it does not change the PoL score. This separation is intentional:
PoL is a strict, auditable methodology. It must remain independent from individual opinions to be trusted by institutions, regulators, and serious funds.
With PoO separated, the metric stays objective, while the conversation remains open. PoO functions as a dedicated, visible section: always next to the core data and PoL score, but never rewriting it.

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Why PoO must be timely

To maximize its utility, PoO must be timely. When a project is listed or updated on CORE3, there is a critical window for expert evaluation.
  • Projects monitor initial feedback closely
  • Investors and institutions review PoL and PoO in real time
  • Teams can respond to the expert insights
Delayed input diminishes value, leaving users without context and projects without actionable signals. Therefore, certified experts are encouraged to provide concise, factual, and impactful assessments within relevant timeframes to support PoL with their PoO.

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How proof of opinion is structured

Each PoO follows a clear, disciplined format:
  • Objective and data-backed — no hype, no emotion
  • Concise and focused — prioritizing product, current state, users, external validation, and strengths/weaknesses
  • Authentic — reflecting the expert’s analytical style and independent judgment
Experts are guided by a detailed framework but empowered to apply their unique expertise and honesty.

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Who can contribute — certified crypto risk researchers

Only certified DYOR researchers are authorized to publish a Proof of Opinion on CORE3.

Complete the TrustArmy certification program

Powered by Hacken, this program ensures contributors meet baseline standards for analytical rigor.

Demonstrate proficiency

Demonstrated proficiency in analytical methodology, critical thinking, and data-driven discipline is required.

Earn certified researcher status

Earned recognition as a certified researcher qualified to provide scored, evidence-based assessments.
This framework creates a public ledger of named, trained, and accountable experts — visible to projects, institutions, and regulators.
Each PoO is:
  • Attributed to a certified expert (name or verified handle)
  • Archived as part of the project’s public record on CORE3
  • Building into a track record of reliability and insight over time
Contributing to PoO represents a privileged role within the ecosystem, where certified experts shape industry-standard risk evaluation. This structured expert layer is what distinguishes CORE3’s approach to crypto due diligence from purely algorithmic platforms.