According to @balajis, making it work is the backend and making it pretty is the frontend, and both are required for adoption, source: @balajis. Because frontend optics are easier to add than backend substance, traders should prioritize tokens with verifiable fundamentals and utility over marketing-driven narratives when selecting entries and managing risk, source: @balajis.

According to Milk Road, Blockworks has introduced a Michelin Star-style rating system focused on crypto transparency. This system requires founding teams to complete a one-time filing covering 18 essential criteria, such as tokenomics, governance, security audits, and team disclosures. Verified transparency can help investors more accurately assess project risks and fundamentals, potentially impacting token selection and portfolio strategies in the crypto market (source: Milk Road on Twitter, June 20, 2025).