How We Review and Rate Crypto Platforms
At Skrumble, we believe you deserve honest, transparent reviews that actually help you make better decisions. That's why we've built comprehensive scoring systems for crypto platforms – no guesswork, no bias, just clear methodology you can trust.
Our Scoring Categories and Weights
Our Core Principles
Independence First
We maintain complete editorial independence from advertising relationships. Our ratings are never influenced by who pays us – they're based purely on testing, research, and what matters most to users.
Hands-On Testing
We don't just read marketing materials. Our team creates real accounts, makes actual transactions, tests customer support, and verifies every claim before we publish a review.
Data-Driven Scoring
Every platform gets scored using standardized criteria within each category. We use weighted scoring systems because not all features matter equally.
Verified Reviews
User reviews on Skrumble are email-verified and require proof of account ownership. No fake reviews, no manipulation – just authentic experiences.
How Our Scoring Works
Each platform receives an overall score from 1-5 based on category-specific criteria. Here's what each rating means:
| Score | Description | What It Represents |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 - 5.0 | Exceptional | Industry leaders that excel across all criteria. Highly recommended for most users. |
| 4.0 - 4.4 | Excellent | Top-tier platforms with minimal drawbacks. Great choices for most users. |
| 3.0 - 3.9 | Good | Solid platforms with some limitations. Good for users with specific needs. |
| 2.0 - 2.9 | Fair | Significant limitations. Only recommended for very specific use cases. |
| 1.0 - 1.9 | Poor | Major issues identified. We generally don't recommend these platforms. |
Our Category-Specific Methodologies
Each type of crypto platform has unique characteristics that matter to users. That's why we've developed specialized scoring systems for each category:
Crypto Exchanges
Focus: Security, costs, and asset variety
- Security & Trust 30%
- Fees 25%
- Asset Variety 20%
- Ease of Use 15%
- Customer Support 10%
Crypto Bridges
Focus: Security, reliability, and cross-chain coverage
- Security & Audits 35%
- Fees 20%
- Chain Coverage 20%
- Transaction Speed 15%
- Reliability 10%
Our Testing Process
Every platform review follows the same rigorous process:
Account Creation & Funding
We sign up using real information and fund accounts with our own money to test the complete user experience.
Feature Testing
We systematically test every advertised feature, from basic functionality to advanced tools, documenting what works and what doesn't.
Performance Monitoring
We track key metrics like execution speed, uptime, customer support response times, and fee accuracy over extended periods.
Support Evaluation
Our team contacts customer support through all available channels with real questions to assess response quality and resolution effectiveness.
Claim Verification
We fact-check every marketing claim, compare advertised features against reality, and verify all costs and conditions.
Scoring & Review
Using our category-specific criteria, we calculate weighted scores and write comprehensive reviews highlighting both strengths and weaknesses.
Transparency & Updates
Regular Updates
We review and update our scores quarterly, or immediately when platforms make significant changes that affect user experience.
Methodology Evolution
Our scoring criteria evolve based on user feedback, industry changes, and new platform features. We maintain a public changelog of all methodology updates.
Revenue Disclosure
We earn revenue through affiliate partnerships when users sign up for platforms we review. However, this never influences our scoring – platforms cannot pay for better ratings.
Open Process
Questions about our methodology? Want to suggest improvements? We're always happy to discuss our process and reasoning.