> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.openkol.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User Categories

> Who OpenKol serves and what each group gains.

OpenKol is a verification layer — different users get value in different ways.

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## Apers / active traders

**Need:** filter noise and avoid bad calls.

How OpenKol helps:

* compare calls side-by-side with consistent scoring
* see chart behavior anchored to the call timestamp (no hindsight games)
* spot risk fast: drawdowns + liquidity context
* use medals to filter before doing deeper research

**Outcome:** faster decisions, fewer hype traps.

Recommended next:

* [How to read the scorecard](/docs/scoring-overview)
* [Chart scoring](/docs/chart-scoring)

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## KOLs / community leaders

**Need:** prove performance and build reputation that compounds.

How OpenKol helps:

* receipts that are easy to share (permalink + OG card)
* a profile score that reflects consistency over time
* a neutral standard for credibility when negotiating partnerships or paid promos

**Outcome:** portable trust, less narrative warfare.

Recommended next:

* [KOL profile scoring](/docs/kol-profile-scoring)
* [Why trust OpenKol](/docs/why-trust)

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## Projects, agencies, and DAOs

**Need:** evaluate influencers for launches, allocations, and campaigns.

How OpenKol helps:

* normalized scoring across creators (comparable, not vibes-based)
* history for reporting and partner selection
* transparency you can show internally (“why did we pick this KOL?”)

**Outcome:** better partner decisions, cleaner reporting.

Recommended next:

* [Business plan](/docs/business-plan)
* [Revenue model](/docs/revenue-model)

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## Developers and data partners

**Need:** integrate verification signals into other products.

How OpenKol helps:

* deterministic scores usable as a ranking/flagging signal
* profile-level metrics and leaderboards
* a documented methodology (so the signal is explainable)

**Outcome:** add verification to your product without rebuilding the stack.

Recommended next:

* [Features](/docs/features)

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## Researchers / analysts (bonus)

**Need:** understand what *actually* moves markets on crypto social.

How OpenKol helps:

* consistent timestamps and outcomes
* comparable scoring across creators and periods
* datasets that support trend analysis (performance, risk, consistency)

**Outcome:** less anecdote, more evidence.

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## Next

* [How it works](/docs/how-it-works)
* [Whitepaper](/docs/whitepaper)