> ## 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.

# Why Trust OpenKol

> Transparent inputs, deterministic scoring, and shareable verification.

OpenKol is built for one outcome: **reproducible verification**.

If a score can’t be explained or repeated, it’s not useful.

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## Public inputs only

OpenKol uses:

* **Public post metadata** (author, timestamp, engagement)
* **On-chain market data** (price/liquidity context)

No private “signals”. No hidden backfills. No manual overrides.

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## Timestamp anchoring (no rewriting history)

Every analysis is anchored to the **call timestamp**.

That prevents the most common “proof” tricks:

* sliding the entry window
* cherry-picking the candle
* claiming a different timing after the move already happened

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## Deterministic scoring

Scoring is a defined set of transformations:

* normalize inputs
* compute social + chart signals
* blend into an overall score and medal

Same inputs should produce the same output.

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## Transparent methodology

OpenKol documents:

* what goes into **Social**, **Chart**, and **Overall**
* how components are weighted
* what liquidity and drawdowns mean for outcomes

This makes results explainable instead of vibe-based.

Start here:

* [Scoring overview](/docs/scoring-overview)
* [Social scoring](/docs/social-scoring)
* [Chart scoring](/docs/chart-scoring)

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## Shareable evidence

Every analysis produces:

* a **permalink** anyone can open
* a **shareable OG card** preview for social platforms

So verification is public — not “trust me.”

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## Operational integrity

OpenKol is designed to stay consistent as usage grows:

* caching for performance
* normalized inputs for repeatability
* health checks for upstream reliability

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## Limitations (being honest)

OpenKol scores what can be measured from public metadata and market data around a timestamp.

Edge cases exist:

* unclear ticker intent
* thin liquidity markets where price is easily manipulated
* abnormal market-wide volatility windows

OpenKol helps you verify and compare — it doesn’t replace judgment.

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## Next

* [How it works](/docs/how-it-works)
* [The problem](/docs/problem)