Quick Takes

Crypto Quick Takes: Cryptocurrency Research, Due Diligence in 5 Minutes or Less. Plus + Daily Crypto News, My Takes and other condensed research pieces

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⚡ Quick Takes:

Bite-Sized Crypto Research from David Jamison

Welcome to the Quick Takes section of CryptoJamz.com, where serious investors, casual traders, and the crypto-curious can get fast, focused answers to burning questions about specific cryptocurrency assets. These short-form research pieces are designed to save you time while giving you high-signal, no-fluff insights pulled from trusted sources, data aggregators, and on-chain analytics — all interpreted through the lens of David Jamison, aka @SocialCheese on X.com and CryptoJamzUSA.

Each post in this section is crafted to give you an edge. No deep dives. No 3,000-word essays. Just concise summaries, backed by credible intel, that help you speed up your crypto research and improve your overall due diligence process.

🚀 What Are Quick Takes?

Quick Takes are short, tactical research blurbs under 700 words that cover individual cryptocurrencies, projects, or DeFi protocols. They are usually created in response to specific questions from followers, Discord members, or Twitter/X mentions.

If it’s not something David Jamison would typically write a full blog post about, you’ll likely find it here.

Think of them like rapid-response firepower in a sea of misinformation and hype — grounded, verified, and insight-packed.

🔍 Why Quick Takes Matter in Today’s Crypto Landscape

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, new tokens launch daily. Markets shift hourly. And narratives flip overnight. You don’t always have time to read a full whitepaper or decode a 40-tweet thread.

That’s where Quick Takes come in — giving you just enough crypto research to stay ahead, without falling down endless rabbit holes.

Whether it’s a speculative microcap, a potential airdrop play, or a trending DeFi token, our goal is to provide you with just enough intelligence to make an informed decision or continue your own due diligence if warranted.

📚 What Type of Content Will You Find Here?

Each Quick Take includes:

  • 🔹 Project Snapshot: What it is, what chain it’s on, and what it claims to solve.
  • 🔹 Price and Tokenomics Overview: Circulating supply, token utility, launch method (TGE, fair launch, etc.).
  • 🔹 Ecosystem Connections: Whether it’s tied into bigger chains like SUI, BASE, Solana, or Ethereum.
  • 🔹 Red Flags / Green Flags: Our opinion on its traction, token structure, and roadmap execution.
  • 🔹 Investability Score: A subjective 1–10 rating to help you gauge where it fits in your strategy.

These are NOT sponsored pieces. If a project has connections to our team, partners, or KOL campaigns, it will be disclosed transparently in the post.

📡 Who Should Use These Quick Takes?

This section is designed for:

  • 🧠 Traders and investors looking to filter noise and fast-track crypto research.
  • 🔍 Retail holders who want faster answers without combing through Telegram chats, GitHubs, or AMAs.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Educators, influencers, and content creators seeking a shortcut to better due diligence for their own content.
  • 🧰 Newsletter writers and analysts who want citation-worthy insights without spending hours researching microcaps.

📰 Bridging Crypto News and Actionable Research

In a world where crypto news cycles are 24/7, and misinformation runs rampant on social platforms, the Quick Takes format gives you the essentials — stripped of hype, FOMO, and misleading influencer pumps.

Each entry is time-stamped and updated if new information becomes relevant (e.g., token launches, exchange listings, liquidity events, or major announcements). That means what you’re reading is not just a hot take — it’s grounded in current research.

💼 Built by a Marketer, Not a Maxi

David Jamison brings over 15 years of performance marketing and content strategy into this space. He’s not a “crypto bro.” He’s a builder, a growth expert, and a veteran researcher who treats cryptocurrency like the high-stakes asset class it is — not just a game.

This section was built for utility, speed, and shareability — so you can get back to what matters: making smart moves in a volatile market.

🧠 Final Thoughts

The Quick Takes section is a new way to democratize crypto research and improve the average retail investor’s access to timely, tactical information. While these entries aren’t designed to be full investment reports, they provide more value per word than most generic write-ups circulating in the space.

Whether you’re new to cryptocurrency or you’re managing a diverse portfolio across multiple chains, let Quick Takes from CryptoJamz.com be your rapid-response resource for smarter due diligence and sharper moves in the market.

👉 Bookmark this section. Share the takes. And check back daily as new coins, projects, and trends hit the radar.

CRYPTO RESEARCH Resources:

Tools we use... And so can you!

🔍 1. Token Metrics & Project Discovery

CoinMarketCap (https://coinmarketcap.com)

  • Purpose: Price, market cap, supply, volume, token details, social links

  • Bonus: Community tab, watchlists, ICO calendar

  • Why It Matters: Still the go-to for general token research

CoinGecko (https://coingecko.com)

  • Purpose: Alternative to CoinMarketCap, often faster on new token listings

  • Bonus: Tokenomics tab, developer tab, community tracking

  • Why It Matters: Less centralized than CMC and often more accurate on circulating supply

Messari (https://messari.io)

  • Purpose: In-depth profiles, token reports, funding rounds

  • Bonus: Governance tracking, sector dashboards, charting tools

  • Why It Matters: Gold standard for institutional-grade crypto research

📊 2. On-Chain Analytics & Whale Tracking

Arkham Intelligence (https://arkhamintelligence.com)

  • Purpose: Doxxed wallet analytics, entity tracking

  • Bonus: AI-based entity labeling (funds, devs, exchanges)

  • Why It Matters: Game-changer for on-chain detective work

Dune Analytics (https://dune.com)

  • Purpose: Custom dashboards built by the community

  • Bonus: Open SQL queries, free to use

  • Why It Matters: Visual deep dives into protocols, token flows, airdrop tracking

DeFiLlama (https://defillama.com)

  • Purpose: TVL (Total Value Locked) across protocols and chains

  • Bonus: Airdrop tracker, fee dashboards, bridges

  • Why It Matters: Essential for DeFi due diligence and identifying protocol traction

Lookonchain (https://lookonchain.com)

  • Purpose: Smart money flows, whale movements, wallet alerts

  • Bonus: Great for following early investors and VC wallets

  • Why It Matters: Perfect for momentum plays and warning signs

🧱 3. Developer Activity & GitHub Monitoring

Token Terminal (https://tokenterminal.com)

  • Purpose: Financial metrics, dev activity, revenue, P/S ratios

  • Bonus: Compares projects like public companies

  • Why It Matters: Great for identifying fundamentally sound protocols

CryptoMiso (https://cryptomiso.com)

  • Purpose: GitHub commit tracking over time

  • Why It Matters: Fast way to validate whether a project is actually being built

Github Repos (Search via GitHub directly)

  • Tip: Search for activity, commits, forks, and stars for any protocol

  • Why It Matters: High commit activity often signals real dev traction (but beware of meaningless commits)

🧠 4. Sentiment & Social Listening Tools

LunarCrush (https://lunarcrush.com)

  • Purpose: Real-time social sentiment and engagement

  • Bonus: Influencer activity, volume, bullish vs. bearish scores

  • Why It Matters: Key tool for narrative-based trading

Santiment (https://santiment.net)

  • Purpose: On-chain, social, and development analytics

  • Bonus: Whales, dev activity, social trends

  • Why It Matters: Combines data across several verticals for macro sentiment

Coinalyze (https://coinalyze.net)

  • Purpose: Funding rates, open interest, sentiment indicators

  • Why It Matters: Great for identifying overbought/oversold zones from trader behavior

🧠 5. Pre-Market & Airdrop Intel

Airdrop Official (https://airdropofficial.io)

  • Purpose: Verified upcoming and live airdrops

  • Bonus: Includes guides, eligibility details

  • Why It Matters: Finding legit airdrops is tough — this curates the best ones

Pre-Market Watchers:

🧠 6. VC, Fundraising & Backer Intel

CryptoRank (https://cryptorank.io)

  • Purpose: Token unlocks, fundraising rounds, launchpads

  • Bonus: Tracks vesting schedules and investor info

  • Why It Matters: Knowing when tokens unlock gives you a timing edge

RootData (https://www.rootdata.com/)

  • Purpose: VC backers, private rounds, equity/token investments

  • Bonus: Search by VC firm or startup

  • Why It Matters: VC connections often validate (or overvalue) projects

🔒 7. Security & Red Flag Tools

RugDoc (https://rugdoc.io)

  • Purpose: Audit database, risk ratings

  • Bonus: Telegram bot for new token safety ratings

  • Why It Matters: Especially useful for new or microcap DeFi tokens

DeFiSafety (https://defisafety.com)

  • Purpose: Security audits, dev scorecards

  • Why It Matters: Gives protocols a 0–100 score based on transparency and audit readiness

🧰 BONUS TOOLS: Everything in One Place

CoinTools (https://cointools.app)

  • Purpose: Mini dashboard for token info, audits, deployers, ownership

  • Why It Matters: Fast snapshot of whether a token is sketchy or solid

TapTools (for Cardano)https://www.taptools.io

  • Best For: ADA ecosystem tokens

🏁 Final Tip:

💡 Stack Your Sources. No one tool gives you everything. Build a due diligence routine by combining:

  • Token fundamentals (CMC, Gecko, Messari)

  • On-chain activity (Dune, DeFiLlama, Lookonchain)

  • Developer health (Token Terminal, GitHub)

  • Sentiment (LunarCrush, Santiment)

  • Pre-market strategy (PinataBot, DexScreener)