Manual screening vs Automated rug checkers: what's the difference?
Two ways to assess token safety — best used together, not either/or.
The short version
Two ways to assess token safety — best used together, not either/or.
- Manual screening: Verifying authorities, LP, and holders yourself on an explorer.
- Automated rug checkers: A tool that scores risk from known patterns automatically.
Side by side
| Dimension | Manual screening | Automated rug checkers |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Slower, thorough | Instant |
| Coverage | What you check | Many signals at once |
| Blind spots | Human error | Novel scams, gaming |
| Best use | Confirm the key facts | Fast first filter |
Which one should you care about?
Key idea — Use an automated checker as a fast filter, then verify the key facts yourself. Neither alone is enough.
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