Curio is an independent crypto and Web3 publication. This policy explains how we decide what to publish, where our information comes from, how our ratings work, how we handle mistakes, and how we use AI tools. If we ever fall short of it, tell us.
Editorial independence
Our reviews, rankings, and recommendations are made by our editorial team alone. No advertiser, affiliate partner, or sponsor can buy a better rating, change our conclusions, or influence which products we cover. We make money through affiliate commissions and clearly-labelled sponsorships, explained in full in our how we handle affiliate links, but those relationships are kept strictly separate from editorial judgement. When a commercial arrangement exists, we disclose it on the page.
Sourcing and accuracy
We prioritise primary sources: official documentation, on-chain data, regulatory filings, and direct hands-on testing of the tools we write about. Where we rely on third-party data, we say so. We aim for claims that are accurate and durable rather than precise-but- fragile, crypto figures change fast, so we prefer well-established, qualitative facts and ask readers to verify current numbers (fees, supported regions, rates) on the provider's own site before acting.
We do not publish price predictions, "guaranteed" returns, or hype. Crypto is a your-money-your-life (YMYL) subject, and we write about it with the caution that deserves. Nothing we publish is financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.
How our ratings work
Where we score products, exchanges, wallets, marketplaces, the number is an editorial judgement, not a measured fact. Each score reflects a consistent set of criteria weighted by what matters most for that category. For exchanges, for example, we weight security and custody most heavily, followed by real all-in fees, ease of use, and liquidity. A rating is our informed opinion after testing and research; reasonable people may weigh the same factors differently, and we show our criteria so you can.
Corrections
We correct errors promptly and openly. If we get something wrong, we fix it and, where the change is material, note what changed and when. If you spot an inaccuracy, email hello@oncurio.com with the page and the detail, and we will review it. Keeping the record straight matters more to us than looking infallible, in the spirit of the SPJ Code of Ethics that guides how working journalists handle corrections.
Use of AI tools
We may use AI tools to assist with research, drafting, and editing. We do not publish unreviewed AI output. A human editor is responsible for every published piece: checking facts, verifying sources, and ensuring the analysis and conclusions are our own. AI never makes our rating or recommendation decisions.
Who writes for Curio
Curio publishes under the "Curio Editorial" house byline, representing a small team of crypto and Web3 writers and editors. The house byline signals that a piece reflects the standards of the whole masthead and has been fact-checked before publication. Our editorial team page names the four desks behind the byline and the steps every page passes through; our about page covers where Curio came from.
Related policies
This policy sits alongside our our disclosure statement (how we make money) and our privacy policy (what data we collect). Questions about any of them are welcome at hello@oncurio.com.