At Bankless Times, our mission is to provide you with the latest news and educational materials from the crypto and decentralized finance industry. Whether it's cryptocurrencies, NFTs, ICOs, fintech, or blockchain, our comprehensive coverage of the entire crypto sphere will keep you up to date. Our guides contain all the information you could possibly need.
We offer beginner-friendly guides on dealing with brokers, exchanges, buying and selling cryptocurrencies, and more. Our goal is to help readers navigate the world of cryptocurrencies and DeFi with our in-depth research and analysis.
In order to ensure that our users have access to the most up-to-date information to make the best decisions, this page outlines the values and principles that we at Bankless Times adhere to when publishing content.
You can learn more about Bankless Times on our About Us page.
Our editorial values & principles
Our values and principles require content to be:
honest & transparent
unbiased & inclusive
relevant & empowering
These principles have, in turn, been fleshed out into a comprehensive set of editorial & publishing processes.
We always disclose any sponsored articles, and when we use social media, it’s done responsibly. Our journalists adhere to the foundation of ethical journalism.
Code of ethics
We are committed to following theCodes of Ethicsof the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW). Our content is accurate and fair, minimizes harm, acts independently, and is accountable and transparent.
Bankless Times content is for informational purposes and is not intended to substitute for the advice of a licensed or certified attorney, accountant, financial advisor, or other certified financial professional.
Our content is to be used for educational and informational purposes only and should not be treated as financial advice.
Editorial and publishing process
Each article is reviewed by one of the editing team. Publication of a submitted article is contingent on approval by the editor.
Writers and editors consider the following points for each article published on the Bankless Times website:
Whether the article will be of value to our target audience, the goal is to make all articles useful to new investors, seasoned investors, and anyone seeking to learn more about different crypto or trading products and services. Editors are asked to make specific suggestions as to how the article can achieve this goal and check if revision is necessary.
Writers and editors must ensure grammar, spelling, format, readability, SEO, affiliate marketing links, disclaimers, and widgets are all in order.
Writers and editors need to make sure that the article is informative, relevant, and matches the overall tone of the website.
The article should be well-organized and easy to read.
Any charts and tables included must be clear and effective.
Editors make a decision to:
Accept the article and publish with minor to moderate revisions;
Request significant revision followed by another review;
Reject the article.
We are proud of our high-quality writers and editors. In addition, we never make any recommendations in regard to buying or selling; instead, we provide detailed information and encourage our readers to do their own research.
We take all of our research from reliable sources such as Investopedia, CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, Glassnode, and other publications of the same caliber.
Quality standards
Every piece of content published by Bankless Times meets our strict quality standards. In order to maintain our high standards, every step of the publishing process is carefully reviewed.
Research
To deliver the most accurate information, we make sure that everything we write has been thoroughly researched before publication.
Write
With years of experience and knowledge of the cryptocurrency market, our writers are specialists in their field and offer key insights. Our writers also know how to break down complex concepts to make the articles accessible to all of our readers.
Edit
We set high standards for grammar, formatting, and readability to ensure that everything on Bankless Times is clear, concise, and easy to read.
Fact-check
All information in our articles comes from reliable and trustworthy sources. In addition, readers can be sure that our articles and guides contain the latest information, as the updated date regularly changes to reflect article updates.
Publish & Review
Once all the above is complete, we will publish the article. The article will be monitored and reviewed in case any information needs to be updated in the future.
Assessing our contributors
Bankless Times contributors are carefully selected and vetted. Our writers specialize in both crypto and DeFi and have extensive experience in these fields. They are selected for their knowledge and their ability to communicate complex topics in a clear and accessible manner.
The name of the author of each article is located at the bottom of the page, with a biography that tells you more about the author's qualifications, education, professional background, and online presence.
All writers are required to uphold the editorial guidelines listed above.
Advertising disclosure
We do from time to time publish sponsored content from partners. While this is rare, such content is always vetted and labeled accordingly. Our affiliate links are always labeled.
On some guides and reviews, we may include a comparison table of products that are offered by advertisers. While we do work hard with partners to try and surface the best paid offers possible in these comparison tables, it's important to note that they are not editorially selected. Display Ads are labeled as advertisements and are easily recognized.
How Bankless Times make money
We earn money through strategic partnerships with particular Bankess Times affiliates. You can use a service, as usual, knowing that these affiliations will not have any impact on your fees, and we ensure you that all of our affiliate providers are reputable and regulated.
How can I contact the editorial team?
Please refer to our contact page.
