KuCoin

KuCoin

KCS #64
CCC 55% Token
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Project Safety Score: 55%

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KuCoinKCS
Market Cap$1140005360
24hr Volume$506094
24hr Change1.5%
Price$8.47
Coverage: 6 buckets · 67% resolved · raw mean 62.9 (post-coverage penalty: 54.5)
Concerns raised - see Red Flags below
Scoring rubric: Smart-Contract Token - scored on contract safety, liquidity, holders, team, social
Economic Design
75 BBB
100% · high
Liquidity Market
41 CC
100% · medium
Team Credibility
81 A
75% · medium
Social Behavioral
54 CCC
75% · medium
Contract Mechanics
-
0% · low
Holder Distribution
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0% · low

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KCS KuCoin Details
Type
Exchange Token
Launched
2017
HQ
Seychelles
Team
Unknown
Exchange-based TokensCentralized Exchange (CEX) TokenCircle Ventures PortfolioMade in China

KuCoin is an international cryptocurrency exchange established in 2017 and located in Seychelles. It supports trading for approximately 250 digital assets and distributes 50% of its trading fee revenue to users who hold its native token, KuCoin Shares (KCS). The platform offers relatively low trading fees and various incentives for users dealing with KCS. The foundation's research into blockchain technology began in 2011, leading to the development of KuCoin’s architecture in 2013, and culminating in the launch of the exchange in 2017.

The exchange is managed by a team led by CEO Michael Gam, who has a background in technology from Ant Financial, and CTO Eric Don, who is recognized for his expertise in internet systems and architecture. KuCoin aims to provide secure and convenient digital asset transaction and exchange services, focusing on integrating premium worldwide assets. As of now, the exchange is actively working towards increasing its market presence amidst competitive pressures from other exchanges.

Cryptocurrency carries risk. Every project listed on this site, regardless of its score, operates in a volatile and largely unregulated market. Tokens can lose most or all of their value. A high score reflects lower structural risk based on the data we can measure. It does not mean a project is safe, that the price will hold, or that losses are unlikely. Always research independently and never commit money you cannot afford to lose.

Economic design score 75 out of 100. The project shows a solid economic design, with 95% of its total supply currently circulating. However, it lacks a hard supply cap, which introduces potential inflation risks in the future. While the score reflects a generally favorable structure, the absence of a supply cap could be a concern for prospective investors.

Liquidity and market dynamics score 41 out of 100. This score indicates challenges in liquidity, with a very low trading volume relative to market capitalization. The project has a 24-hour trading volume of $506,094, amounting to just 0.04% of its total market cap. Although it is listed on nine exchanges, the overall liquidity conditions may lead to difficulties in executing larger trades without significant slippage.

Team credibility score 81 out of 100. The project benefits from strong team credibility, with a history spanning approximately 8.7 years. The whitepaper is rated highly, which adds to its overall trustworthiness. Additionally, it has had one audit firm involved, but further details about the team's identities are not available at this time.

Social behavior score 54 out of 100. The social media presence for this project is somewhat limited, with low audience engagement on platforms like Twitter and Reddit. While the accounts are verified, the audience data is not available, which may hinder outreach potential. However, there are no significant red flags in terms of negative press or regulatory issues, indicating a relatively stable social standing.

Inherent crypto risk for this asset includes the potential for market volatility and liquidity challenges, which can impact trading experiences. Investors should carefully consider these factors in the context of their overall portfolio strategy.

  • Michael Gan - Former CEO LinkedIn ↗
    Prior: KuCoin, KCC
    Michael Gan is the former CEO of KuCoin and has been instrumental in the development of the KCS token and the KuCoin Community Chain.
  • Johnny Lyu - CEO LinkedIn ↗
    Prior: KuCoin, KCC
    Johnny Lyu is the current CEO of KuCoin and has been involved in the strategic direction and growth of the platform.
  • Cyberscope 2023-01-13 pass report ↗
    The audit report indicates a low-risk profile for the KCS token, with a security score of 69% and an overall score of 84%, placing it in the top 10% percentile.
View whitepaper ↗ (2022)
Quality: high
Max supply: 143,996,827
Team allocation: 45.3%
Investors: 17.4%
Public: 37.3%
Next unlock: 2027-03-29
  • High liquidity with 95% of supply in circulation
  • Positive audit outcome indicating low risk
  • Trading volume is near zero
  • No hard cap on total token supply
  • No hard supply cap, potential for inflation
  • Limited information on team and technical aspects

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Market Stats

All-Time High$28.83
All-Time Low$0.3429
Circulating134655022
Total Supply142155022
Launch2017-08-22

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