Before a cryptocurrency is launched or a blockchain project goes live, there’s usually one important document: the whitepaper. It’s the project’s blueprint — and often your first window into whether it’s worth trusting or investing in.
In this article, we explain what a whitepaper is, what it typically includes, and how to read one like a pro — even if you're new to crypto.
What is a whitepaper?
A whitepaper is a public document that outlines the goals, design, and technical foundation of a crypto project. It’s used to inform users, attract investors, and present the use case of the token or platform.
A strong whitepaper is like a business plan, technical manual, and marketing pitch all in one.
What’s included in a whitepaper?
- Project vision: What problem does the project solve?
- Tokenomics: Supply, distribution model, utility of the token
- Technology: Blockchain used, consensus mechanism, smart contracts
- Roadmap: Milestones and development phases
- Team: Founders, developers, advisors
- Use cases: How the token or app will be used in the real world
Why is it important?
- Transparency: Projects with no whitepaper often lack credibility.
- Informed investing: A whitepaper helps you evaluate risks and potential.
- Community alignment: The vision attracts like-minded supporters and developers.
How to read a whitepaper
You don’t have to understand every technical detail. Focus on:
- Is the problem real and well-defined?
- Is the solution clear and technically sound?
- Are the tokenomics fair and sustainable?
- Is the roadmap realistic and not just hype?
Floin Insight
At Floin, every listed token must provide a complete and transparent whitepaper. It’s one of our minimum listing criteria — and a cornerstone of our user-first approach. Our own FLTK token is fully documented and publicly available.
Was this article helpful?
That’s Great!
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry! We couldn't be helpful
Thank you for your feedback
Feedback sent
We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article