Our Rating Process
How We Rate Crypto Exchanges
Every exchange review on KipenO follows the same transparent, data-driven methodology. We score 8 weighted categories and publish our process openly.
Scoring Weights
| Category | Weight | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 25% | |
| Liquidity | 15% | |
| Coins | 15% | |
| Security | 15% | |
| App | 10% | |
| Kyc | 10% | |
| Support | 5% | |
| Availability | 5% |
What Each Category Covers
💰 Fees (25%)
Spot maker/taker, futures fees, funding rates, withdrawal costs, hidden fees
🌊 Liquidity (15%)
Order book depth, trading volume, slippage on large orders
🪙 Coins (15%)
Number of listed assets, trading pairs, early listings, delisting policy
🔒 Security (15%)
Proof of reserves, insurance fund, hack history, 2FA, withdrawal whitelist
📱 App (10%)
Mobile app quality, UI/UX, speed, reliability, feature parity with desktop
KYC (10%)
Verification tiers, privacy, speed of approval, geographic restrictions
Support (5%)
Response time, channels available, knowledge base quality
🌍 Availability (5%)
Geographic coverage, fiat support, language options
Our Commitment
We may earn affiliate commissions when you sign up through our links. However, this never influences our ratings. Every exchange is scored using the same objective criteria, and we update our reviews regularly to reflect changes in fees, features, and security.
If you believe a score is inaccurate or outdated, please contact us with specific evidence and we will review it promptly.