# Eight Research Categories

OptiX evaluates projects using the following categories and their sub-criteria:

1. **Concept**: Mission, Narrative, Innovation.
2. **Team**: Transparency, Experience, Activity / Reliability, Advisors, Fundraising. 
3. **Marketing**: Communication channels, public perception.
4. **Community**: Number of activity users, Feedback / Sentiment, Staking, Trading volume
5. **Roadmap**: Achievement, On-time delivery, Future Plans.
6. **Utility**: Benefits, Tools & Product Quality. 
7. **Tokenomics**: Distribution & Allocation, Supply & Circulation, Vesting Schedule, Risk & Market Cap. 
8. **Timing**: Market conditions, competitiveness.