How verdicts work
The seven red lines
For a token, LENS runs a transparent rule set called tokenRedLines(). Each rule maps to a flag, and the highest flag becomes the verdict. Nothing is a hidden black-box score, you can always see exactly which line tripped.
The seven lines
| Red line | Flag | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dev sold a prior token | STOP | A deployer who dumped on holders before will very likely do it again |
| Serial deployer | STOP | Dozens of launches in a short window is a rug-factory pattern, not a builder |
| Dev claimed fees and left | STOP | Took the creator fees with no follow-through, the soft rug |
| Bundled supply | CAUTION | Launch wallets quietly hold a large share, so a coordinated dump can hit any time |
| Fresh funding trail | CAUTION | Wallet was funded minutes before launch from a fresh CEX withdrawal, a throwaway |
| Hidden linked accounts | CAUTION | Alt identities tied to past failed launches that the dev is not advertising |
| Thin or no history | CAUTION | Nothing on-chain to verify, so the dev is unproven and should be treated as such |
How a verdict is built
LENS evaluates all seven lines on every token, collects the flags, and takes the worst one. If any STOP line trips, the token is STOP. If no STOP trips but at least one CAUTION does, it is CAUTION. If nothing trips, it is CLEAR. Because the rules are explicit, you are never asked to trust a mystery number, you can read the exact line and decide whether you agree.
A CLEAR verdict means no red line tripped, not a guarantee of safety. New scams invent new patterns. Always do your own research before aping.