How We Verify Figures

Primary Sources

For any claim involving a specific number — leverage limits, market counts, points tiers, volume, TVL, open interest — we cite from primary sources first and secondary aggregators second. Specifically:

• Lighter official documentation (docs.lighter.xyz) — the authoritative source for leverage caps, margin requirements, points-program rules, token mechanics, and protocol behavior.
• The Lighter app (app.lighter.xyz) — real-time volume, funding rates, open interest, and market data used by live-stat components throughout the site.
• On-chain data via Dune Analytics and DefiLlama — historical volume, TVL, and wallet activity cross-referenced against the app data.
• Competitor platform documentation (hyperliquid.gitbook.io, docs.asterdex.com, dydx.trade/docs, GRVT docs) for comparison figures. We never rely on secondhand summaries for comparison claims.
• Independent research and funding disclosures for figures like Lighter's raise and valuation, cited to the reporting source rather than restated as fact.

Review Cadence

Every guide carries a Last Updated date in the byline. Additionally, pages covering time-sensitive figures (leverage caps, points rewards, market coverage, volume comparisons) carry a Last Verified date indicating the most recent manual data check — this is usually more recent than the content-edit date.

High-priority guides (getting started, deposit, withdraw, points, security) are re-checked at least monthly. Comparison and ecosystem articles are re-checked quarterly or when a material change is detected. Live data widgets (price tickers, funding rates, volume stats) pull fresh data on every page load.

Limitations

Rates and figures in crypto markets change. The Last Verified date represents the last time a human manually confirmed the figure against a primary source. Between verification dates, figures may drift — particularly points values, funding rates, and volume comparisons. Airdrop timing and per-point value are estimates: there is no confirmed TGE, so we never present them as guaranteed. When accuracy matters for a decision you're about to make, always cross-check against the primary source linked from the article.

Reporting Outdated Figures

If you spot a figure on this site that looks out of date or wrong, please report it. The fastest path is a direct message to @Concept211 on X or an email via the About page. Include the URL, the figure, and the source you're comparing against — we re-verify and update within 48 hours on average.

Editorial Independence and Disclosure

Lighterpedia earns from Lighter's points-based referral program (see the About page for full disclosure). This does not influence which figures we publish, how we rank exchanges, or which platforms we recommend. Comparisons are sourced from each platform's own published documentation. When a competitor is stronger on a given dimension, we say so — we'd rather be accurate than favorable.