Moralis Glossary

Learn all you need to know about Moralis Token Explorer and Security Metrics.

Moralis Metrics

Item	What It Is
Hype Score	Measures increased positive on chain activity which may lead to increase in price
Security Score	A reliability score based on Moralis on-chain data analytics.
DEXT Score	A security score provided by Dextools.
ROI	Max percent price increase since first seen on the trending list
Total Volume	The total amount of tokens traded over a specified timeframe.
Holders	The change in the number of token holders within a specific timeframe.
Price Percent Change	The percentage change in token price during a set timeframe.
Liquidity	The change in how much liquidity is available for the token during the specified timeframe.
Market Cap	The total market value of the token.
Fully Diluted Valuation	The estimated market cap if all tokens were in circulation.
Social Media Metrics	The number of followers on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
Buyers/Sellers	The count of new addresses buying or selling the token within a timeframe.
Experienced Buyers/Sellers	Buyers or sellers with at least 100 outgoing transactions.
Buyers/Sellers Volume	The amount of tokens traded by buyers or sellers.
Rating & Number of Ratings	User ratings and the total number of ratings a token has received.
Coin Age	The time since the coin was first minted.
Net Buyers	The difference between the number of buyers and sellers.
Experienced Net Buyers	Net buyers with the additional requirement of having at least 100 outgoing transactions.
Buy Pressure	The difference between buyers volume and sellers volume.
Category	Allows filtering tokens by specific sectors like DeFi, Gaming, etc.
On-Chain Strength Index	A premium metric evaluating various on-chain metrics across all timeframes simultaneously.

Security Metrics

Item	What It Is	Why It Might Be Done	Why It Shouldn't Be Done
Open Source	The code is available for anyone to see.	To foster trust and encourage community contributions.	Bad actors could exploit vulnerabilities.
Proxy Contract	A contract that acts on behalf of another, adding features without changing the original.	For upgradability and flexibility in smart contracts.	Adds complexity and a point of control that could be exploited.
Mintable	New tokens can be created after the initial creation.	To fund development, reward the community, or adapt to economic conditions.	Can lead to inflation, reducing the value of existing tokens.
Owner Address	The digital wallet address of the current token owner.	Adds credibility and shows commitment by the founders or project team.	Concentration of ownership can lead to manipulation.
Retrieve Ownership	Ability to take back control of the token.	For administrative purposes or to correct early issues.	It undermines decentralization and trust.
Balance Mod	Changes to the number of tokens in someone's wallet.	To correct distribution errors or fraudulent activities.	Undermines trust and security, suggesting a lack of control.
Hidden Owner	The owner's identity is not publicly disclosed.	To protect privacy in unstable regions.	Lacks transparency, making it hard to assess legitimacy.
Self Destruct	Token can be programmed to disappear.	To disable a contract in case of vulnerabilities or to conclude a project.	Can lead to loss of assets and trust.
External Call Risk	Risk from the token interacting with outside contracts.	Necessary for many decentralized applications to function.	Can introduce dependencies and potential vulnerabilities.
Buy Tax	Extra fees on transactions.	To discourage speculative trading or fund development.	Can deter investors and reduce liquidity.
Cannot Sell All	Restrictions on buying or selling the token.	Stabilize the launch phase or control market impact.	Undermines marketability and autonomy, indicating potential liquidity issues.
Honeypot	A trap making it impossible to sell the token later.	There's no legitimate reason; it's deceptive.	It's designed to scam, causing loss to investors.
Transfer Pausable	Ability to stop transactions temporarily.	As a security measure to protect assets during attacks.	Misuse could arbitrarily lock investors out of their assets.
Blacklisted	Lists controlling who can use or hold the token.	To comply with regulations or prevent malicious activities.	Can limit accessibility and centralize control.
Dex	Available on decentralized exchanges.	Enhances liquidity and allows for free trade.	Strategic reasons may delay listing, but generally positive.
Anti-Whale Mod	Measures against large market-manipulating transactions.	To prevent market manipulation by large holders.	Can restrict natural market movements and deter large investors.
Trading Cooldown	Waiting period between trades.	To prevent rapid trading tactics that manipulate the market.	Reduces liquidity and attractiveness to active traders.