IDO research

IDO research (@idoresearch) is a channel dedicated to early-stage Web3 activities, point farming, testnets, IDOs, and trading platforms. The content primarily consists of guides, project analyses, airdrop updates, and the author’s own calculations of potential returns. The channel regularly uses affiliate links and sign-up bonuses, so some of the recommendations are tied to the author’s own monetization efforts. The main limitations include the lack of guarantees regarding future airdrops, transaction fees and trading volume, as well as the need to independently assess the risks of each project.

Content and Format

IDO research operates in the niche of early-stage Web3 projects and focuses on activities where users earn points, participate in testnets, provide liquidity, or generate trading volume in anticipation of future rewards.

Main channel formats:

• instructions on earning points and participating in testnets;

• updates on the TGE (token launch), airdrops, and token distribution dates;

• calculations of the potential value of points based on FDV and the estimated drop volume;

• monitoring perpetual DEXs, DeFi protocols, and prediction markets;

• the author's personal opinions on the market and individual assets.

Posts often include specific metrics: trading volume, number of points, project funding amount, FDV, APR, and the estimated value of the future token. The author also describes their own strategies and explicitly states which platforms their team uses.

The frequency of posts has dropped significantly. The channel used to publish more than 30 posts a month; now it averages about 5–7. In April, the author explicitly explained the decline in frequency by saying that he had stopped writing about activities he doesn’t engage in himself.

Monetization and Business Model

The primary source of revenue comes from affiliate programs run by crypto services. The posts include personalized links and codes for Extended, GRVT, Variational, Hibachi, TrueCurrent, Dreamcash, and other platforms.

Affiliate offers usually come with a specific bonus for the reader: extra points, a discount on commissions, a higher account level, or a partial refund of expenses. For example, GRVT was advertised with a bonus of up to 30–40% on points, while Extended offered a discount on trading commissions and additional cashback.

The channel is also linked to the NFD Web3 platform and Combine, a software product for automating activities. A pinned post promotes Farcaster’s paid automation module, which includes a $15 trial account and a separate private chat for buyers of large packages.

Reputation, Risks, and Key Features

The channel was created in April 2021 and has not changed its name since then. Posts are not deleted en masse, edits are rare, and comments are open and used by subscribers for discussion.

The audience grew in stages, reaching approximately 75,000 subscribers, after which a steady decline began. Current engagement is about 14%.

The author frequently emphasizes the uncertainty of his own predictions and may criticize projects that he is simultaneously considering for investment. For example, StripChain was described as a controversial project, and the weak demand for its token sale was directly called into question.

The channel cannot be found using Telegram's standard search by name, which may be due to visibility restrictions.

Conclusion

IDO research is useful for those who already understand the mechanics of airdrops, points, and early Web3 activities and want to track projects alongside practical calculations. However, affiliate monetization and the high uncertainty surrounding future returns require you to verify each offer yourself.