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Crypto KOL marketing guides

Everything we know about running influencer campaigns for crypto projects, written down. Rates, vetting, contracts, compliance, launches, PR, hackathons and events.

GUIDE 01

What KOL marketing is in crypto

KOL marketing in crypto means paying key opinion leaders on X, YouTube and Telegram to cover your token.

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GUIDE 02

Crypto KOL rates in 2026

Crypto KOL rates by platform and follower tier for 2026, covering X posts and threads, YouTube videos, Telegram posts, TikTok and Spaces hosting.

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GUIDE 03

How much to spend on crypto KOL marketing

What crypto projects spend on KOL marketing by stage, how to split it across macro, mid and micro tiers, and three sample.

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GUIDE 04

How to vet a crypto KOL before you pay

How to vet crypto KOLs before you pay them: fake follower checks, engagement rate math, comment quality, audience geography.

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GUIDE 05

KOL marketing for a token launch

A week-by-week KOL marketing plan for a token launch, from T-6 weeks to T+2 weeks, covering tier mix, staggered posts.

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GUIDE 06

X vs YouTube vs Telegram crypto KOLs

Compare X, YouTube, Telegram, TikTok and Discord crypto KOLs on audience, cost, conversion and post lifespan, plus the right mix by project type.

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GUIDE 07

Asian crypto KOL markets

How Asian crypto KOL markets work: platforms, typical prices, the Upbit listing effect in Korea, and the language and.

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GUIDE 08

Crypto KOL disclosure rules

Crypto KOL disclosure rules explained: FTC endorsement guides, SEC touting cases, UK FCA promotions, MiCA Article 7.

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GUIDE 09

What to put in a crypto KOL contract

What a crypto KOL agreement should contain: deliverables, timing, approvals, disclosure, token lockups, escrow, usage.

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GUIDE 10

How to measure crypto KOL ROI

How to measure crypto KOL ROI: UTM links, referral codes, on chain wallet cohorts, Dune dashboards, CPM and CPA benchmarks.

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GUIDE 11

Crypto KOL scams and red flags

The KOL scams that cost crypto projects money: bought followers, engagement pods, token dumps, 3x markups and fake case.

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GUIDE 12

Running X Spaces and Telegram AMAs

How to run an X Space or Telegram AMA for a crypto project: picking a host, KOL host costs, timing, promotion, structure.

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GUIDE 13

Crypto press release distribution

How crypto press release distribution works: Chainwire, Cointelegraph and PR Newswire prices, guaranteed placements vs.

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GUIDE 14

How to launch a crypto hackathon

How to launch a crypto hackathon that produces real builders: platforms, prize pool sizes, judging, sponsor tracks, an 8 to.

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GUIDE 15

Crypto event marketing at Token2049, Consensus and EthCC

Crypto event marketing that works: sponsorship tiers and prices, why side events beat booths, speaker slots, KOL dinners.

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GUIDE 16

Crypto KOL agency or in-house

What a crypto KOL agency does, what retainers and media-spend fees typically cost, when in-house is cheaper, and a decision.

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