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EnglishWhat Do the Status Labels on Monerica Listings Mean?
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Monerica marks each listing with one of four statuses โ ๐ฆ Admitted, โ Verified, โ Questionable, or โ Scam โ to signal how much scrutiny that entry has received. The label is a screening hint, not a guarantee: the site states plainly that "links are not endorsements," so you still verify a merchant yourself before sending funds. Use the status to decide how much checking you need to do, not to skip it.
The four statuses
| Status | Meaning in practice | How to treat it |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฆ Admitted | The entry has been accepted into the directory. This is the baseline state โ it means the listing exists and fits the directory's scope, not that anyone vouched for it. | Treat as unvetted. Do your own checks before transacting. |
| โ Verified | The entry has passed whatever verification Monerica applies. It is the strongest positive mark on the page. | Still confirm current details yourself โ verification is a point-in-time judgment. |
| โ Questionable | Something about the entry raised doubts. | Approach with caution; look for corroborating reports elsewhere. |
| โ Scam | Monerica has flagged the entry as a scam. | Avoid. |
Status is separate from sponsorship
Monerica's homepage has distinct sections for Main Sponsors, Category Sponsors, and Subcategory Sponsors, and sponsored entries appear with their own ratings and notes โ for example, a sponsor listing might carry a star rating like "4.5 (2)" alongside a short description of the service.
Paying for placement and being verified are different things. A prominent sponsor block does not mean the entry is โ Verified, and a โ Verified entry is not necessarily a sponsor. When you scan the page, read the status marker and the sponsorship position as two independent signals.
Ratings and notes sit alongside the status
Many entries also carry a numeric rating with a review count in parentheses, plus a short parenthetical note. Examples from the directory:
- A swap service shown as "4.7 (20)" with the note "1-2% fee | 24/7"
- An exchange shown as "4.3 (12)" described as a no-KYC swap supporting 1,600+ coins
- A VPS provider shown as "3.7 (3)" with details on signup, storage, and server locations
These ratings come from user reviews, so they reflect other visitors' experiences rather than Monerica's own verification. A high rating with few reviews (like "3.7 (3)") carries less weight than the same score with many reviews.
How to use the labels when choosing a service
- Filter by status first. If you want the lowest-risk starting point, begin with โ Verified entries and exclude โ Scam outright.
- Read the note and rating. The parenthetical note often contains the practical detail you need โ fees, availability, supported coins, or signup requirements.
- Check the review count. A rating backed by 20 reviews tells you more than one backed by 2.
- Confirm independently. Because links are not endorsements, verify the service's current terms, fees, and status on its own site before committing funds.
- Re-check later. The directory carries a last-update timestamp, and statuses can change โ an entry that was โ Verified at one point may not stay that way.
Common pitfalls
- Mistaking "Admitted" for "approved." ๐ฆ Admitted only means the listing was accepted into the directory.
- Assuming a sponsor is verified. Sponsorship is a placement, not a trust rating.
- Trusting a rating without its count. A single review can produce a misleadingly high or low score.
- Treating any label as permanent. Statuses and ratings are snapshots; the page shows when it was last updated.