About the Token Psychology Experiment

The Experiment

The Token Psychology Experiment is a groundbreaking behavioral research study that explores how transparency affects investment decision-making in the cryptocurrency space. We present two completely transparent options: one maximally secure (HonestToken) and one maximally risky (DegenRugToken), allowing the market to decide what it truly values.

Research Questions

  • When both risks and benefits are completely transparent, which do investors choose?
  • Does honesty about negative aspects (like high fees) affect investment behavior?
  • How do psychological factors influence cryptocurrency investment decisions?
  • Can radical transparency improve market efficiency and reduce scam victims?

About Quantum Transfer Group

Quantum Transfer Group is a blockchain research organization dedicated to understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of decentralized finance. Our mission is to improve market transparency and investor education through empirical research and innovative experiments.

Our Principles:

  • Complete transparency in all research
  • Evidence-based approach to DeFi innovation
  • Education-first mentality
  • Open-source methodology

The Tokens Explained

HonestToken (HONEST)

Designed as the "perfect" cryptocurrency with zero fees, locked liquidity, renounced ownership, and complete security audits. Represents maximum safety and user protection.

DegenRugToken (RUG)

Intentionally designed with high fees (25%/69%), unlimited minting, and owner control. Despite being a transparent "rug pull," it represents maximum chaos and risk-seeking behavior.

Methodology

This experiment uses real economic incentives rather than surveys or simulations. Participants make actual investment decisions with real consequences, providing authentic behavioral data. All interactions are tracked anonymously to analyze decision-making patterns.

Ethical Note: All participants are fully informed about the nature of both tokens before making decisions. The experiment's transparent design ensures informed consent.

Expected Outcomes

We hypothesize that despite complete transparency about risks, a significant portion of participants will still choose the high-risk option, providing insights into:

  • • Risk tolerance in cryptocurrency markets
  • • The psychology of "obvious" investment decisions
  • • How transparency affects market behavior
  • • Patterns in security vs. speculation preferences

Research Ethics

This study follows established research ethics protocols:

  • • Full disclosure of all risks and experimental nature
  • • Voluntary participation with ability to withdraw
  • • Anonymous data collection and analysis
  • • No deception - everything is exactly as described
  • • Educational value for the broader DeFi community

Contact Us

All Inquiries:

Email: contact@honestvsrug.com

(General questions, research, technical support, privacy, and legal matters)

The Token Psychology Experiment is conducted by Quantum Transfer Group for educational and research purposes. This is not financial advice. All participants should understand the risks involved before participating.