The evidence hierarchy
| Evidence | Strength | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Live cashier field | Strong for current account | Can vary by location or tier |
| Published terms | Strong for stated policy | May omit individual review time |
| Transaction ID | Strong for broadcast | Does not reveal pre-broadcast time |
| Marketing claim | Weak | Often lacks scope and conditions |
| Anonymous anecdote | Weak | Cannot establish a general result |
Required fields
Record asset and network, minimum, maximum, displayed fee, verification triggers, stated processing window, transaction-ID availability and receiver confirmation threshold.
Avoid one-number rankings
“Fastest payout” compresses several stages into one label. A better comparison states which stage the evidence measures. If the source cannot distinguish operator approval from network confirmation, mark the result incomplete.
Missing evidence is a finding. Do not replace it with an estimate.