You know, I've been into crypto for a long time, and I can say for sure: an AMA session is one of the most honest forms of communication in this industry. Why? Because there are no edited interviews, no press releases—only live questions and answers in real time.

The format originated on Reddit, and the crypto community simply fell in love with it. Imagine: a startup founder appears on Telegram, Discord, or Twitter Spaces, and people start bombarding them with questions. There's no way to dodge an answer—everyone sees when someone mumbles or avoids the topic. It works like a stress test for the team.

When I first started, I didn’t understand why everyone was so obsessed with these sessions. I thought, just a regular stream, nothing more. But then I realized: an AMA session is actually a chance to distinguish a real project from a scam in an hour of conversation. A weak CTO is immediately exposed at the first technical question—they start talking about general phrases like “innovative consensus,” and everyone understands that the person doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

There are several formats. Text-based on Telegram and Discord are the most accessible, but there are plenty of bots. People run scripts, flood the chat with repetitive questions, hunt for prizes. Voice on Twitter Spaces has become the standard—live voice is harder to fake, and you hear intonation, pauses, confidence. YouTube videos offer maximum transparency but require resources. Honestly, Twitter Spaces currently dominates.

What’s interesting: an AMA session isn’t just entertainment. For startups, it’s a way to attract investors and show transparency. Venture funds listen as the CTO explains the architecture and decide whether to invest. For us, regular participants, it’s a source of information that helps make decisions. Early access to news about partnerships, listings, plans—this is a competitive advantage.

Experience shows: if you participate regularly, you can earn quite well. Of course, from prizes. Most events allocate $100–$500, with an average reward of $20–$50 per question; especially valuable questions pay up to $200. I’ve seen people earn from $50 to $300 by participating in 10 events a month. The key is quality. One well-thought-out question about technology or competitive advantages is more valuable than ten superficial ones.

How to find worthwhile sessions? Subscribe to channels of the startups you’re interested in on Telegram, follow tweets from influencers and media, check calendars like Coindar. A combination of sources works best. Before participating, definitely study the project—at least the whitepaper and roadmap. Without understanding the architecture, it’s impossible to ask a deep question.

During the session, the main thing is respect and specificity. In voice formats, questions usually last 30–60 seconds, so get straight to the point. Don’t dominate, don’t ask questions that are easy to find in the documentation. After the session, check the promises—note deadlines, see if the team follows through. Those who miss deadlines quickly lose trust.

Caution doesn’t hurt. Scammers create fake channels, hold fake sessions, and collect data. Remember: legitimate events only request public information. If someone asks for your seed phrase, password, or private key—this is 100% a scam. No exceptions.

In the end, an AMA session is a tool that works both ways. For projects, it’s a path to trust and investors. For us, it’s a way to verify the team, gain knowledge, and earn. Start small: subscribe to a couple of startups, participate as an observer, then prepare a quality question. Practice will quickly show how it works.