Progressives may be local, networked or fixed-tier hybrids. Two similar counters can represent very different funding and trigger models.
The missing piece
A visible pool omits trigger probability, contribution rate and stake eligibility.
A precise number or polished seal can still be incomplete. Ask who produced it, what exact entity or version it covers, what date it describes and which comparison or denominator is missing.
A three-step evidence test
- Define the claim. Write the exact proposition without promotional adjectives.
- Match the source. Prefer a regulator, provider rule file or complete contract for the fact in question.
- Keep the boundary. Do not extend one screenshot, case or configuration to the whole service.
Compare pool type, qualifying stake and trigger together.
What this does not prove
Even strong evidence about one mechanic does not establish operator legality, reliability or suitability. Keep product, payment, entity and jurisdiction questions separate, then join them only where a source actually does.