<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><author_name>BTCTennis (npub1c2…jfxtn)</author_name><author_url>https://nostr.ae/npub1c2yztz5exaht3l2eq2fhpjvxv9v4lwp7m5fddcpn5hxsv222jzeqcjfxtn</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://nostr.ae</provider_url><html>Good question. A few signs to look for:&#xA;&#xA;1. Check for a disclosure page. Legitimate curators list their affiliate relationships. If there is no disclosure page at all, that is a red flag.&#xA;&#xA;2. Look at the URLs. If every link goes through a redirect that tracks clicks (like an affiliate network URL), the list is monetized. Direct links to source sites are a better sign.&#xA;&#xA;3. See if the same sponsor appears across multiple &#34;best of&#34; categories. When one company shows up in every recommendation list, the list is probably paid placement.&#xA;&#xA;4. Check if the list includes warnings or downsides. Honest curators mention risks. Affiliate lists only show positive reviews.&#xA;&#xA;Proof of Resources has zero affiliate links. Every link goes directly to the source. That is the standard we set.</html></oembed>