Inline Search
Learn how to use TRAST's powerful inline search functionality to instantly find and rate projects or entities from any chat.
"Your new DYOR tool is not a website. It's in your chat."
The Power of Instant Access
"TRAST 🫶 connects 1B+ users with instant search. No activations. No bot chats. No waiting. No BS!"
Inline search is one of TRAST's most powerful features, allowing you to access the platform's database directly from any Telegram chat without having to switch to the TRAST bot. This makes information verification and reputation checks nearly frictionless.
Web3 doesn't need another feed or another website to visit. It needs memory, reputation, and real-time context right where conversations happen. TRAST inline search delivers exactly that.
How It Works
Inline search can be triggered from any chat by typing:
As you type, results appear instantly in a dropdown, showing:
Entity name with category icon
Trust score visualization
Review count and activity metrics
This preview provides critical information within seconds and without any additional clicks - you immediately see trust scores and key metrics before even selecting a result.
Zero-Click Information
"Type, check, decide."
One of the most powerful aspects of TRAST's inline search is its preview capability:
Instant Assessment: See trust scores and red flags immediately in the dropdown results
No App Switching: Get key information without opening any websites, apps, or even the bot itself
Quick Decision Making: Decide whether to avoid or engage with a project in seconds
Effortless Screening: Scan multiple entities rapidly during conversations
This zero-click preview allows for seamless information gathering during natural conversation flow, eliminating the friction that causes many users to skip verification steps.
Complete Information Flow
The inline search experience offers three levels of information:
Instant Preview (0 clicks): Trust scores and key metrics visible in dropdown results
Basic Card (1 click): Select a result to share a summary card with rating buttons
Full Details (2 clicks): Access complete analysis and verification tools
This tiered approach ensures you get critical safety information with minimal effort while providing pathways to deeper analysis when needed.
Why Inline Search is Essential
"What if 1 billion Telegram users could access the same web3 insights instantly? Well... they can! 💥"
Inline search is central to TRAST's mission for several key reasons:
Seamless In-Context Verification: Verify projects or users without disrupting conversations
Proactive Protection: Check entities before interacting with them
Community Contribution: Rate and report suspicious entities in real-time
Group Safety: Share verified information with others immediately
TRAST turns every Telegram group into a powerful Web3 dashboard. Rate tokens. Warn about scams. Discover real gems. All without ever leaving the chat.
Using Inline Search Effectively
Finding Entities
Simply type @TrastDotBot followed by the name of any:
Project
Token
Channel
User profile
Website
Smart contract
The search is intelligent, supporting partial matches and aliases.
Quick Actions
"Experience web3 projects, influencers and community ratings at your fingertips."
Each search result provides immediate options:
Rate: Quick 🟢Good / 🟡Unsure / 🔴Avoid rating
Full Details: Open complete profile with all metrics
Report: Flag suspicious or scam entities
Adding New Entities
"Great to see people starting to use TRAST for what it's meant for — ✨real discoveries!"
If your search doesn't find an existing entity, you'll see an "Add [name]" option, allowing you to instantly create and rate a new entry.
Real-World Applications
In Group Chats
When someone mentions a new project or token, quickly verify its reputation and share with the group:
In Private Conversations
Verify projects before investing or channels before joining:
During AMAs or Events
Fact-check claims in real-time by searching for relevant entities.
Technical Advantages
Zero Context Switch: Stay in your conversation
Fast Response: Optimized for low-latency results
Lightweight Display: Shows essential information first
Advanced Matching: Finds results even with partial or inexact terms
Preview-First Design: Delivers critical safety data before any click
Best Practices
Always Verify Before Engaging: Use inline search to check unfamiliar entities
Use Preview Scanning: Scan multiple entities quickly using just the dropdown preview
Share Results Proactively: Help protect others by sharing verification results
Contribute Ratings: Use the quick rating buttons to strengthen the database
Add Missing Entities: If something isn't in the system, add it immediately
Summary
"You don't need to follow the noise. You don't need to chase hype. You just need tools to see clearly."
Inline search transforms how we validate information in the crypto and web3 space, making verification a natural part of every conversation rather than a separate, often-skipped step. The zero-click preview capability removes virtually all friction from the verification process, ensuring users can make safer decisions with minimal effort.
TRAST isn't just another crypto tool - it's the Web3 trust layer that evolves with every search, every rating, and every verification you perform.
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