Web Search Integration

strix's web search integration is what makes it truly powerful - combining AI intelligence with real-time information from across the internet. This feature ensures you get the latest, most relevant data for your cryptocurrency analysis.

Overview

The web search capability allows strix to:

  • Access Real-Time Data: Get current market information, not just training data

  • Find Latest News: Discover recent developments and announcements

  • Verify Information: Cross-reference data from multiple sources

  • Track Trends: Identify emerging patterns and narratives

  • Source Attribution: Know where information comes from

How Web Search Works

Automatic Search Triggers

The AI automatically performs web searches when:

Token-Specific Queries

  • You provide a contract address

  • You ask about specific token names

  • You request current price information

  • You want latest developments

Market Information

  • "What are trending tokens today?"

  • "Show me recent Pump.fun launches"

  • "What's the current Solana gas fee?"

  • "Are memecoins pumping right now?"

News and Events

  • "Any recent news about [token]?"

  • "What happened with [project]?"

  • "Latest developments in DeFi"

  • "Recent crypto regulations"

Search Process

Behind the scenes, here's what happens:

1. Query Analysis (Instant)

  • AI determines if web search is needed

  • Identifies what type of information to find

  • Formulates optimal search queries

  • Selects relevant data sources

2. Multi-Source Search (2-5 seconds)

  • Queries multiple search engines

  • Accesses crypto-specific databases

  • Checks blockchain explorers

  • Retrieves social media data

3. Data Aggregation (2-3 seconds)

  • Combines results from all sources

  • Removes duplicate information

  • Ranks by relevance and reliability

  • Filters out unreliable sources

4. AI Processing (3-10 seconds)

  • Analyzes search results

  • Extracts key information

  • Synthesizes comprehensive answer

  • Cites sources appropriately

Total Time: 5-20 seconds depending on query complexity

Data Sources

Primary Sources

Blockchain Explorers

  • Solscan (Solana)

  • Etherscan (Ethereum)

  • BscScan (Binance Smart Chain)

  • Official blockchain APIs

  • Real-time transaction data

Market Data Aggregators

  • DexScreener

  • CoinGecko

  • CoinMarketCap

  • DEX trading volumes

  • Price feeds

Decentralized Exchanges

  • Raydium (Solana)

  • Uniswap (Ethereum)

  • PancakeSwap (BSC)

  • Liquidity pool data

  • Trading history

Social Platforms

  • Twitter/X for announcements

  • Telegram for community sentiment

  • Discord for development updates

  • Reddit for discussions

  • (Data accessed ethically and publicly)

Secondary Sources

News Outlets

  • CoinDesk

  • CoinTelegraph

  • Decrypt

  • The Block

  • Crypto-specific news sites

Analysis Platforms

  • On-chain analytics tools

  • Whale tracking services

  • Sentiment analysis platforms

  • Technical analysis sites

Official Channels

  • Project websites

  • GitHub repositories

  • Official documentation

  • Whitepaper sources

Search Features

Real-Time Price Data

Get current market information:

Price Queries

Market Metrics

  • Live price in USD

  • Market capitalization

  • 24h volume

  • Price change percentages

  • Trading pair information

Updated Continuously

  • Data refreshed with each query

  • No stale information

  • Always current prices

  • Real-time volume tracking

Latest News Discovery

Find recent developments:

News Queries

Coverage Includes

  • Project announcements

  • Partnership news

  • Technical updates

  • Market movements

  • Regulatory developments

  • Community events

Time-Relevant

  • Prioritizes recent information

  • Indicates timing of news

  • Distinguishes old vs. new

  • Shows development timeline

Trend Identification

Discover what's popular:

Trending Queries

Trend Analysis

  • Social media buzz

  • Volume spikes

  • Price momentum

  • Community growth

  • Search interest

Context Provided

  • Why it's trending

  • Sustainability assessment

  • Historical context

  • Risk considerations

Competitive Intelligence

Compare and benchmark:

Comparison Queries

Comparative Data

  • Side-by-side metrics

  • Performance comparison

  • Feature differences

  • Community size

  • Market position

Verification & Fact-Checking

Cross-reference information:

Verification Queries

Multi-Source Verification

  • Confirms facts across sources

  • Identifies conflicting information

  • Assesses source reliability

  • Provides confidence levels

Source Attribution

Citing Sources

The AI indicates where information comes from:

In-Line Citations

Source References

Multiple Sources

Source Reliability

Understanding source trustworthiness:

Highly Reliable (🟢)

  • Official blockchain explorers

  • Major aggregators (DexScreener, CoinGecko)

  • Direct on-chain data

  • Official project channels

Moderately Reliable (🟡)

  • Crypto news outlets

  • Community-sourced data

  • Social media (verified accounts)

  • Third-party analytics

Use With Caution (🟠)

  • Unverified social media

  • Anonymous sources

  • Promotional content

  • Conflicting reports

Data Freshness

Timestamps indicate recency:

Real-Time (< 1 minute)

  • Price data

  • Transaction monitoring

  • Live trading volumes

Recent (< 1 hour)

  • News articles

  • Social media posts

  • Market trends

Current (< 24 hours)

  • Daily statistics

  • Trading summaries

  • Market sentiment

Historical (> 24 hours)

  • Older news

  • Archived data

  • Historical analysis

Search Optimization

Getting Better Results

Be Specific

  • ❌ "Tell me about tokens"

  • ✅ "What are today's top 5 trending Solana memecoins by volume?"

Include Identifiers

  • Use contract addresses for precision

  • Specify blockchain (Solana, Ethereum, etc.)

  • Mention specific platforms (Pump.fun, Uniswap)

Request Time Frames

Combine Searches

Understanding Limitations

What Web Search Can Do ✅ Find publicly available information ✅ Access real-time market data ✅ Discover recent news and updates ✅ Aggregate multi-source data ✅ Verify public claims

What Web Search Cannot Do ❌ Access private information ❌ Predict future events ❌ Guarantee data accuracy ❌ Read paywalled content ❌ Penetrate private databases

Privacy & Ethics

Ethical Data Collection

strix's web search is:

  • Respectful: Only accesses publicly available data

  • Legal: Complies with website terms of service

  • Transparent: Discloses information sources

  • Non-Intrusive: Doesn't overload servers

  • Anonymous: Your searches are private

Your Privacy

Your search activity:

  • Not Tracked: We don't log your search queries

  • Not Stored: No search history maintained

  • Not Shared: Your queries stay private

  • Anonymous: No user identification

  • Secure: Encrypted connections

Performance Optimization

Speed Factors

Search speed depends on:

Query Complexity

  • Simple price check: 2-5 seconds

  • Multi-token comparison: 5-10 seconds

  • Comprehensive analysis: 10-20 seconds

  • Deep research: 20-30 seconds

Data Availability

  • Popular tokens: Faster (more sources)

  • Obscure tokens: Slower (fewer sources)

  • Recent events: Faster (cached)

  • Historical data: May take longer

System Load

  • Low traffic: Faster responses

  • High traffic: May queue briefly

  • Rate limits: Built into timing

Optimizing Your Experience

Batch Queries

Be Patient

  • Complex searches take time

  • Quality > speed

  • Thorough analysis requires processing

Use Cached Data When Appropriate

  • Recent queries may use cached results

  • Reduces search time

  • Still provides accurate information

Advanced Features

Custom Search Scope

Direct the search focus:

Historical Searches

Access past information:

Comparative Searches

Multi-dimensional comparisons:

Alert-Style Searches

Find significant events:

Troubleshooting

Slow Search Results

If searches are taking too long:

  1. Simplify your query

  2. Remove ambiguous terms

  3. Be more specific with identifiers

  4. Try again during lower traffic times

No Results Found

If the AI can't find information:

  1. Check contract address is correct

  2. Verify token exists and is tradeable

  3. Try alternative search terms

  4. Token may be too new or obscure

Conflicting Information

If sources disagree:

  1. AI will note discrepancies

  2. Multiple perspectives provided

  3. Most reliable source highlighted

  4. You can request clarification

Outdated Information

If data seems old:

  1. Ask explicitly for "latest" or "current"

  2. Specify a time frame

  3. Request refresh of data

  4. Check source timestamps

Best Practices

  1. Verify Critical Information: Cross-check important findings

  2. Note Timestamps: Pay attention to data freshness

  3. Consider Source Bias: Some sources may be promotional

  4. Request Multiple Sources: "Check multiple sources for [query]"

  5. Stay Current: Markets move fast, requery often

  6. Combine with Analysis: Use search with token analysis for complete picture

Next Steps

Experience real-time web search: Visit strix.fun and ask about trending tokens!

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