# I want to trade a certain Asset, is it legitimate?

Assets/tokens are issued on the Bitcoin blockchain directly. \
\ <mark style="color:yellow;">This means that anyone with access to the internet is able to create and trade tokens freely without restrictions.</mark> \
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There is no way to block Bitcoin addresses and transactions, which means that there is also no way to limit any Counterparty activity. \
\ <mark style="color:red;">We recommend significant due diligence and research before trading.</mark>

<mark style="color:yellow;">Freewallet does not filter any assets. Please check the official website of whatever asset/token you are planning to trade, and make sure to verify that it is legitimate.</mark>

In some cases, tokens from verified projects will have a green banner showing “This is an official card in the \[Project Name] project.”

<figure><img src="/files/ptTQM9xTPlcREEF972my" alt=""><figcaption><p>Verifying the asset RAREPEPE on xchain</p></figcaption></figure>

* The above example shows the process of verifying that this token has a <mark style="color:red;">Locked Supply</mark>
* That the <mark style="color:green;">Total Supply</mark> is the number you expect it to be
* It is the EXACT Asset Name you are looking to trade
* That you are seeing a <mark style="color:purple;">Green Banner on xchain linking to the project</mark> you can verify includes this asset.

While this is useful to verify that specific asset you are viewing is a part of the project you know it to be in, <mark style="color:yellow;">make sure to verify all aspects (token name, issuance, holders, token supply etc.)</mark> to make sure you are absolutely sure this is the token you intend to trade.

<mark style="color:red;">**It has been attempted to fraudulently display this banner as part of the Digital Image Section of the description. It is not intended as a “fix all” solution to individual due diligence when trading an asset.**</mark>

For more help in recognizing fraudulent Counterparty assets, [please read more here](https://forums.counterparty.io/t/how-to-recognize-fraudulent-counterparty-assets/1170).


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