# KOL.solutions > Crypto KOL marketing agency run by Bussler & Co (New York, since 2016). KOL and influencer campaigns on X, YouTube, Telegram and TikTok, press release distribution, hackathons and event marketing. Free tools and a 2026 rate card. Telegram: https://t.me/realfrankboss Book a call: https://calendar.app.google/VAQ1EHGYkQ5ppXut6 Email: frederik@bussler.co ## Tools - [KOL budget planner](https://kol.solutions/tools/kol-budget-planner): Shrimp, Shark, Whale or Mega Whale. Pick a size and see what the campaign looks like. - [Engagement rate calculator](https://kol.solutions/tools/engagement-rate-calculator): Paste follower and post numbers to get an engagement rate and a read on whether the audience is real. - [KOL vetting scorecard](https://kol.solutions/tools/kol-vetting-scorecard): Tick 12 checks and get a risk score before you pay a KOL anything. - [Campaign brief generator](https://kol.solutions/tools/campaign-brief-generator): Fill in the project details and get a brief you can send to KOLs and agencies. - [Rate card](https://kol.solutions/rates): typical 2026 crypto KOL prices ## Services - [Crypto KOL marketing](https://kol.solutions/services/kol-marketing): A crypto KOL marketing agency that books named creators on X, YouTube, Telegram and TikTok, writes the briefs and reports tracked results per post. - [Multi-platform crypto influencer campaigns](https://kol.solutions/services/influencer-campaigns): Multi-platform crypto influencer campaigns with a planned tier mix across X, YouTube, TikTok and Telegram, booked, briefed and tracked per creator. - [YouTube crypto KOL campaigns](https://kol.solutions/services/youtube-kol-campaigns): YouTube crypto KOL campaigns with dedicated reviews and integrated segments: creator sourcing, script review, disclosure checks and tracked results per video. - [X Spaces and Telegram AMAs](https://kol.solutions/services/twitter-spaces-amas): Hosted X Spaces and Telegram AMAs with crypto KOL hosts: host booking, question prep, moderation, promotion and clips cut from the recording. - [Crypto press release distribution](https://kol.solutions/services/press-release-distribution): Crypto press release distribution: we write the release, place it on crypto media wires and pitch tier-1 outlets, then report every live link and its traffic. - [Crypto hackathon launches](https://kol.solutions/services/hackathon-launches): We plan, run and promote crypto hackathons online and in person: prize design, judging, developer outreach, mentor rota and post-event follow-up on projects. - [Crypto event marketing](https://kol.solutions/services/event-marketing): Crypto event marketing for Token2049, Consensus, EthCC, Devcon and Breakpoint: sponsorships, side events, speaker placement and KOL meetups, run end to end. - [Asia and emerging market KOL campaigns](https://kol.solutions/services/asia-kol-campaigns): Asia crypto KOL campaigns managed by native speakers in Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and Turkish, covering local platforms and disclosure rules. ## Guides - [What KOL marketing is in crypto](https://kol.solutions/guides/what-is-kol-marketing): KOL marketing in crypto means paying key opinion leaders on X, YouTube and Telegram to cover your token. Here is how campaigns work and what they cost. - [Crypto KOL rates in 2026](https://kol.solutions/guides/crypto-kol-rates): Crypto KOL rates by platform and follower tier for 2026, covering X posts and threads, YouTube videos, Telegram posts, TikTok and Spaces hosting. - [How much to spend on crypto KOL marketing](https://kol.solutions/guides/kol-marketing-budget): What crypto projects spend on KOL marketing by stage, how to split it across macro, mid and micro tiers, and three sample budgets from $10k to $250k. - [How to vet a crypto KOL before you pay](https://kol.solutions/guides/how-to-vet-crypto-kols): How to vet crypto KOLs before you pay them: fake follower checks, engagement rate math, comment quality, audience geography, wallet checks and a checklist. - [KOL marketing for a token launch](https://kol.solutions/guides/kol-marketing-token-launch): A week-by-week KOL marketing plan for a token launch, from T-6 weeks to T+2 weeks, covering tier mix, staggered posts, Spaces, listing day and follow-up. - [X vs YouTube vs Telegram crypto KOLs](https://kol.solutions/guides/x-vs-youtube-vs-telegram-kols): Compare X, YouTube, Telegram, TikTok and Discord crypto KOLs on audience, cost, conversion and post lifespan, plus the right mix by project type. - [Asian crypto KOL markets](https://kol.solutions/guides/asian-crypto-kols): How Asian crypto KOL markets work: platforms, typical prices, the Upbit listing effect in Korea, and the language and local-agency needs in each market. - [Crypto KOL disclosure rules](https://kol.solutions/guides/kol-disclosure-rules): Crypto KOL disclosure rules explained: FTC endorsement guides, SEC touting cases, UK FCA promotions, MiCA Article 7, platform labels and contract clauses. - [What to put in a crypto KOL contract](https://kol.solutions/guides/kol-contract-terms): What a crypto KOL agreement should contain: deliverables, timing, approvals, disclosure, token lockups, escrow, usage rights, kill fees and sample wording. - [How to measure crypto KOL ROI](https://kol.solutions/guides/measuring-kol-roi): How to measure crypto KOL ROI: UTM links, referral codes, on chain wallet cohorts, Dune dashboards, CPM and CPA benchmarks and a worked ROI example. - [Crypto KOL scams and red flags](https://kol.solutions/guides/kol-scams-red-flags): The KOL scams that cost crypto projects money: bought followers, engagement pods, token dumps, 3x markups and fake case studies, with a check for each. - [Running X Spaces and Telegram AMAs](https://kol.solutions/guides/twitter-spaces-ama): How to run an X Space or Telegram AMA for a crypto project: picking a host, KOL host costs, timing, promotion, structure, clipping and listener benchmarks. - [Crypto press release distribution](https://kol.solutions/guides/crypto-press-release-distribution): How crypto press release distribution works: Chainwire, Cointelegraph and PR Newswire prices, guaranteed placements vs pickup, SEO value and a checklist. - [How to launch a crypto hackathon](https://kol.solutions/guides/crypto-hackathon-launch): How to launch a crypto hackathon that produces real builders: platforms, prize pool sizes, judging, sponsor tracks, an 8 to 12 week timeline and costs. - [Crypto event marketing at Token2049, Consensus and EthCC](https://kol.solutions/guides/crypto-event-marketing): Crypto event marketing that works: sponsorship tiers and prices, why side events beat booths, speaker slots, KOL dinners, lead capture and a budget table. - [Crypto KOL agency or in-house](https://kol.solutions/guides/kol-agency-vs-in-house): What a crypto KOL agency does, what retainers and media-spend fees typically cost, when in-house is cheaper, and a decision table for picking between them.