Systematic taxonomies and frameworks for categorizing digital assets including cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and metaverse tokens based on characteristics such as issuance mod, value mechanism, rights conferred, fungibility, and redemption properties.
Semantic Classification
Content
Classification Standards
- CFTC GMAC Digital Asset Taxonomy (2024)
- DATS by Wilshire and DAR
- LDACS by Lukka (five-tier hierarchy)
- DACS by CoinDesk Indices
- Datonomy by Goldman Sachs/MSCI/CoinMetrics
Classification Criteria
- Asset issuance methodology
- Value holding mechanism
- Rights conferred to holders
- Fungibility characteristics
- Redemption properties
- Recording in books and records