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datonomyTM

Classification system for Digital Assets.

Product Overview

Coin Metrics, Goldman Sachs and MSCI collaborated to create a consistent, standardized way for market participants to analyze the digital assets ecosystem.

Differentiators
Industry standard classification
Intuitive structure reflects market perception and industry norms
Designed for flexibility and industry evolution
Created by market leaders
Collaboration by MSCI, Goldman Sachs and Coin Metrics (now Talos)
datonomy co-creators are leaders in index governance, FS markets and digital assets data & intelligence
Integrated data offering
Seamlessly integrate datonomy and Coin Metrics data sets leveraging a single API and ticker nomenclature
Create sector analytics, investment strategies and indexes by combining datonomy with CM reference rates, market data and on-chain data
Robust governance
MSCI, as datonomy administrator, uses a control framework designed to enhance the integrity of the taxonomy and asset classification
Digital Asset Transparency

datonomyTM offers a new level of transparency into how the market is moving and serves as a powerful foundation for portfolio performance measurement, risk management, reporting, and investment strategy creation.

Digital Currencies
Blockchain Infrastructure
Digital Asset Applications
On-chain Derivatives
Digital Currencies
Value Transfer Coins
Digital Currencies
Specialized Coinsansfer Coins
Meme Coins
Privacy Coins
Remittance Coins
Blockchain Infrastructure
Smart Contract Platforms
Smart Contract Platforms
Application Utilities
Network Scaling
Cross-Chain Interoperability
Blockchain Networks
Oracles
Digital Identity
Governance Tools
Software Development
Digital Asset Applications
Decentralized Finance
Decentralized Exchanges
Intermediated Finance
Business Services
Information Technology
Metaverse
Media Services
Derivatives Trading
Decentralized Lending
Stablecoin Issuers
Prediction Markets
Asset Management
Crowd Funding
Insurance
Intermediated Lending
Payment Platforms
Private Exchanges
Professional Services
Enterprise Solutions
Data Services
Compute & Private Storage
Wallets & Messaging
Internet of Things
Virtual Worlds
Gaming
NFT Ecosystems
Advertising
Content & Streaming
On-chain Derivatives
Stablecoins
Fiat-Backed Stablecoins
Tokenized Assets
Claim Tokens
Crypto-Backed Stablecoins
Algorithmic Stablecoins
Asset-Backed Tokens
Synthetic Tokens
Liquidity Pool Tokens
Staked Tokens
Resources
datonomy methodology

Guiding principles and methodology for datonomy.  

Coin Metrics Products
Market Data

Simplify petabytes of data into performant and streamlined metrics.

On-Chain Data

Unlock superior search capabilities with the most reliable blockchain search engine.

Prices

Harness transparent pricing for clear decision-making.

Indexes

Unlock the power of independent, trusted index solutions for crypto markets.

datonomyTM

Classification system for Digital Assets.

Security Master

Enhance decision-making and operational efficiency with consistent, harmonized crypto asset data.

Latest Insights & Research

April 23, 2026
Analysis
Crypto ETPs Have Gone Global – The Infrastructure Hasn’t Caught Up
Crypto ETPs Have Gone Global – The Infrastructure Hasn’t Caught Up

Global crypto ETP assets under management reached an estimated $184 billion by the end of 2025. That number reflects more than market appreciation; it reflects a structural shift in how institutions around the world access digital assets, and which regulatory frameworks now govern that access.

5 minute read
April 15, 2026
Research
On-chain Vaults: Mechanics, Landscape and Risk
4 minute read
April 14, 2026
Commentary
Regulatory Roundup #16
Regulatory Roundup #16

Your dose of regulatory moves, missteps and melodrama, ensuring you’re always informed (and occasionally amused) by what global watchdogs are up to.

12 minute read
April 7, 2026
Research
Layer-1 Landscape: The Specialization of Blockspace
4 minute read
April 3, 2026
RESEARCH
Movers and Shakers April 2026
Movers and Shakers April 2026

Digital assets approaching broader market accessibility

3 minute read
April 1, 2026
MEDIA
APAC Firms Focus on Market Infrastructure Innovation
APAC Firms Focus on Market Infrastructure Innovation

Talos's Head of International Markets believes that firms that focus on making crypto derivatives markets easier to access and manage will be better positioned than those focused purely on new product launches.

4 minute read
March 31, 2026
NEWS
Ondo Tokenized Assets Now Accessible Through Talos
Ondo Tokenized Assets Now Accessible Through Talos

Clients can access tokenized assets via existing connectivity to Gate.io

2 minute read
March 26, 2026
NEWS
Selini Capital FZE Joins the Talos Provider Network
Selini Capital FZE Joins the Talos Provider Network

Integration brings independent HFT pricing and deep electronic liquidity to institutional clients

2 minute read
March 25, 2026
MEDIA
From Parallel Markets to Unified Infrastructure: Why Nasdaq and Talos Are Working Together
From Parallel Markets to Unified Infrastructure: Why Nasdaq and Talos Are Working Together

A Q&A with business leaders on building unified, institutional-grade workflows for mainstream and digital assets

5 minute read
March 25, 2026
Commentary
Regulatory Roundup #15
Regulatory Roundup #15

Your dose of regulatory moves, missteps and melodrama, ensuring you’re always informed (and occasionally amused) by what global watchdogs are up to.

12 minute read
March 24, 2026
Research
Transaction Priority & Block Building on Ethereum
4 minute read
March 24, 2026
MEDIA
Running Critical Crypto Infrastructure Under Pressure
Running Critical Crypto Infrastructure Under Pressure

Panel ‒ Digital Chamber’s DC Blockchain Summit 2026

3 minute read
March 23, 2026
NEWS
Nasdaq and Talos Partner to Advance Tokenized Collateral Management Across Mainstream and Digital Asset Markets
Nasdaq and Talos Partner to Advance Tokenized Collateral Management Across Mainstream and Digital Asset Markets

Integration of Talos' digital asset infrastructure with Nasdaq’s Calypso and Trade Surveillance platforms delivers unified market access, cross-asset risk management, and institutional-grade compliance

4 minute read