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Bitcoin: An Unprecedented Experiment in Fair Distribution (Full Length)
Much has been written about the fundamental differences between Bitcoin and other asset classes. In fact, juxtapositions of Bitcoin and established commodities such as gold continue to lure swarms of newcomers into this industry, institutional and retail-alike. But are there [...]
Reference Rates v2.5 Release Notes
Coin Metrics is pleased to announce the version 2.5 release of our Hourly Reference Rates and version 0.6 release of our Real-Time Reference Rates. Updated methodology documents for both products can be found here. Coin Metrics produces the CM [...]
Following Flows: A Look at Miners’ On-Chain Payments
Using a new methodology that looks at addresses one hop out from the coinbase transaction, this report quantifies miner holdings and activity. This approach improves on previous attempts at tracking miner spending, which inadvertently measured pool operator activity rather than [...]
Following Flows: A Look at Miners’ On-Chain Payments (Full Length)
Key Takeaways Using a new methodology that looks at addresses one hop out from the coinbase transaction, this report quantifies miner holdings and activity. This approach improves on previous attempts at tracking miner spending, which inadvertently measured pool operator activity [...]
SotM October 2020
Almost as quickly as it began, the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) mania subsided in October. With enthusiasm for DeFi waning, many DeFi assets saw losses for the month. That said, Ethereum (ETH) activity continued its hot streak, with ETH active addresses [...]
Fundamentals Show Bitcoin Is Poised for Takeoff
On October 21st Bitcoin (BTC) broke out, rising by about $1,000 on the day. Since then it has topped $13,000 and set new 2020 highs. For crypto veterans this is a somewhat familiar story. BTC is notoriously volatile and has [...]
KPMG LLP and Coin Metrics, Inc. enter strategic alliance
KPMG LLP and Coin Metrics, Inc. have entered a strategic alliance to deliver trusted data & insights, proprietary analytics and cryptoasset services to support growth in institutional adoption of cryptoassets and public blockchains. This alliance pairs Coin Metrics' full-suite of [...]
Fundamentals Show Bitcoin Is Poised for Takeoff (Full Length)
On October 21st Bitcoin (BTC) broke out, rising by about $1,000 on the day. Since then it has topped $13,000 and set new 2020 highs. For crypto veterans this is a somewhat familiar story. BTC is notoriously volatile and has [...]
Q3 Refresh of Trusted Spot Volume Framework
This post is designed to be a follow up to our ‘trusted volume’ framework post (link) earlier this summer. We have made a few adjustments to take into account changes in the industry as well as reader feedback. In the [...]
Q3 Refresh of Trusted Spot Volume Framework (Full Length)
This post is designed to be a follow up to our ‘trusted volume’ framework post (link) earlier this summer. We have made a few adjustments to take into account changes in the industry as well as reader feedback. In the [...]