Sorting out the crypto world.

The world has gone from a singular focus on Bitcoin to a much wider adoption of DeFi apps, distributed computing platforms, NFTs etc. As with the equity markets, categorization of sub asset groupings into sectors and more recently themes are important in the institutional adoptions of diverse asset classes. Classifications can be useful for identifying market cycles and quickly assessing which sectors are outperforming. It enables investors to exploit those narrative plays end enhance the alpha potential of their portfolios. MarketVector Indexes^TM (´MarketVector´) has developed a classification scheme for digital assets and provides category indexes that allow users to measure, benchmark, and capture the performance and characteristics of targeted categories within the digital assets, making digital assets more digestible to traditional finance investors while giving crypto native funds additional benchmarking capabilities.

Democratizing financial access and eliminating centralized intermediaries.

MarketVector Indexes^TM (‘MarketVector’) has developed a classification scheme for digital assets and offers category indexes that enable users to measure, benchmark, and capture the performance and characteristics of targeted categories within digital assets, thereby making the ecosystem more digestible for traditional finance investors and providing crypto native funds with additional benchmarking capabilities. The following introduces the MarketVector category decentralized finance applications.

Understanding the different layers of blockchain protocols

MarketVector Indexes^TM (‘MarketVector’) has developed a classification scheme for digital assets and provides category indexes that allow users to measure, benchmark, and capture the performance and characteristics of targeted categories within digital assets, making the ecosystem more digestible to traditional finance investors while giving crypto native funds additional benchmarking capabilities. This article focuses on smart contract platforms. According to the data provider Coingecko, there are over 140 different platforms . While each of these chains appear to be successful today, it’s impossible to know which of them will eventually support the largest and most robust ecosystems or which will survive the competitive landscape. No single protocol is necessarily perfect for every application. Therefore, the future of smart contract chains will encompass many protocols that are popular today and some that have yet to be created. The MarketVector^TM Diversified Smart Contract Indexes enable investors to measure and access the broader smart contract platform market without worrying about picking any specific chain.

Why Infrastructure Applications are Critical to the Growth of Web3.

Decentralized software is only truly decentralized if the hardware that supports it is decentralized as well. In 2022, it became apparent that centralizing hardware can make decentralized software vulnerable to censorship. Decentralized file storage, wireless Internet and cloud computing are examples of infrastructure projects that are necessary for the growth of the new decentralized Internet, also known as Web3 . Scaling such hardware-intensive networks profitably is difficult due to the significant capital investment. These infrastructure protocols have minimal utility on their own, but when coupled, they function similarly to LEGO blocks, allowing a developer to construct a variety of potentially new and beneficial user-facing Web3 applications. For example, the development of Chainlink oracles enabled the development of lending and borrowing platforms such as AAVE and Compound, which rely on high-quality, real-world data regarding asset prices. Decentralized file storage, in particular, is a critical component in establishing a censorship-resistant, free Internet. In 2022, solutions such as Filecoin, IPFS and Arweave saw some interest.

Exploring the benefits and drawbacks of centralized crypto exchanges.

Cryptocurrency has become a popular investment and trading option, with centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) emerging as the go-to platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. These exchanges act as intermediaries, matching orders and facilitating transactions, but they are centrally controlled and maintained by a central authority or organization. In this paper, we will explore the value proposition of CEXs, including their convenience, liquidity, and support, as well as the risks associated with using these platforms. We will also discuss the emergence of exchange tokens and their potential impact on the industry. Initially, they were developed by crypto exchanges to raise funds from users and provide a more appealing "community ownership" model for investors. The most significant event impacting exchanges last year was without a doubt the collapse of FTX. This event has led to concerns about the safety of the industry and has dramatically influenced exchange outflows, volumes, and liquidity on almost all centralized exchanges (What Happened To Crypto Giant FTX? A Detailed Summary Of What We Actually Know So Far 2022).

Exploring the opportunities of the MarketVector^TM Media & Entertainment category

The media and entertainment industry are facing several challenges in the current digital landscape. From a lack of transparency in revenue split to high fees for content creators, the traditional industry models are struggling to adapt to the digital age. However, the rise of blockchain technology offers a new solution to these problems, providing opportunities for the media and entertainment industry to create, distribute and monetize content in new and innovative ways. By leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized platforms, the industry can establish more equitable economic conditions for creators and provide a more direct connection between creators and their audience. To better understand the potential of blockchain technology in the media and entertainment industry, it is important to first examine the current challenges facing the industry. In this whitepaper, we will delve into the problems facing the media and entertainment industry and explore how blockchain technology can be leveraged to overcome these challenges and create new opportunities.