Token Functionality Strengths
In profile pages, some functionality subtypes are shown with an additional Strength label that indicates the degree, quality, or mode of execution of that functionality. Other subtypes do not use a graded strength scale and are simply recorded as present where assigned.
| Applies To | Strength and Description |
|---|---|
| Governance subtypes (G-01 to G-06) | None - No live governance right over the relevant decision surface. Signal - Token holders can express a preference, but the decision is not binding. Partial - Token holders have binding control over part of the relevant decision surface, or execution depends on a constrained third party. Unilateral - Token holders have binding control over the relevant decision surface and an execution path not subject to arbitrary refusal. |
| Value Distribution subtypes (VD-*) | None - No value distribution mechanism is present. One-off or Random - A distribution occurred within the past 12 months, but is isolated or ad hoc, with no repeatable expectation. If no distribution has occurred within the past 12 months, then functionality cannot be assigned. Discretionary but Regular - A repeatable programme exists (policy, pattern, or established practice) but can be changed or stopped at discretion. Algorithmic or Guaranteed - Distribution is enforced by protocol code or a binding obligation and cannot be unilaterally withheld. |
| P-01 | None - Not present. Weak - The native token is a non-exclusive way to access the system's resources, or only applies to a subset of the valuable resources a system provides. Strong - The native token is the exclusive way to access all of the system's valuable resources. |
| C-01 | Scale applies to exogenous adoption measurement only. Weak - Asset has at least $50M in cumulative collateralised TVL. Strong - Asset has at least $500M in cumulative collateralised TVL. |
| C-02 | Weak - At least $50M worth of the token is underwriting stablecoins. Strong - At least $500M worth of the token is underwriting stablecoins. |
| AO-01 | Weak - Redemption mechanism exists, but is delayed (> 7 days), capped, and/or depends on secondary markets or permissioned entities. Strong - Redemption mechanism is immediate and permissionless, with low or no peg slippage risk. |
| AO-02 | Weak - There is some legal claim, but access to redemptions is gated and delayed. Alternatively, there is demonstrable liquidity risk on the issuer's balance sheet, or the issuer does not publicly provide proof of assets. Strong - Underlying assets are liquid, claims are accessible with strong legal backing and precedent. |
| P-02 | Not Have - Real medium-of-exchange acceptance beyond speculation or non-payment use is not evidenced. Have - There is real on-chain or off-chain counterparty acceptance for payments or settlement beyond the native chain. |