Blockchain Asset Index Q1 2017 Update

An index that tracks the price of the leading blockchain assets

In Q1 2017, the BAI was up 98.28%, led by Ether (up 537.5%), Ripple (up 235.2%), Augur (up 225.3%) and Siacoin (up 193%).

Performance of the top blockchain assets in Q1 2017

BAI at-a-glance:

BAI Performance:

Q1 2017: +98.28%

Q4 2016: +33.24%

Criteria for inclusion in The Control’s Blockchain Asset Index (BAI):

• The network that the blockchain asset secures must have unique characteristics that are difficult to replicate and defensible by network effects.
• The blockchain asset must be supported by a quality, active developer team and community.
• The blockchain asset must have a total market value of >$3M.
• The blockchain asset must have fair and reasonable distribution of the token.
• The blockchain asset must be trading for three months prior to being included in the index. Q4 2016 projects like Zcash and Golem are not yet eligible.

Q2 2017 BAI Composition:

In Q2 2017, the index added Zcash and Maker and adjusted positions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Steem, and Augur. The index composition for Q2 is:

• Bitcoin: 75%
• Ethereum: 18%
• Augur: 3.0%
• Monero: 1%
• Zcash: 1%
• Siacoin: 0.5%
• Ripple: 0.5%
• Steem: 0.5%
• Maker: 0.5%

Note: This index is for informational purposes only. It’s not an investment recommendation or an investable security.

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