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How to interpret the on-chain large-position dynamics of tokenized assets?

We’ve gone through trending topics and compared venues, and there is another set of public data worth watching: large on-chain position changes. What makes tokenized assets unique is that large trades on stock derivative contracts leave traces on the blockchain. The on-chain activity module of the tokenized asset dashboard broadcasts these large trades in real time: direction, position size, entry price, leverage, and profit/loss. On-chain large-position data objectively reflects public trading activity and can serve as one dimension for tracking capital flows.

FFlowie
5 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

How to compare the costs and liquidity of the same tokenized asset across different trading venues?

You have already selected a popular tokenized asset, and the next step is to face the multiple-choice question of which exchange to choose. How significant are the differences in costs and liquidity conditions across different venues? The details page of the tokenized asset dashboard displays the data from various exchanges for the same asset side by side—price differences, depth, and fees—serving as an entry point to understand these differences. The uniqueness of popular assets lies in the fact that the differences in conditions across venues are often much greater than those for less popular assets, making the need for comparison even more critical.

FFlowie
5 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

Which tokenized asset sector and tokenized assets are the most popular?

Open the market list; where should you start with hundreds of tokenized assets? The answer is not to start with the top of the gainers list, but to first understand two charts: where the sectors are heading and who is paying attention to the assets. The asset label map on the tokenized asset dashboard shows you which sectors capital is flowing into, while the popular TradFi rankings and view rankings tell you which assets are the most关注——first sectors, then assets, which can serve as a research path for observing hotspot distribution.

FFlowie
4 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

How much do you have to pay to hold a position overnight? How to calculate and view the funding rate for stock derivative contracts?

When trading stock derivative contracts, most people only focus on the opening price, leverage, and transaction fees, while neglecting the third cost: the funding rate. It is a fee that is periodically paid between long and short positions, with the specific settlement period and rate level determined by the rules of each exchange—when your position is opposite to the market direction, you have to pay the counterparty, and when your position is in the same direction, the counterparty pays you. In a one-sided market, this fee can significantly increase. This article clarifies the mechanism of the funding rate, how to read it, and its relationship with the position direction.

FFlowie
5 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

What is the funding rate for stock derivatives? Why is it said to be the holding cost that ordinary traders are most likely to overlook?

When trading stock derivatives contracts, most people only focus on the opening price, leverage, and transaction fees, while neglecting the third cost: the funding rate. It is a fee that is periodically paid between long and short positions, with the specific settlement cycle and rate level determined by the rules of each exchange—when your position is opposite to the market direction, you have to pay the counterparty, and when your position aligns with the market direction, the counterparty pays you. In a one-sided market, this fee may significantly increase. This article clarifies the mechanism of the funding rate, how to read it, and its relationship with the position direction.

FFlowie
5 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

During the U.S. stock market closure, how can we observe the prices and holding data of tokenized assets?

After the US stock market closes, whether it's during the day on a weekday in Beijing time or on the weekend, traditional traders usually have to wait for the next opening. However, in the cryptocurrency market, trading periods typically do not completely stop when the US stock market is closed: during the several hours from the close of each trading day to the opening of the next day, and throughout the entire weekend, tokenized stocks form their own prices, trading volumes, and position changes, which then realign with traditional market prices before and after the opening. For traders accustomed to conducting pre-market research and making overnight position judgments, this is a previously non-existent data area. This article clarifies where to find this data, how to interpret it, and what pitfalls to watch out for.

FFlowie
5 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

When looking to trade tokenized stocks, how should one choose a trading platform?

Tokenized stocks can be traded on dozens of exchanges, and there is no standard answer to the direct question "which one is the best"—the answer varies depending on factors like capital volume, trading frequency, and the type of product (spot or contract). However, the selection process can be very efficient: first, determine which platforms have the underlying assets, then compare the trading conditions of each platform, and finally assess the overall capabilities and transparency of the platforms. These three steps correspond perfectly to the functional sections of RootData. If you are still unsure about the differences between tokenized stocks, real stocks, and stock derivatives, it is recommended to first read "What are Tokenized Stocks? 6 Questions to Understand Before Participating for the First Time," to clarify the product forms before choosing a platform.

FFlowie
5 min
Tokenized AssetsArticle

What are Tokenized Assets? How does the RootData Tokenized Asset Dashboard help you track cross-market data for stocks and RWA?

Tokenized assets are a category of assets that map traditional financial assets such as stocks, gold, and ETFs onto the blockchain in the form of tokens. The RootData Tokenized Asset Dashboard integrates cross-platform market share, sector heat, Ticker panorama, and individual asset details into a unified view, helping investors track this emerging market in one stop. This article introduces what data this sector covers, who it is suitable for, and how to use it.

RRootData Editorial Team
4 min
RootDataArticle

What is RootData? How to Reduce Trust Costs and Build Web3 Asset Data Infrastructure?

RootData is a crypto data infrastructure platform for Web3 research and decision-making, building a complete data product matrix covering project fundamentals, financing context, on-chain tracking, exchange stock business and transparency rankings, and tokenized asset dashboards around the investor decision chain, aiming to become a trusted data layer for the Web3 ecosystem. This article introduces the problems RootData solves, the data it covers, and who it is suitable for.

RRootData Editorial Team
6 min
ProjectsArticle

What is RootData Projects? How to Discover Quality Web3 Projects Using the Project Library, Filters, and Transparency Improvement Rankings?

RootData Projects is the core project library of the platform, covering structured profiles of over 21,000 crypto projects. Users can filter by tags, ecosystems, investors, financing status, TGE, valuation, transparency ratings, and more than ten other dimensions, and discover early projects by sorting through the RD Growth Index and RD Heat Index; the accompanying 'Project Transparency Improvement Rankings' showcases the 30 projects with the highest transparency score increases in the last 7 days, helping users identify project parties that are actively disclosing information. This article introduces what this section covers, how to use it, and its limitations.

RRootData Editorial Team
3 min
PeopleArticle

What is the RootData People Database? How to Use Career Updates, X Rankings, and University-Company Maps to Understand Web3 Talent Flows?

The RootData People Database includes over 11,000 individuals holding important management positions or having significant influence in crypto projects and VCs, recording their work and educational experiences. The section consists of five parts: popular figures, recent hiring/leaving dynamics, Top figures on X (sorted by popularity, influence, and number of followers, totaling 1,000 entries), Top universities (100 in total), and Top companies (100 in total) talent supply rankings. This article introduces what this section covers, how to use it, and its limitations.

RRootData Editorial Team
5 min