Performances
RD Popularity Index
RD Growth Index
Comparison
Follow Updates
Follow Lists
People
About Messari
Messari is a crypto data and research platform covering over 40,000 digital assets, offering market data, exchange information, news, research, stablecoin and protocol analytics, as well as a widely recognized API used by funds, exchanges, custodians, and developers. Its core strength lies in standardizing on-chain information and providing machine-readable, AI-compatible data infrastructure, which has become deeply embedded in institutional workflows.
The main market pain point Messari addresses is the fragmentation and lack of transparency in crypto data. By aggregating and structuring scattered on-chain and off-chain information, it helps institutional investors and developers access reliable data more efficiently. The company's narrative centers on becoming the "Bloomberg of crypto," connecting asset issuers with investors through a unified data layer.
In the past six months (March to September 2026), Messari was acquired by Blockworks in June for over $10 million, marking a significant consolidation in the crypto research space. The merger aims to combine Blockworks' issuer-side services with Messari's investor-side platform. Under new CEO Diran Li, the company has shifted toward an AI-first strategy, integrating AI-native workflows and tools. However, the acquisition came after a period of internal turmoil, including leadership changes and staff reductions, reflecting broader challenges in the crypto data sector.
In the past six months, Messari has undergone significant changes. In March 2026, Blockworks announced the acquisition of Messari, with the deal valued at a fraction of the 2022 valuation, making Messari a brand under Blockworks. Meanwhile, Messari's former CTO Diran Li took over as CEO and implemented layoffs, shifting the company's strategy to AI-first. On the product front, Messari launched Messari Monitoring, which uses AI agents to monitor crypto market events in real time and provide actionable insights.
Going forward, Messari will leverage Blockworks' resources to deepen data and research capabilities, focus on developing AI-driven analytical tools, and strengthen institutional-grade data services to support compliance and regulatory needs. Its roadmap centers on integrating AI into its data platform, enhancing automated monitoring and decision support, while continuing to expand API coverage to solidify its position in the crypto data space.
Co-founder: Dan McArdle
CEO: Diran Li
Director of Product: Ken Yip
Senior Vice President (Product & AI): Jimmy Skuros
Recent team changes at Messari:
In April 2026, Jimmy Skuros joined as SVP of Product & AI. Meanwhile, several key members departed in March 2026: CEO Eric Turner (since 2018), research analysts Sam Ruskin and Alice Hou. Additionally, Alexander Barry joined as VP of Sales in April 2026 but left in July 2026. These changes indicate significant turnover in leadership and research teams.