White Paper
Understanding Token Taxonomies
In the complex ecosystem of digital assets, it is essential to understand how each token contributes to transforming finance, payments and enterprise systems, as not all tokens function the same way. It is crucial for organizations exploring or launching digital asset projects to classify and evaluate different types of tokens, as well as their implications for regulation, technology and design.
FTI's latest white paper, "Understanding Token Taxonomies," presents an essential framework that empowers businesses, investors and regulators to navigate the rapidly evolving world of digital tokens. This insightful paper not only demystifies complex token classifications but also offers actionable guidance for organizations aiming to design, evaluate, and implement token projects with integrity.
Download this white paper to learn about:
- The importance of token classification
- How precise token definitions enhance compliance, consumer protection and interoperability within the digital asset ecosystem
- The four dimensions of token classification—based on FTI's taxonomy of functional usage (e.g., utility, security, debt tokens)
- Economic value or scarcity (e.g., real-world assets, carbon credits, derivatives)
- Technical construction (e.g., fungible tokens, NFTs, stablecoins)
- Regulatory rights and obligations (e.g., governance, voting, or contribution tokens).
This is a must-read for financial institutions delving into tokenized assets and digital payment systems, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of digital asset oversight, innovative blockchain developers, savvy investors assessing project viability, and forward-thinking enterprises embracing blockchain for transformative business solutions. Dive in and discover the possibilities!
Why it matters: tokenization is revolutionizing capital markets, payments, and ownership models however, the absence of a unified taxonomy causes confusion, regulatory challenges, and integration issues.
FTI's structured approach helps organizations reduce these risks, promote transparency, and build lasting trust within tokenized ecosystems. Download the paper to gain expert insights from FTI Technologies’ blockchain and digital assets team, and learn how token classification impacts regulatory outcomes, market integrity, and innovation. innovation.