Crypto Risk: Popularity
Learning Outcomes
Understand what we mean by cryptoasset ‘popularity’?
Understand the main measure of cryptoasset popularity - market capitalisation
Understanding the key supply metrics for cryptoassets
Understanding tokenomics & decentralisation
Understanding demand metrics for cryptoassets
Introduction
Lesson Description
This lesson explores the concept of cryptoasset popularity, focusing on how it is measured and what it reflects about the market. Learners will examine the primary metric used for assessing popularity—market capitalisation—and learn how to calculate it. The lesson delves into the relationship between supply, demand, and market cap, highlighting key factors like circulating supply, maximum supply, and tokenomics.
Through practical examples and real-world applications, learners will gain insights into the metrics and mechanisms that drive cryptoasset popularity, including availability, usage, and marketing influence. By understanding these concepts, participants will be equipped to analyse the popularity of cryptoassets and its implications for investment decisions.