A longitudinal research index documenting observed structure, behavior, and continuity of a neutral, fixed-supply digital commodity.
The iEthereum Digital Commodity Index (DCI) is maintained as a structured, longitudinal research framework for observing the behavior of a neutral, fixed-supply digital commodity over time.
The index is designed to preserve analytical continuity across reporting periods, independent of market narratives, governance influence, promotional activity, or adaptive protocol changes. Measurements are applied consistently and prospectively, allowing long-horizon behavior to be evaluated without hindsight bias.
The DCI does not seek to predict outcomes or promote adoption. Its purpose is to maintain a stable observational record so that changes in structure, usage, and market behavior can be assessed within a fixed analytical frame.
The iEthereum Digital Commodity Index tracks a defined set of structural and behavioral metrics designed to observe how a fixed-supply digital commodity behaves over time.
At a high level, the index examines:
Structure and Distribution
Supply distribution, active vs dormant supply and holder concentration
Wallet participation and usage patterns
Activity & Flow
Transfer activity, turnover measures and velocity
Longitudinal changes in network activity and dispersion
Market & Access
Market capitalization, price behavior, inflation-adjusted pricing, and purchasing power normalization
Liquidity structure & depth, market access and settlement architecture
Metrics are evaluated as observations, not signals, and are interpreted within a commodity-focused analytical framework rather than an equity or protocol-governance model.
To preserve neutrality and analytical integrity, the iEthereum Digital Commodity Index is explicitly not:
A predictive model or forecasting tool
An investment advisory product
A trading signal service
A protocol roadmap or governance framework
A promotional or marketing publication
The index is maintained as a descriptive research record, not a prescriptive system.
Digital assets often change measurement frameworks, issuance policies, or reporting standards over time, making historical comparisons difficult or misleading.
The DCI is intentionally structured to avoid these issues by:
Applying consistent definitions across reporting periods
Avoiding retroactive restatement of published data
Treating methodological refinements prospectively only
Preserving the original context of each reporting period
This structure allows observed changes to be evaluated in real time, rather than reconstructed retroactively through revised frameworks.
To support longitudinal continuity, the index format and reporting template were standardized beginning with January 2026; reports prior to that date remain preserved as originally published. See Methodology & Doctrine for details.
The iEthereum Digital Commodity Index is published on a recurring basis:
Monthly reports document short-term structural and activity changes
Quarterly reports provide consolidated analysis across reporting periods
Each report is preserved as a discrete research artifact within the index archive.
The DCI is made available to qualified organizations through institutional research licensing. Public access is limited to high-level descriptions and selected archival references. Full reports, historical archives, and supporting documentation are provided under licensed access for internal organizational use.
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The iEthereum Digital Commodity Index is an independent research archive and does not provide investment, legal, or financial advice.