ASSETREGISTRY

Asset Categories

Every asset in the Asset Registry is classified into one of the following categories. The category code appears in the canonical ID after STRK.ASST.

CodeCategoryDescription
CRPTCryptocurrencyDigital currencies, tokens, and cryptocurrencies across all blockchains
STCKStockPublic equities traded on stock exchanges worldwide
ETFSETFExchange-traded funds tracking indices, commodities, or baskets
PERPPerpetualPerpetual futures contracts with no expiry
FUTRFuturesFutures contracts with fixed expiration dates
OPTNOptionsOptions contracts for hedging and speculation
COMDCommodityPhysical commodities like gold, oil, and agricultural products
CURRCurrencyFiat currencies and forex pairs
BONDBondGovernment and corporate debt instruments
INDXIndexMarket indices and benchmarks

ID Format

The canonical ID format includes the asset type and category information:

asset-{type}-{symbol}-{anchor_type}-{anchor}-S{HASH}
      ^^^^^^                                  ^^^^^^^^
      Asset type                              20-char hash (permanent)

Examples:
  asset-token-btc-native-bitcoin-S471AF12117CEB5FDA1E5
  asset-stock-aapl-ticker-nasdaq-aapl-SFCF62EC1A6482C40E04D
  asset-etf-spy-ticker-nyse-spy-S226CA294F0B1A9DCA7D0
  asset-commodity-gld-commodity-nasdaq-gld-S563B879861B8B0646A82