We are thrilled to announce the next step in the evolution of the Edinburgh Decentralisation Index (EDI), a project dedicated to providing comprehensive insights into the decentralisation of various blockchains. Our platform is built on transparency and collaboration, and as we continue to develop, we’re inviting contributions from the broader crypto-analytics community to help us refine and expand our capabilities.
What We’re Working On
In our analysis pipeline, clustering is a critical preprocessing step. Specifically, at the tokenomics layer, clustering involves grouping public addresses that belong to the same real-world entity. This grouping is essential before conducting any token distribution analysis, as it allows for a more accurate representation of decentralisation within a blockchain.
Currently, our entire process is open-source and fully transparent, ensuring that all steps can be independently verified and replicated. However, we recognize the value of integrating third-party algorithms that can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of our clustering methods. This is where we hope to collaborate with experts and firms in the crypto-analytics space.
Our First Integration: Crystal Intelligence & Crypto Compliance
We are excited to share that we have already taken the first step in this direction by integrating the clustering algorithm of Crystal Intelligence & Crypto Compliance. This collaboration has enriched our platform, bringing in advanced clustering techniques that improve the precision of our tokenomics analysis. You can switch this clustering module on by navigating to the tokenomics layer and selecting it from the Clustering drop-down menu in the Options box.
How You Can Contribute
We believe that the collective intelligence of the crypto community is vast and varied, and we are eager to incorporate diverse perspectives and technologies. If your firm specializes in crypto analytics and has developed innovative clustering algorithms, we would love to hear from you.
We will provide you with a list of public addresses for each of the blockchains that your platform supports. Your task will be to group public addresses associated with the same real-world entity (wallet), linking addresses that are controlled by the same entity. For each entity, feel free to use any obfuscated ID.
By contributing:
- Visibility: Your contribution will be prominently featured on a platform that is used by blockchain researchers, developers, and enthusiasts worldwide.
- Collaboration: Join a growing network of thought leaders and innovators in the blockchain space.
- Impact: Your technology will directly influence the analysis of decentralisation metrics, a key area of interest in blockchain research.
Get Involved
If you are interested in contributing to the Edinburgh Decentralisation Index (EDI), please reach out to us at edi@ed.ac.uk or through our website https://informatics.ed.ac.uk/blockchain/edi. We are looking forward to exploring potential collaborations and making strides together in enhancing blockchain transparency and analysis.
Thank you for your interest in supporting this project. Let’s work together to push the boundaries of what’s possible in blockchain analytics!
