Digital Asset

Understanding the Concept of Digital Asset

A digital asset, in the context of cryptocurrency and fintech, refers to a digital representation of something valuable. Typically, this value is tokenized, and the resulting tokens can represent complete or fractional ownership. These ownership records are verified and recorded on a distributed ledger. Digital assets encompass cryptocurrencies or crypto tokens, as well as real-world assets stored on the blockchain in the form of tokens that represent their value. Each of these tokens is identified by a unique ID.

Digital assets can take various forms, including commodities, files, land registries, accounting ledgers, 3D printing raw files, and more. The value of an asset can be determined by its monetary amount, weight, volume, or even by digital assets such as film rights, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), loyalty and reward points, or files that can be quantified on the blockchain based on usage or views granted to the holder.

Digital assets serve as a means of exchange, facilitating the acquisition of goods or services. They can also represent the digital form of a real-world asset, complete with a unique identification code.

As blockchain and cryptocurrency assets continue to advance, the potential use cases for digital assets will expand, creating new opportunities for wealth generation.

Author: Johannes Schweifer

Johannes Schweifer is the CEO of CoreLedger, a company that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the benefits of blockchain technology. Schweifer has co-founded multiple blockchain start-ups, including Bitcoin Suisse. With a master’s degree in chemistry and a PhD in distributed computing and quantum chemistry, he is a dedicated problem solver.