New business models: why valuation of digital assets is needed

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Los activos digitales forman una clase de activos nueva que está madurando rápidamente. Estamos entrando en una era donde esta clase de activos están ocupando cada vez más espacio en el ecosistema empresarial, ofreciendo nuevas vías para la creación de valor y la innovación.

There is a general focus on digital assets by governments, regulators and business institutions. This interest appears to be driven as much by the challenges and opportunities they offer as by their need for regulation.

What are Digital Assets? A digital asset is any resource existing in digital form that provides value to a company or individual. These can range from digitised content, such as images and videos, to more complex assets such as software, databases, networks, protocols or digital platforms. In finance, digital assets also include cryptocurrencies and digital tokens, which are supported by DLT technology.

Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptoasset, laid the foundations for a huge innovation in decentralised finance, the metaverse or web 3.

In this new asset class we find:

  • Digital platforms: sport, marketplace, education.
  • Gaming.
  • Apps and dApps (decentralised).
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality. Metaverse.
  • Tokens - blockchain. NFT, security tokens, utility tokens, protocols.
  • Artificial intelligence.

How do digital assets generate value for companies?

Digital assets generate value in companies in multiple ways, transforming business strategies, optimising processes or improving interaction with customers. They are also catalysts for transformation and growth for organisations in the digital age.

We detail some of the key ways in which these assets contribute to enterprise value:

  • Improve efficiency in operations by automating processes, reducing costs and eliminating intermediaries.
  • It increases transparency by providing an immutable record. This can provide confidence to the customer and social partners. It allows tracing the origin of products, verifying the authenticity of documents and ensuring data integrity.
  • Minimises risks by providing a secure and reliable system for transactions. Can be used to protect sensitive data, prevent fraud, ensure security.
  • Governance: facilitating social policies, voting, etc.
  • Automated royalty setting.

How are digital assets valued?

Choosing the right valuation method and data accuracy are two of the main challenges associated with investing in digital assets. These factors are critical to obtain an accurate and reliable result.

The complexity of the valuation process requires consideration of various aspects:

  • Use: What problem does the asset solve, who is it aimed at, what is the size of the target market?
  • TechnologyIs it robust and scalable, secure and reliable?
  • Equipment: Who are the people behind the project, what experience do they have in this type of development, what is their track record of success?
  • MarketIs there demand for the solution offered by the asset, and are there competitors?

OnChain metrics are very useful tools for investors and analysts. These metrics take advantage of blockchain technology (open, public, censorship-resistant, cross-border, transparent, etc.) to extract valuable information on: network health, user activity, growth potential and developer adoption.

It is important to remember that OnChain metrics should not be used in isolation, but in combination with other analyses.

The purposes of digital asset valuation may be:

  • Provide an assessment to help them make informed decisions on investment, implementation or adoption.
  • Strategic planning taking into account the key factors that may affect the success of the project and developing a roadmap for its development.
  • Monitor the performance of the project, identifying areas for improvement and measures needed to ensure its success.
  • Design a tokenised issue to finance the project.
  • In general, the assessment report can be a valuable tool for evaluating the potential of a protocol's technology.

What services does Gesvalt offer in relation to digital assets?

At Gesvalt we are pioneers in digital asset valuation and advisory, with a deep knowledge of the constantly evolving context and the players that make it up.

Our specialised team is made up of highly qualified professionals in investment project management, financing, risk management and regulation. In addition to his experience in asset valuation, backed by 30 years of experience, he has in-depth knowledge of technology projects.

  • Digital platforms.
  • Artificial intelligence developments.
  • Softwares
  • Virtual reality
  • Gaming
  • Apps

Added value. Endorsed by the Bank of Spain and pioneer company in being accredited as Experts in Management and Valuation of Digital Assets by the Spanish Institute of Analysts, we are committed to offer an excellent service to our clients to be their strategic ally in the world of digital assets.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_column].

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