FTSE Russell has partnered with Digital Asset Research to develop the FTSE Digital Asset Staking Index Series. This series measures digital assets that use a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism to validate transactions and secure the network. The FTSE Cardano 100% Staking TR Index, which is part of the FTSE Digital Asset Staking Index Series, reflects the total return of fully staked Cardano as determined by the FTSE DAR Reference Price as well as annualized Cardano staking rewards. The Index is calculated daily using prices at 17:00 CET. Cardano staking rewards are accrued in 5-day increments which settle 5-days later. The index is incorporating the staking rewards on a settlement basis. The index was designed to meet the requirements of EU BMR and UK BMR. FTSE is the Benchmark Administrator for the index.
The FTSE Digital Asset Staking Index Series leverages the FTSE DAR Reference Price-Benchmark Assets price data, a 15-minute time weighted look back price. This underlying pricing employs a methodology designed to capture data from vetted exchanges. Digital Asset Research also provides ongoing monitoring of exchanges and assets. In addition, the series also uses staking rewards data Digital Asset Research has sourced directly from the underlying blockchains.
The performance charts and tables in this factsheet are based on daily USD denominated index values for 17:00 CET. The index reports price and staking returns only and does not incorporate any network events such as forks.
