Asset Mindshare: Quantifying Crypto Asset Attention
In the competitive landscape of cryptocurrencies, attention is a scarce resource. Assets that capture mindshare from influential voices often enjoy increased visibility, trading volume, and potentially price action. The Asset Signals API provides programmatic access to data showing which assets are being discussed by key opinion leaders in the crypto space.Methodology
Posts, replies, and retweets from high-mindshare users are routinely captured. All crypto-relevant assets, projects, persons, and organizations are extracted from these posts. Entity mindshare is calculated using the aggregate engagement metrics of the posts mentioning each entity.Available Endpoints
The Asset Signals API provides several endpoints to track asset attention:- List Assets - Retrieve a comprehensive list of tracked crypto assets with their basic information
- Asset Details - Get detailed information about a specific asset, including its current mindshare metrics
- Assets Time Series - Track how assets’ mindshare has changed over time
- Assets Time Series with Granularity - Analyze asset mindshare with custom time granularity (from minutes to years)
- Mindshare Gainers 24H - View top assets with the biggest mindshare gains in the last 24 hours
- Mindshare Losers 24H - View assets with the biggest mindshare losses in the last 24 hours
- Mindshare Gainers 7D - View top assets with the biggest mindshare gains over the last 7 days
- Mindshare Losers 7D - View assets with the biggest mindshare losses over the last 7 days
What You Can Build
Asset Attention Monitoring
The Asset Signals API lets you track which assets are capturing the most attention from influential voices. With this data, you can:- Identify which assets are gaining or losing attention in real-time
- Track mindshare shifts across different asset categories (DeFi, Layer 1s, NFTs, etc.)
- Measure the impact of project announcements, partnerships, or market events on an asset’s social visibility
Comparative Analysis
By comparing mindshare data across different assets, you can:- Benchmark assets against their competitors within the same sector
- Identify emerging assets that are gaining disproportionate attention relative to their market cap
- Correlate mindshare metrics with price action to identify potential trading signals
Trend Detection
The time series data enables you to:- Spot early signals of growing interest in specific assets
- Identify patterns in how social attention correlates with market movements
- Recognize when influential voices begin to shift focus to new narratives or assets