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Messari

Established 2018

Institutional crypto research — asset profiles, deep reports and a powerful screener.

Messari combines a database of thousands of asset profiles with professional research reports, fundraising trackers and governance digests. Its screener lets you filter the entire market by sector, supply metrics and fundamentals — the closest thing crypto has to a Bloomberg terminal.

Quick facts

Founded

2018

Pros

Best-in-class asset profiles and research reports
Powerful cross-market screener
Standard reference for institutional due diligence

Cons

Pro tier is expensive (~US$30+/mo)
Report depth is overkill for casual users
Free tier is quite limited

Best for

Professional researchers and serious investors

Fees

Free basic tier; Pro from ~US$29.99/month.

Security notes

Read-only research. Their annual 'Crypto Theses' is one of the best free reads in the industry.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Messari?

Messari is Institutional crypto research — asset profiles, deep reports and a powerful screener. Messari combines a database of thousands of asset profiles with professional research reports, fundraising trackers and governance digests. Its screener lets you filter the entire market by sector, supply metrics and fundamentals — the closest thing crypto has to a Bloomberg terminal.

Is Messari safe to use?

Read-only research. Their annual 'Crypto Theses' is one of the best free reads in the industry. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.

How much does Messari cost?

Free basic tier; Pro from ~US$29.99/month. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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