The DATS Awards welcomes participants across the digital assets and tokenized securities ecosystem—from established institutions to emerging innovators.
A. Regulated Security Token / Asset-Backed Token
You are creating digital ownership of real estate, funds, commodities, debt, or other real-world assets as a regulated financial product.
This award validates the highest standards of compliance, asset integrity, and investor protection—key pillars required by institutions operating in the digital asset space.
B. Non-Security Commercial Token (Utility, Loyalty, Adoption)
You are using tokens for customer engagement, platform access, governance, or operational value—not as a security.
This award serves as powerful social proof, strengthening partnership opportunities, accelerating user acquisition, and supporting sustainable revenue growth.
C. Technical Solution for the Digital Asset Ecosystem
You provide infrastructure, platforms, custody, compliance, trading, or analytics solutions.
This award positions your firm as a trusted, vetted partner—recognized by leading projects and enterprises across the digital asset ecosystem.
Category Summary
| Project Type | Category |
|---|---|
| Security / Asset-backed tokens | Best of Class DATS |
| Commercial / Utility tokens | Web3 Innovations |
| Technology / Infrastructure solutions | Ecosystem Excellence |
Not ready for the main award?
All categories are free to enter.
Category-specific impact:
| Best of Class DATS winners | Web3 Innovations winners | Ecosystem Excellence winners |
|---|---|---|
| Become the trusted benchmark for institutions | Fuel adoption and partnerships | Establish market leadership |
| Direct pipeline to CSpro and dWEALTH capital | Featured as a template on DFINI | Preferred integration with iSHANG |
"The DATS Award opened doors we had been knocking on for months."
Check Criteria - Ensure your project aligns with one of the three categories.
Prepare Your Story - Gather your key metrics, impact evidence, and vision.
Submit Nomination - Complete our streamlined online form at www.datsawards.org/nominate.
Deadline for Submission: 30 September 2026
Questions? Our team is here to help: nomination@datsawards.org
Start your nomination: www.datsawards.org/nominate.
DATS Awards — building common standards since 2020, honouring the builders of the digital asset
These packages provide immediate market recognition but do not affect judging. The DATS Council never sees who purchases them.
| Package | Price | Eligibility | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominee Recognition | Pls contact us | Any verified nominee | Digital “DATS Nominee 2026” badge (NFT); listing on DATS website nominee gallery; one complimentary Summit ticket; inclusion in collective nominee press release. |
| Finalist Spotlight | Pls contact us | Shortlisted finalist (top 5 per category) | All Nominee Recognition benefits, plus physical “DATS Finalist 2026” certificate (framed); dedicated social media post on DATS channels; priority placement in nominee gallery (top of page); two additional Summit tickets (total 3); option to submit a 60-second video for pre-event marketing. |
| Finalist Plus | Pls contact us | Shortlisted finalist (top 5 per category) | All Finalist Spotlight benefits, plus 15-minute video interview published on Coinstreet Token Economy channel; featured in “State of Digital Asset Economy” report (quarterly edition); one 30-minute strategy call with a DATS Council member; invitation to exclusive finalist networking reception at the Summit. |
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