Here’s what users can expect from Edition 2:

New Web Interface

Edition 2 will launch alongside a new, redesigned web interface. The updated platform integrates the latest standard changes and features a cleaner design, streamlined navigation, and a more user-friendly experience, making it easier for users to search, access, and interpret Digital Token Identifier (DTI) data.

Clearer Distinction Between Protocol Tokens and Ledgers

The standard now distinguishes between DTIs and Digital Ledger Identifiers (DLIs). DTIs identify specific tokens, while DLIs identify the underlying ledgers, such as blockchains or other DLTs on which tokens operate. The enhancement clarifies the distinction between protocol-native tokens and their corresponding ledgers.

Issuer and Maintainer

Edition 2 introduces optional “Issuer” and “Maintainer” fields to enhance transparency about who creates or maintains a digital token. This additional context supports improved compliance management, data analytics, and market transparency.

Updated Terminology

Several terms have been refined for consistency and precision. “Functionally Fungible Group” is now “Equivalent Group,” and “Native Token” has been replaced with “Protocol Token,” aligning terminology with current industry practice.

Expanded Scope to Include NFTs

The DTI standard now includes Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), extending coverage beyond fungible tokens. This expansion supports the tokenisation of a wider range of assets, including real estate, digital art, and collectibles.

Anchor Block Information

A new concept, anchor block information, has been introduced for cases where a ledger’s genesis block is unknown or lost. This ensures continued validity and traceability of DLIs, even for legacy or incomplete blockchain data.

You can find the updated DTI guides here.

Changes to the API

The API will also be updated to align with Edition 2, with the existing version remaining active for six months until 30th June 2026 to allow for migration.

While the free web portal is ideal for quick lookups and basic access, the API offers far greater functionality for professional and enterprise users. Through direct integration with internal systems, the API enables automated data retrieval, seamless alignment with trading, compliance, and analytics workflows. It reduces manual effort, enhances data accuracy, and supports large-scale operations that require reliable, continuous access to DTI data. For more information, contact [email protected].