Core Insights - CertiK released the 2025 Skynet Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) report, introducing a quantitative framework for assessing the operational robustness of DATs, revealing the landscape of global public companies in terms of digital asset holdings, security governance, and compliance transparency [1][2] Industry Overview - The Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) model has evolved from a niche strategy to a significant and expanding market, with global public companies holding over $130 billion in digital assets. This model defines companies that accumulate digital assets as a core balance sheet strategy, creating a regulated, high-beta tool for traditional financial investors to enter the cryptocurrency ecosystem [1][2] Regulatory Impact - With the implementation of regulations such as the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the US's Digital Asset Market Clarification Act (CLARITY Act), the valuation of DAT companies is increasingly dependent on the robustness of their security and compliance systems rather than just their asset holdings [1] Quantitative Framework - CertiK's DAT quantitative framework includes five core assessment pillars: custodial and third-party due diligence, internal controls and operational security, on-chain risk exposure, capital strategy resilience, and regulatory and information disclosure strategies. This framework allows for a quantitative evaluation of companies' DATs, examining factors such as custodial diversity, internal threat prevention, security management practices, sustainability of financing models, and timeliness of information disclosure [2] Leading Companies - The assessment results indicate that Strategy Inc. (MSTR) ranks first with a Skynet score of 91.8, attributed to its use of regulated custodians, multi-signature security mechanisms, annual SOC 2 audits, and high transparency in disclosures to the SEC. Other top-ranked companies include MARA Holdings (MARA), Metaplanet Inc. (MTPLF), Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR), BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), XXI (CEP), CleanSpark Inc. (CLSK), Hut 8 Mining (HUT), SharpLink Gaming (SBET), and Forward Industries (FORD) [3] Future Trends - The report highlights that as the adoption of digital assets continues to rise, DAT companies with long-term viability are expected to maintain their market positions. Key trends in the DAT sector include the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) and integration with central bank digital currencies (CBDC) [3] Market Dynamics - As more market participants enter the space and spot ETFs provide investors with lower-cost direct price exposure, investors will increasingly differentiate DATs based on "how they hold" rather than "what assets they hold" [4]