Token Terminal x Focal by FalconX: Powering institutional-grade onchain intelligence

Token TerminalPublished on 2025-03-02Last updated on 2025-06-18

We’re excited to announce that Token Terminal is now the primary onchain data provider for Focal, FalconX’s AI-driven insights engine built for institutional investors in crypto markets.

“Focal is designed to bring structure and clarity to crypto research. Token Terminal’s data has become a foundational resource for us — it brings depth, consistency, and trust to the insights we deliver to our clients.” — The Focal Team, FalconX

About Focal

Focal is a research assistant built for the digital asset era. It uses AI and trusted data sources to help institutional teams move faster — from building investment theses to tracking portfolios and market narratives.

Focal pulls data from platforms like Token Terminal, CoinGecko, and The Tie to transform fragmented information into clear, actionable insights. With multi-LLM orchestration and dynamic query routing, Focal offers real-time intelligence tailored for institutional needs.

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How Token Terminal powers Focal

Token Terminal’s standardized onchain data gives Focal users a reliable view into the health and performance of blockchain protocols. This includes:

  • Protocol-level revenue and fee data
  • Usage and activity metrics
  • Valuation ratios and metrics

By integrating our data infrastructure directly into Focal, we enable institutional investors to access onchain data as part of their research workflow on Focal.

We’re proud to partner with FalconX to advance the next generation of institutional research tools — and to elevate the standard of data transparency in the crypto industry.



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