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This guide outlines how research analysts use Peak to investigate tokens, protocols, and sectors. The emphasis is on depth and rigor rather than speed — Peak consolidates the data typically gathered across multiple sources into a single workspace.

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What Peak supports for analysts

Single-asset deep dives

Examine an Object from every relevant analytical angle.

Comparative analysis

Apply the same Command across multiple Objects to compare cleanly.

Sector and competitive analysis

Use Protocol-level Commands to map competitive landscapes.

Sourcing for reports

Pull consistent data structures across many entities for written research.

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A structured approach to deep dives

Research benefits from a consistent sequence. The Object + Command model is designed for this — once you learn a Command on one Object, the same Command applied to another Object behaves identically.

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Token deep dives

A typical sequence for evaluating a single token:
1

Orientation

Token Description (TKD) ↗ — high-level summary, key attributes, market position.
2

Supply structure

Tokenomics (TKE) ↗ — total supply, circulating supply, emission schedule, vesting.
3

Holder analysis

Ownership (OWN) ↗ — concentration metrics, large-holder activity, distribution.
4

Cross-chain presence

Multichain Monitor (MTM) ↗ — activity and supply across chains, if applicable.
5

Funding and history

Fundraising (FRS) ↗ — funding rounds, investors, historical raises.
6

Activity and liquidity

Live Trades (LTD) ↗ and Market Liquidity Analysis (MLA) ↗ — current trading behavior and depth.
The full sequence is documented in Token due diligence.

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Protocol deep dives

For protocols, the sequence starts with Protocol Analysis (PRA) ↗ for fundamentals, moves to User Acquisition (UAC) ↗ and User Profile (UPO) ↗ for growth and demographics, then to Competition (PCP) ↗ for the competitive landscape. For protocols with DEX activity, DEX Performance (DEP) ↗ and DEX User Analysis (DUA) ↗ add venue-level depth.

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Comparative analysis

When evaluating two or more Objects against one another:
  • Use the Token Comparison (TCP) ↗ Command for direct side-by-side token analysis.
  • For protocols, apply the same Command (e.g. PRA) to each Object in turn, comparing the same metrics across each view.
  • Use watchlists to group the Objects under comparison so you can return to them quickly.

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Sourcing data for reports

When pulling figures or charts for written research:
  • Set your currency and timezone before sourcing data so that every figure is consistent.
  • Note the methodology references included in each Command — these are typically linked from info notes near the relevant data.
  • For programmatic access, see the Data API for the same datasets used by the terminal.

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Commands frequently used by analysts

The full catalog is available in the Command Reference.

Token Due Diligence

A complete sequence for evaluating a token.

Tracking Smart Money

Surfacing meaningful wallet activity for research.