How OG30 is the Next Evolution of Crypto Indexing
Indexes have long been one of the most important tools in traditional finance. They distill complex markets into a single number, offering investors a simple way to track performance across a wide set of assets. From the Dow Jones Industrial Average, created in 1896 to track just 12 companies, to the S&P 500, which captures the performance of 500 of America’s largest firms, indexes have shaped how investors allocate capital and measure returns for over a century.
The value of indexes became even clearer with the advent of index funds in the 1970s. Vanguard’s launch of the first index mutual fund in 1976 marked a turning point in financial history. Suddenly, investors had an affordable, diversified, and transparent way to gain exposure to entire markets without relying on high-cost active managers. These index-based products exploded in popularity and today trillions of dollars globally sit in index linked vehicles.
Fast forward to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), and the same logic applies. Investors still want simple, diversified exposure. DeFi indexes are becoming primed to takeover with financial access becoming 24/7 and the removal of costly middlemen. It’s ushering in a new era of inclusion for market participants.
But the infrastructure to make this possible has been far more complex to build. Early crypto index products ran into persistent problems. Many projects suffered from high fees, limited liquidity, and the technical challenges of balancing baskets of volatile tokens.
This is where OpenDelta comes in. At its core, OpenDelta solves the key issues that have historically held crypto index products back. Our flagship product OG30 tracks the top 30 digital assets, giving investors broad exposure to the crypto market. Unlike previous projects, OG30 follows a professional methodology, has no fees and is yield-bearing.
History has shown that indexes thrive when they are easy to understand, cost-efficient, and professionally managed. The S&P 500 wasn’t just a basket of stocks. It became the benchmark against which the world measured equity markets. In the same way, OpenDelta’s OG30 index product is positioned to become the standard benchmark for crypto investors.
From the first stock indexes on Wall Street to the digital-native indexes of Web3, one thing has remained constant. Investors seek clarity in complexity. OpenDelta is carrying that legacy forward, pioneering the next generation of index products for the crypto economy.