Fair Value Standards
for Digital Assets
A self-regulating organization building fair value standards by industry leaders and global policy makers.
Building Transparency
Whether you're investing, legislating, or building — The DigitalGold Foundation creates objective standards.
Crypto markets lack a common standard for fair valuation.
Without recognized standards, investors face unquantified risk, regulators cannot evaluate claims, and the public cannot distinguish legitimate assets from speculation.
The Problem
Our Answer
CFV Methodology
An open, auditable standard for crypto fair value (CFV)
Independent Coin Reports
Certified analysis for digital gold assets
Legislative Engagement
Embedding standards directly into law
CFV CoinFUND 1
Certified fund vehicles built on DGF standards
Public Transparency
Open dashboard and reporting infrastructure
How DGF Works
Three pillars underpin everything the Digital Gold Foundation does — from individual coin certification to state legislation and regulation.
Establish Fair Value Standards
The CFV methodology defines rigorous criteria for evaluating digital gold assets: supply transparency, on-chain auditability, collateral backing, and governance structure. Applied consistently across all certified assets.
Certify & Publish Coin Reports
DGF conducts independent reviews of digital gold projects, publishing detailed Coin Reports. These provide investors, regulators, and the public with a single, trusted source of structured analysis.
Engage Legislators & Policy Makers
Working directly with senators, representatives, and regulatory bodies to translate DGF standards into law — creating durable legal frameworks that protect investors while enabling innovation.
Founders, Advisors & Legislative Partners
The Digital Gold Foundation is built on a foundation of legislative, financial, and technical expertise spanning multiple jurisdictions.
John Gotts
Founder
CEO
John created and is the Founder of the Digital Gold Foundation. He wrote the white paper for the Digital Gold (DGD) crypto and hosts the podcast @CryptoFairValue on X. John has worked nationally with the pioneers of crypto, dozens of the nation's white-shoe security law firms, including a former SEC Commissioner at Hughes, Hubbard & Reed who helped Elon Musk in 2018 against the SEC.
Rien
Founder & Chairman
CFO
Rien has been active in the cryptocurrency space since 2017, contributing to a wide range of blockchain projects. In 2024, he joined the DigitalGold Foundation as Chairman and CFO, bringing extensive leadership experience from multiple management roles within multinational organizations, bridging traditional business expertise with the emerging digital economy.
Senator Mark Finchem
Founder & Legislative Advisor
Arizona State Senator
Arizona State Senator and co-author of *Beyond Bitcoin*. A leading voice for sound money legislation and champion of digital gold assets in the United States.
Latest Coin Reports
Legislation Tracker
Arizona SB 1649
Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund
A pioneering move to establish the Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, administered by the State Treasurer. This historic bill, championed by our team's extensive research and advocacy, positions Arizona at the forefront of digital asset adoption. It defines qualifying assets—including Dash, DGB, EGLD, ICP, NEAR, RVN, XCH, XEC, XMR and XNO - using Crypto Fair Value scoring system benchmarked against the Digital Gold Standard.
Nationwide Media Coverage
Sparked national conversations on state-level digital reserves, fundamentally shaped by the foundation's frameworks.
Key Provisions
The Intelligent
Crypto Investor
Authored by DGF leadership. Learn the fundamental principles of determining the true intrinsic value of digital assets. The definitive guide for serious investors.
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Interested in CFV certification, legislative partnerships, or general media inquiries? We'd love to hear from you.
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