Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD) is a quasi-experimental research method used to estimate causal effects of an intervention when treatment assignment is determined by whether an observable assignment variable crosses a known threshold. It allows researchers to infer causality by comparing outcomes for units just above and just below the threshold. In crypto, RDD could analyze the impact of protocol changes or regulatory thresholds.
Mechanism
The method operates by identifying a sharp cutoff point for an assignment variable, where units on one side receive treatment and units on the other do not. Researchers then compare the outcome variable for units immediately surrounding this threshold, assuming that units close to the cutoff are statistically similar in all unobserved characteristics. This allows the observed difference in outcomes to be attributed to the intervention.
Methodology
The strategic application of RDD in the crypto domain is to rigorously evaluate the causal impact of specific policy changes, protocol upgrades, or market interventions that create distinct eligibility criteria. For example, it could assess the effect of a new listing requirement on token price or the impact of a transaction limit on user behavior. This methodology provides a robust way to establish causal links in complex systems where true randomized experiments are not feasible.
RDD provides a quasi-experimental framework to isolate and quantify the causal impact of information events by analyzing market behavior at a sharp threshold.
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