One of the clearest patterns across observed dataset transactions:
Pricing dispersion is extreme.
Across DatFlash transaction references:
• Similar data modalities show vastly different prices
• Dataset size alone does not determine value
• Rights, scope, exclusivity, and substitutability dominate pricing
Observed examples include:
• Narrow datasets priced under $10k
• Specialized commercial datasets in the $50k–$250k range
• High-value financial and strategic datasets exceeding $1M
Dataset markets do not behave like commodity markets.
Price ≠ volume.
Price reflects rights, risk, and replacement difficulty.