Solana Dominates Blockchain Activity With 24M Active Addresses

New data from crypto analytics firm Nansen shows where users are most active—and Solana stands out.

Solana has emerged as a blockchain behemoth, boasting an astounding 24 million unique active addresses over a recent 7-day span, according to data from crypto analytics firm Nansen. This places it far ahead of other major networks.

Tron follows closely with nearly 5.9 million active addresses, while Base, a newly launched chain backed by Coinbase, comes in third with 5.4 million. BNB Chain and Aptos complete the top five.

Surprisingly, Ethereum, often highlighted for its smart contract capabilities, stands at sixth with just under 1.9 million active addresses.

Solana’s figures are particularly noteworthy, especially when compared to Ethereum. The lack of adoption on Ethereum is no secret, with high fees and slow transactions serving as deterrents, especially for everyday users.

In contrast, Solana is known for its faster speeds and cheaper costs, making it a preferred choice for apps and games that require more frequent transactions and a large user base.

However, Ethereum is indirectly benefiting from the increasing adoption of its layer-2 networks. Chains like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism process transactions off the Ethereum mainnet and settle them on-chain less frequently, cutting fees and boosting speed in the process.output: Solana has emerged as a blockchain behemoth, boasting an astounding 24 million unique active addresses over a recent 7-day span. This places it far ahead of other major networks.

According to data from crypto analytics firm Nansen, Tron follows closely with nearly 5.9 million active addresses, while Base, a newly launched chain backed by Coinbase, comes in third with 5.4 million. BNB Chain and Aptos complete the top five.

Surprisingly, Ethereum, often highlighted for its smart contract capabilities, stands at sixth with just under 1.9 million active addresses.

Solana’s figures are particularly noteworthy, especially when compared to Ethereum. The lack of adoption on Ethereum is no secret, with high fees and slow transactions serving as deterrents, especially for everyday users.

In contrast, Solana is known for its faster speeds and cheaper costs, making it a preferred choice for apps and games that require more frequent transactions and a large user base.

However, Ethereum is indirectly benefiting from the increasing adoption of its layer-2 networks. Chains like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism process transactions off the Ethereum mainnet and settle them on-chain less frequently, cutting fees and boosting speed in the process.