If you’re a crypto trader who uses chains other than Ethereum or Solana, then it’s useful for you to know some metrics of other chains you might be using or plan to use in the future. Activity on different blockchains often tells us where users are spending their time – and more importantly, where builders and liquidity might be heading next.
Looking at the latest 7-day data, one thing is clear: Solana is still the king when it comes to raw activity. Over 22 million active addresses and more than 524 million transactions make it the most used chain by a wide margin. That’s not just hype – it’s actual daily users interacting with dApps, sending tokens, and playing around in the ecosystem.
But right behind Solana is BNB Chain, which is holding its own with nearly 10 million active addresses and over 88 million transactions. Those are serious numbers, especially considering BNB Chain has seen a smaller drop in usage compared to others during the same period. In fact, its activity stayed almost flat this week, down just 0.2%, which speaks to its sticky user base.
Top chains by active addresses in the past 7d:
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🥇 @BNBCHAIN — 9.6M
🥈 @base — 6.4M
🥉 @0xPolygon — 2.6M
4️⃣ @SeiNetwork v2 — 2.5M
5️⃣ @ethereum — 2.3M pic.twitter.com/sjOgvBGeMU
Base, the Coinbase-backed L2, comes in third for active addresses, clocking in over 7 million users – though its numbers are down nearly 48%, suggesting a short-term cool-off. Polygon, Sei, and Ethereum round out the rest of the top pack, with Ethereum seeing a 14% rise in active addresses. That’s a healthy signal despite Ethereum’s ongoing fee issues.
In terms of transaction count, Solana is still in a league of its own with over half a billion txs in just a week. Aptos also stood out this week with 48 million transactions and a 26% growth rate – not bad for a chain still gaining mainstream traction.
Sei v2, meanwhile, is quietly climbing. It’s already overtaken Ethereum in active addresses and showed steady numbers across the board. Even if it’s not grabbing headlines yet, it’s one to watch closely.
What does this all mean? Ethereum may still dominate in total value locked (TVL), but when it comes to usage, Solana and BNB Chain are leading the charge. These are the ecosystems that people are actually using daily. If you’re building, trading, or just exploring, it’s worth watching where the users are – and right now, they’re not just on Ethereum.
Solana’s dominance remains unmatched. But BNB Chain’s consistent user engagement makes it one of the most underrated players in the game right now.
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