Blockchain activity rankings reveal shifting user trends across major networks

Fresh on-chain data reveals which blockchains and platforms are pulling in the most users, and the picture shows an interesting mix of established networks, rising challengers, and fast-growing DeFi ecosystems.

Layer-1 leaders remain strong

BNB Chain led the field with 15.9 million active wallets last week, marking an almost 9% rise. NEAR Protocol followed closely at 14.7 million, though it slipped slightly from prior levels. Solana ranked third with 12.8 million, despite an 11% pullback in activity. Tron, Coinbase’s Base, and opBNB also posted sizable user counts ranging between 5–6 million. By comparison, Bitcoin and Ethereum each drew fewer than three million wallets, highlighting how usage growth is tilting toward newer chains.

Breakout platforms show momentum

The standout gains came from projects focused on speed and experimentation. Pump.fun, a memecoin creation hub, surged 78% to more than half a million wallets. Meteora, a Solana-based DeFi protocol, spiked 71% to nearly 800,000 users. Aptos also enjoyed a 25% boost, climbing to 3.8 million wallets.

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DeFi setbacks emerge

Not all protocols shared in the growth story. Uniswap, one of the largest decentralized exchanges, saw activity sink nearly 29%, falling to around three million wallets. Raydium, another DeFi venue on Solana, lost more than half of its users compared to the previous period, underlining how quickly liquidity and attention can shift in the sector.

A changing market landscape

These figures highlight a reshaping of blockchain adoption, where user flows increasingly favor agile ecosystems and innovative tools. While Ethereum and Bitcoin remain dominant in market capitalization, activity metrics suggest newer platforms are capturing the everyday engagement that drives Web3 forward.