Getting good Crypto data to understand the lay of the land

Written By Mathieu H.
Much like when you are using the internet you don’t see the traffic that everyone else is generating, it’s easy to think you are the only one transacting on the blockchain. But you are not. And looking at what happens onchain, and who’s there, can be very informative to understand what everyone’s doing and how everyone’s feeling. And to spot opportunities and trends.
However fascinating they are, prices are not the only thing to track.
In the rapidly evolving world of crypto, understanding on-chain activity is crucial for making informed decisions. A plethora of tools and platforms exist to aid in this endeavor, each offering unique insights into the complex dynamics of the market and user behaviours.
We often get asked where data can be found and how it can be queried. There are a couple trusted sources we keep going back to so we thought we would share it here to save you the research. There are some you probably already know of, but hopefully you’ll discover some lesser-known platforms. 
The list is pretty heterogenous. From the basics such as Etherscan, which provides a comprehensive view of all transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, to L2beat, which offers insights into the scaling solutions of various Layer 2 platforms, or lensanalytics.xyz which offers a look into the Lens social network. 
There are very specific tool, like cryptofees, that give you one piece of information only, to complete data platforms such as Messari, that will supply you with a firehose of data and analytics.
The list below is also available as a table here if you prefer that format.

Blockchain Explorers

  • Etherscan.io: A blockchain explorer for Ethereum, providing transaction, address, and block data. Also links to a lot of other EVM chains and L2
  • solscan.io & solana.fm: Solana block explorer.
  • Blockchair.com: Blockchain explorer, analytics and web services for 17 blockchains.
  • Zerion.io: if you want to understand your own transactions, Zerion will make it much more human readable than block explorers. Drop your wallet address here and you’ll have a better understanding of fees paid and your transaction history.

Crypto Data & Research Platforms:

  • Messari.io: A comprehensive platform for market data, projects history DeFi data, including token prices, TVL, and project information.
  • Kaiko.com: A leading source of cryptocurrency market data.
  • Kaiko.com/pages/exchange-ranking: Ranks cryptocurrency exchanges based on various factors.
  • Research.kaiko.com: A hub for data-driven research in the crypto industry.
  • Members.DelphiDigital.io: A membership-based platform offering in-depth research, media content, and data on various aspects of the crypto market.
  • Pentacle.xyz: A comprehensive platform for exploring over 800 DeFi protocols, crypto, and web3 projects.
  • Coinmetrics.io: Offers comprehensive crypto data, including network data, market data, and indexes.

Layer 2 Analytics & Comparisons:

  • L2beat.com: Offers insights into Layer 2 scaling solutions, tracking the total value locked in these networks.
  • L2fees.info: Provides real-time data on the transaction fees of various Layer 2 solutions in the Ethereum network.

DeFi Analytics :

  • DeFiLlama.com: THE insights platform into various DeFi projects and their key metrics.
  • SimpleStakers.info: Provides data on staking in the Ethereum 2.0 network, including the number of validators and the amount of ETH staked.

On-chain Analytics:

  • IntoTheBlock.com: Provides advanced on-chain analytics, offering insights into investor behavior and transaction data.
  • Glassnode.com: Offers on-chain data and market indicators.
  • Nansen.ai: An analytics platform offering data on whale transactions, token flows, and other market dynamics.
  • CryptoQuant.com: Provides a range of on-chain data, from miner behavior to exchange flows.

Fee & Asset Flow Analytics:

  • CryptoFees.info: Offers a comprehensive view of the fees generated by different crypto protocols.
  • CryptoFlows.info: Visualizes the flow of coins between different blockchains.
  • MoneyPrinter.info: Provides data on the issuance rates of various cryptocurrencies.
  • Ultrasound.money: tracks the “burn” versus “issuance” on Ethereum. Very “mimetic” but actually great for understanding what is using the Ethereum blockchain, and how much of it is being used.

DAO Treasury Analytics:

  • OpenOrgs.info: Provides data on the treasuries of various Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).

Community Driven Analytics & Dashboards:

Social Projects Analytics:

If you would like to find this list in a table format you can filter, see below or click here

If you have a tool you love and rely upon frequently and you think we should add it here so everyone else knows about it, let us know!

See the full table at https://coda.io/@mathieu-hardy/getting-good-web-3-data-to-understand-the-lay-of-the-land

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Mathieu H.
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