On-Chain
Activity or data that is recorded directly on a blockchain and publicly verifiable.
Explained Simply
On-chain refers to any transaction, data, or activity that is recorded on a blockchain's public ledger. On-chain data is transparent, immutable, and verifiable by anyone. On-chain analysis is the practice of examining blockchain data to track fund flows, identify whale activity, measure network health, and detect suspicious behavior. Popular on-chain analytics platforms include Glassnode, Nansen, and Dune Analytics. On-chain data provides unique insights not available in traditional finance.
Example
An on-chain analyst can track that a whale wallet moved 5,000 BTC to Coinbase, potentially signaling upcoming selling pressure.
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