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Over the past week, the cryptocurrency market has seen a surge in blockchain and DApp activity, with several altcoin projects attracting record numbers of users. According to the latest analytics data, BNB Chain (BNB) maintained its dominant position with over 20 million active users, while PancakeSwap (CAKE) made one of the most impressive comebacks of the week.
This ranking highlights shifting trends across the crypto ecosystem from DeFi engagement to GameFi and tokenization use cases showing which networks are gaining the most traction.
Top 15 Blockchains & Altcoin Projects by Weekly Active Users
- BNB Chain (BNB) – 20.2M users (+16.9%)
- NEAR Protocol (NEAR) – 16.2M users (+0.6%)
- Solana (SOL) – 10.0M users (−21.2%)
- opBNB – 7.3M users (+10.1%)
- Tron (TRX) – 6.7M users (+4.8%)
- Sei Network (SEI) – 4.2M users (+1.0%)
- Aptos (APT) – 3.9M users (+16.5%)
- Jito (JTO) – 3.8M users (+27.7%)
- PancakeSwap (CAKE) – 3.4M users (+126.2%)
- Base – 2.9M users (−42.3%)
- Bitcoin (BTC) – 2.9M users (+2.6%)
- Ethereum (ETH) – 2.5M users (−9.8%)
- World Mobile Chain (WMTX) – 2.3M users (+7.8%)
- Uniswap (UNI) – 2.2M users (−35.6%)
- Polygon (POL) – 2.2M users (+8.3%)
BNB Chain Leads, While Solana Faces a Decline
BNB Chain continues to dominate with over 20 million active users, reinforcing its role as the leading hub for DeFi, gaming, and tokenization projects. NEAR Protocol held steady in second place with consistent user growth, while Solana (SOL) experienced a sharp 21% decline due to reduced activity across several key DApps and DeFi platforms.
Meanwhile, PancakeSwap (CAKE)’s massive 126% user surge signals renewed engagement within the BNB ecosystem, likely driven by incentive programs and new yield farming opportunities.
Star of the Week: PancakeSwap (CAKE)
The standout performer of the week was PancakeSwap (CAKE), which recorded an impressive 126.2% surge in active users. As the most popular DEX on BNB Chain, PancakeSwap experienced an explosion in user activity fueled by its latest updates, new liquidity campaigns, and yield farming initiatives.
Experts note that this rapid growth could become a key driver of expansion for the entire BNB Chain ecosystem. In addition, multi-chain compatibility and newly introduced farming incentives have played a major role in reviving PancakeSwap’s popularity among retail and DeFi investors.
Major Players See Declines
In contrast, major platforms such as Ethereum (ETH) and Uniswap (UNI) faced double-digit drops this week. Ethereum’s high transaction fees and the ongoing shift toward Layer-2 networks have led to a decline in mainnet activity. Meanwhile, Uniswap’s 35% decrease in users appears tied to DeFi participants migrating toward lower-fee alternative chains like BNB Chain, Base, and NEAR.
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Overall Market Insights
Data from the past week reveals a clear trend: users are gravitating toward faster and lower-cost networks. Chains like BNB Chain, NEAR, and opBNB are strengthening their positions thanks to their accessible and efficient user experiences.
PancakeSwap’s renewed momentum reinforces the idea that DEX platforms still hold massive growth potential within the DeFi space. However, Solana, Uniswap, and Base may need to implement more aggressive incentive strategies in the coming weeks to recover their user bases and sustain engagement.
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