Haciyev Reşit 
A busy week in the crypto market: most active altcoin networks and platforms the crypto market has experienced an active week. Over the past seven days, the altcoin networks and platforms with the highest user activity have become clear. On-chain active user data provides a clear view of which networks are attracting attention and which platforms are standing out.
These insights are highly valuable for investors seeking to understand preferences and track market trends. The results particularly highlight the strength of the BNB ecosystem and growing interest in Layer 2 (L2) solutions.
BNB Chain and opBNB Dominated the Week
According to the data, BNB Chain was the most preferred network of the week with 17.5 million active users, showing continued platform growth and sustained investor confidence.
It was followed by NEAR Protocol (15.9 million users) and Solana (10.2 million users). NEAR Protocol maintained its second-place ranking despite a slight decline, while Solana saw a 22.5% decrease in users, indicating it is falling behind some competitive rivals.
Other notable points:
- opBNB recorded a 26% increase in weekly active users, reflecting rising demand for L2 solutions that provide faster and cheaper transactions.
- PancakeSwap stood out among DeFi platforms, increasing its user base by 15.8%, highlighting growing interest in decentralized finance.
- Platforms like Tron and Aptos also showed modest gains, indicating that users are exploring experiences across different networks.
Top 15 Active Networks and Platforms in the Last 7 Days
Network / Platform Active Users Change
BNB Chain (BNB) 17.5M +11.6%
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) 15.9M -1.5%
Solana (SOL) 10.2M -22.5%
opBNB 6.9M +26.0%
Tron (TRX) 6.5M +4.7%
Base 5.0M -19.9%
Aptos (APT) 3.9M +7.3%
Bitcoin (BTC) 3.1M +11.4%
Jito (JTO) 2.9M +2.4%
Polygon (POL) 2.6M +7.6%
Ethereum (ETH) 2.6M -3.0%
Raydium (RAY) 2.6M -21.2%
Uniswap (UNI) 2.4M -20.8%
World Mobile Chain (WMTX) 2.3M +4.3%
PancakeSwap (CAKE) 1.8M +15.8%
This table clearly shows the distribution of active users in the crypto market, helping investors see which networks are growing and which are declining.
Analysis and Key Trends
The BNB ecosystem (BNB Chain + opBNB) dominated the week with a combined user base of over 24 million, showing that investors prefer platforms offering fast and low-cost transactions. Popular networks like Solana, Base, and Uniswap experienced double-digit user losses, reflecting competition and changing user preferences.
User behavior highlights growing interest in L2 solutions and DeFi platforms. Platforms such as opBNB and PancakeSwap are meeting this demand effectively. While major networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum maintained relatively stable user numbers, some users are moving to alternative platforms offering speed and cost advantages. This week’s data clearly indicates that efficiency, lower fees, and DeFi innovations are increasingly shaping user activity in the crypto space.
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