chain-ecosystem

Chain Ecosystem Analysis

Produce a comprehensive overview of a blockchain ecosystem by combining chain-level metrics with protocol, bridge, stablecoin, and user data.

Workflow

Step 1 - Resolve the chain entity

If the chain slug is unknown or ambiguous, resolve it first.

defillama:resolve_entity
  entity_type: "chain"
  name: "<user-provided name>"

Step 2 - Chain-level metrics

Fetch aggregate TVL, fees, revenue, DEX volume, and trends.

defillama:get_chain_metrics
  chain: "<slug>"

Key fields: tvl_base, chain_fees_1d, chain_revenue_1d, app_fees_1d, volume_dexs_1d, tvl_base_7d_pct_change, tvl_base_30d_pct_change.

Step 3 - Top protocols on the chain

Identify the largest protocols by TVL on this chain.

defillama:get_protocol_metrics
  chain: "<slug>"

Step 4 - Bridge flows

Measure capital entering and leaving the chain.

defillama:get_bridge_flows
  chain: "<slug>"

Positive net flow = capital inflow (bullish). Negative = outflow.

Step 5 - Stablecoin supply

Assess stablecoin liquidity available on the chain.

defillama:get_stablecoin_supply
  chain: "<slug>"

Step 6 - User activity

Fetch active addresses and transaction counts.

defillama:get_user_activity
  chain: "<slug>"

Output Format

Present the report with these sections in order:

1. Chain Overview - Summary paragraph: what the chain is known for, current positioning in the market.
2. Key Metrics - Table of TVL, fees, revenue, DEX volume, and percentage changes.
3. Top Protocols - Top 5-10 protocols by TVL with category and TVL.
4. Bridge Activity - Net flows, top bridges, inflow vs outflow breakdown.
5. Stablecoin Liquidity - Total stablecoin supply on chain, top stablecoins, and trend direction.
6. User Activity - Active addresses, transaction counts, growth trends.

Tips

• Rising stablecoin supply + positive bridge flows = capital accumulating on chain (bullish signal).
• Compare chain metrics to the previous period to identify momentum.
• If a single protocol dominates TVL (>50%), note the concentration risk.
• DEX volume relative to TVL indicates capital efficiency.
• Use start_date / end_date for custom date ranges when analyzing specific periods (e.g., start_date: "2025-01-01", end_date: "2025-03-31").