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title: Crypto Metrics Data Dictionary
description: A comprehensive reference for key cryptocurrency metrics used in blockchain analytics, including definitions, formulas, use cases, and Dune query examples.
icon: "chart-line"
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# Crypto Metrics Data Dictionary

This comprehensive data dictionary provides definitions, formulas, use cases, and Dune query examples for key cryptocurrency metrics across different categories: Blockchain, Protocol, and Wallet metrics.

## Blockchain Metrics

### MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value)
**Definition:** Market Value to Realized Value ratio - assesses if a cryptocurrency is overvalued or undervalued
**Formula:** Market Cap / Realized Value
**Use Case:** Identify market tops/bottoms; MVRV > 3.5 often indicates overvaluation
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to Price-to-Book ratio (Note: Not exact equivalent - MVRV uses on-chain cost basis)

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="MVRV Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5640249">
View the complete MVRV calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### RSOV (Realized Store of Value)
**Definition:** For (L1s only) Realized Store of Value - quantifies long-term value drivers of L1 tokens through staking and DeFi usage
**Formula:** Realized Value Staked + Realized Value in DeFi
**Use Case:** Evaluate L1 token adoption as store of value asset; compare growth expectations
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to measuring bank deposits + investment AUM

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="RSOV Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5636718">
View the complete RSOV calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### REV (Real Economic Value)
**Definition:** Real Economic Value - tracks actual fees users pay to use blockchain, excluding inflationary rewards
**Formula:** Transaction Fees + MEV Tips
**Use Case:** Measure genuine demand for blockspace; compare economic intensity across chains
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to revenue or GDP for blockchains (Note: High REV can indicate inefficiency, not just demand)

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="REV Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544195">
View the complete REV calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### TVL (Total Value Locked)
**Definition:** Total Value Locked - total value of assets locked or staked in a blockchain/protocol
**Formula:** Σ(Asset Amount × Current Price)
**Use Case:** Measure trust and liquidity committed; compare DeFi protocol adoption
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to Assets Under Management (AUM)

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="TVL Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544205">
View the complete TVL calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Active Addresses
**Definition:** Number of unique addresses that sent or received transactions in a period
**Formula:** COUNT(DISTINCT address)
**Use Case:** Measure network adoption and user activity trends
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to Monthly Active Users (MAU)

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Active Addresses Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544235">
View the complete Active Addresses calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Transaction Count & Volume
**Definition:** Number of transactions and their total USD value
**Formula:** COUNT(transactions), SUM(value × price)
**Use Case:** Track network usage and economic throughput
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to payment processing volume

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Transaction Count & Volume Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544321">
View the complete Transaction Count & Volume calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Average Transaction Fee
**Definition:** Average cost in USD to execute a transaction
**Formula:** Total Fees / Transaction Count
**Use Case:** Evaluate network accessibility and congestion
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to transaction processing fees

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Average Transaction Fee Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544342">
View the complete Average Transaction Fee calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Network Revenue
**Definition:** Total fees collected by validators/miners
**Formula:** Σ(Transaction Fees + MEV)
**Use Case:** Assess blockchain's revenue generation and validator incentives
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to exchange/payment network revenue

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Network Revenue Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544348">
View the complete Network Revenue calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Exchange Netflows
**Definition:** Net token flow in/out of exchanges (inflow - outflow)
**Formula:** Deposits - Withdrawals
**Use Case:** Gauge selling pressure; negative = accumulation, positive = distribution
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to fund flows data

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Exchange Netflows Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5544368">
View the complete Exchange Netflows calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Staking Ratio
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**Definition:** Percentage of total supply staked (PoS chains)
**Formula:** Staked Supply / Total Supply × 100
**Use Case:** Measure network security and token holder confidence
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to bond participation rate

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Staking Ratio Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5649225">
View the complete Staking Ratio calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

## Protocol Metrics

### Protocol Revenue
**Definition:** Total fees generated by the protocol
**Formula:** Σ(Protocol Fees)
**Use Case:** Evaluate protocol profitability and sustainability
**TradFi Analogy:** Direct equivalent to company revenue

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Protocol Revenue Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576224">
View the complete Protocol Revenue calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Total Active Addresses
**Definition:** Unique addresses interacting with protocol contracts
**Formula:** COUNT(DISTINCT user_address)
**Use Case:** Track user adoption and engagement
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to customer count

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Total Active Addresses Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576244">
View the complete Total Active Addresses calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Transaction Volume
**Definition:** Total value of transactions processed by protocol
**Formula:** Σ(Transaction Values)
**Use Case:** Measure protocol's market share and growth
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Transaction Volume Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576286">
View the complete Transaction Volume calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Fee Generation
**Definition:** Fees collected from users per transaction or period
**Formula:** Total Fees / Time Period
**Use Case:** Analyze protocol's fee efficiency and user costs
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to commission rates

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Fee Generation Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576292">
View the complete Fee Generation calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Protocol Treasury Value
**Definition:** Total value of assets held in protocol treasury
**Formula:** Σ(Treasury Assets × Price)
**Use Case:** Assess protocol's financial reserves and runway
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to cash reserves/balance sheet

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Protocol Treasury Value Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576299">
View the complete Protocol Treasury Value calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Daily/Monthly Active Addresses
**Definition:** Unique addresses interacting daily or monthly
**Formula:** COUNT(DISTINCT address) per period
**Use Case:** Track user retention and growth patterns
**TradFi Analogy:** Standard DAU/MAU metrics

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Daily/Monthly Active Addresses Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576322">
View the complete Daily/Monthly Active Addresses calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Protocol Efficiency Ratio
**Definition:** Fees generated per dollar of TVL
**Formula:** Total Fees / TVL
**Use Case:** Compare capital efficiency across protocols
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to Return on Assets (ROA)

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Protocol Efficiency Ratio Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576378">
View the complete Protocol Efficiency Ratio calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### New vs Returning Users
**Definition:** Breakdown of first-time vs repeat users
**Formula:** New Users / Total Users
**Use Case:** Measure user acquisition vs retention
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to customer acquisition metrics

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="New vs Returning Users Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576381">
View the complete New vs Returning Users calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Gas Usage/Fees Paid
**Definition:** Total gas consumed and fees paid by protocol users
**Formula:** Σ(Gas Used × Gas Price)
**Use Case:** Evaluate protocol's cost to users and efficiency
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to transaction costs

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Gas Usage/Fees Paid Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576409">
View the complete Gas Usage/Fees Paid calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

## Wallet Metrics

### Wallet Balance Distribution
**Definition:** Distribution of holdings across wallet tiers
**Formula:** Grouped by balance ranges
**Use Case:** Analyze wealth concentration and user segments
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to wealth distribution analysis

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Wallet Balance Distribution Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576417">
View the complete Wallet Balance Distribution calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Transaction Frequency
**Definition:** Average number of transactions per wallet per period
**Formula:** Total Transactions / Active Wallets
**Use Case:** Measure user engagement and activity levels
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to transaction frequency in banking

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Transaction Frequency Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576435">
View the complete Transaction Frequency calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Active Wallet Count
**Definition:** Number of wallets with at least one transaction
**Formula:** COUNT(DISTINCT active_wallets)
**Use Case:** Track network growth and adoption
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to active account metrics

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Active Wallet Count Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576448">
View the complete Active Wallet Count calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Wallet Age/Cohort Analysis
**Definition:** Analysis of wallets grouped by creation date
**Formula:** Grouped by first transaction date
**Use Case:** Understand user retention and lifecycle
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to customer cohort analysis

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Wallet Age/Cohort Analysis Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576464">
View the complete Wallet Age/Cohort Analysis calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Cross-chain Activity
**Definition:** Wallets active on multiple blockchains
**Formula:** Wallets on Chain A ∩ Chain B
**Use Case:** Measure multi-chain adoption and user sophistication
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to multi-product usage

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Cross-chain Activity Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576492">
View the complete Cross-chain Activity calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### DeFi Participation Rate
**Definition:** Percentage of wallets interacting with DeFi protocols
**Formula:** DeFi Users / Total Active Wallets × 100
**Use Case:** Gauge DeFi adoption and market penetration
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to investment product adoption rate

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="DeFi Participation Rate Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576505">
View the complete DeFi Participation Rate calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Average Transaction Value
**Definition:** Mean transaction size per wallet
**Formula:** Total Value / Transaction Count
**Use Case:** Profile user behavior and wealth levels
**TradFi Analogy:** Direct equivalent to average transaction size

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Average Transaction Value Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576567">
View the complete Average Transaction Value calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Wallet Growth Rate
**Definition:** Rate of new wallet creation over time
**Formula:** (New Wallets(t) - New Wallets(t-1)) / New Wallets(t-1)
**Use Case:** Track adoption acceleration or deceleration
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to new account growth rate

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Wallet Growth Rate Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576596">
View the complete Wallet Growth Rate calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### Dormant vs Active Ratio
**Definition:** Ratio of inactive to active wallets
**Formula:** Dormant Wallets / Total Wallets
**Use Case:** Assess network health and true active user base
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to inactive account ratio

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="Dormant vs Active Ratio Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576600">
View the complete Dormant vs Active Ratio calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

### First-time vs Power Users
**Definition:** Segmentation by transaction count tiers
**Formula:** Categorized by lifetime transactions
**Use Case:** Identify user segments for targeted analysis
**TradFi Analogy:** Similar to customer segmentation

<CardGroup cols={1}>
<Card title="First-time vs Power Users Query Example" icon="code" href="https://dune.com/queries/5576625">
View the complete First-time vs Power Users calculation query
</Card>
</CardGroup>

<Info>
This data dictionary provides a comprehensive reference for key cryptocurrency metrics used in blockchain analytics. Each metric includes its definition, formula, use case, and a practical Dune query example to help you implement these calculations in your own analyses.
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