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Most tracked blockchains generated zero fees over 24 hours, DefiLlama data shows

Data from DefiLlama reveals that 71% of tracked blockchains recorded zero fees over a 24-hour window, with revenue heavily concentrated among a small handful of leading networks.

A DefiLlama data table highlighting the top seven blockchains ranked by 24-hour chain fees, led by Solana, Tron, and BSC.
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Fee revenue across the blockchain ecosystem is heavily concentrated at the very top, with 71% of tracked networks generating zero fees over a 24-hour period, according to DefiLlama data reported by Wu Blockchain. Out of 558 tracked blockchains, 514 generated less than $1,000 in daily fees, including 443 networks that took in below $10 and 399 that saw no fees at all.[1]

Only seven blockchains managed to generate more than $100,000 in fees during the same timeframe. Solana led the group with $1.09 million, followed by Tron at $922,900, BNB Chain at $793,900, Ethereum at $435,000, Bitcoin at $325,600, Base at $114,800, and Robinhood Chain at $100,900.[1]

The steep drop-off underscores an environment where a fraction of networks capture virtually all transactional activity. According to Crypto Briefing, this concentration suggests a market dominated by a few chains, directly influencing where capital investment and development efforts are focused.[2]

Key facts

  • DefiLlama data showed that 399 out of 558 tracked blockchains, or 71%, generated zero fees over a 24-hour period.
  • Across the 558 tracked blockchains, 514 produced less than $1,000 in daily fees, including 443 that generated under $10.
  • Only seven networks generated over $100,000 in fees: Solana, Tron, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, and Robinhood Chain.
  • Solana led daily fee revenue at $1.09 million, followed by Tron with $922,900 and BNB Chain with $793,900.
  • Ethereum generated $435,000 in fees, Bitcoin generated $325,600, Base brought in $114,800, and Robinhood Chain generated $100,900.
  • Crypto Briefing reported that the concentration of fee revenue indicates a market dominated by a few networks, shaping investment and development focus.

Sources · 2 sources

  1. WB

    Wu Blockchain@WuBlockchainPost on X ·

    71% of Tracked Blockchains Generated Zero Fees in the Past 24 Hours According to DefiLlama, 514 of 558 tracked blockchains generated less than $1,000 in fees over the past 24 hours, including 443 below $10 and 399 with zero fees. Only seven chains generated more than $100,000: Solana at $1.09 million, Tron at $922,900, BNB Chain at $793,900, Ethereum at $435,000, Bitcoin at $325,600, Base at $114,800 and Robinhood Chain at $100,900.

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  2. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    DefiLlama data shows 71% of blockchains generated zero fees in 24 hours The concentration of blockchain fee generation suggests a market dominated by a few networks, impacting investment and development focus. The post DefiLlama data shows 71% of blockchains generated zero fees in 24 hours appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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