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On-Chain Utility Metric

Definition

An on-chain utility metric quantifies the direct, functional usage of a blockchain or its native digital assets as recorded on the distributed ledger itself. This metric goes beyond speculative trading to measure actual network activity, such as the number of unique active addresses, transaction count, smart contract calls, or value settled. It provides concrete evidence of a protocol’s practical application and adoption. Such metrics are key for fundamental analysis.