How to evaluate activity on Fantom and Sonic
You can evaluate Fantom activity on the official Sonic explorer and public dashboards, then record the date and source and compare metrics.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20262 min readFact-checked
On this page
- Check active addresses and transactions.
- Compare DeFi totals and app volumes.
- Record the date and source for every metric.
Checking activity is not the same as checking price. The public record shows what addresses and apps did, and you can read it without an account.
What you need before you start
Fantom began its rebrand to Sonic in 2024. Old Fantom explorer pages may show outdated data.
How to evaluate Fantom activity
Start with the official explorer for raw data, then use public dashboards for context. Read each metric with its date.
- 1Check live blocks and transactionsLook at the latest blocks and the transaction count.
- 2Review active addressesRead the active address count and compare it with transactions. One person can control many addresses.
- 3Check validator statsOpen the validator list and see how stake is spread. A small group holding most stake is a different picture from a broad set.
- 4Compare DeFi totalsOpen a public dashboard and note the total value locked in DeFi and the date. This number moves with prices and deposits.
- 5Check top app volumesUse an app-tracking dashboard to see which apps carry the most volume. Compare across two dashboards because definitions differ.
- 6Look for bot patternsA few wallets with many transactions or repeated trades can inflate activity. Look for new wallets that trade back and forth.
What to do after your check
After you finish, save your notes.
Frequently asked questions
No. You need a browser and a notes file.
Block data updates within seconds. Total value locked may lag.
No. One person can control many addresses, and one address can belong to an exchange.
The public record is hard to alter, but automated wallets can create false activity.
