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Chainspect Blog

Chainspect is an independent blockchain analytics platform, so our blog reflects our core values: it's unbiased and focused on factual to-the-point information. We explain the metrics we track and why they matter.

What is blockchain? A Web3 newbie’s guide for 2025

What is blockchain? A Web3 newbie’s guide for 2025

Learn all you need to know about the blockchain technology — how it works, why it matters, how secure it is, and more.

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What is the Nakamoto Coefficient?

What is the Nakamoto Coefficient?

Learn what the Nakamoto Coefficient is, how it’s calculated for PoS and PoW blockchains, and why it matters for decentralization and network security.

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Narratives come and go, but fundamentals stay

Narratives come and go, but fundamentals stay

Crypto trends fade, but fundamentals stay. Learn why TPS and on-chain activity matter more than hype, and track blockchain adoption with Chainspect.

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Blockchain Governance: How Your Favorite Network Is Governed

Blockchain Governance: How Your Favorite Network Is Governed

Maintaining any blockchain requires a lot of decision-making. The way decisions are made heavily affects the network. So, let's figure out what ways are there!

Updated Jun 20, 2024 Read more
What is Time to Finality (TTF)?

What is Time to Finality (TTF)?

TTF is as a crucial metric for comparing blockchains: it influences both the speed and security of transactions. We recognize the significance of TTF, so let's delve into the key aspects of TTF and take a look at real metrics.

Updated Jun 20, 2024 Read more
What is Block Time?

What is Block Time?

Block time is a key metric for comparing blockchains, because it controls the speed of transaction confirmation. Let's figure it out and take a look at real metrics.

Updated Jun 20, 2024 Read more
What Does TPS Stand For in Blockchain Performance?

What Does TPS Stand For in Blockchain Performance?

In the context of blockchain performance, TPS stands for Transactions Per Second. It is a key metric used to measure the speed and scalability of a blockchain.

Updated Feb 27, 2025 Read more

How to Select a Blockchain to Build On or Invest Into?

When we assess a blockchain we typically look into these 4 focus areas: Technicals, Community & Team, Liquidity, and Infrastructure. Let's dive into them!

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Blockchains vs SWIFT: Ease Of Use, Speed, and Throughput

Let's compare SWIFT with top blockchains! We'll do a deep dive into the details of blockchains and SWIFT, focusing on ease of use, speed, and throughput.

Updated Feb 12, 2024 Read more

Unveiling Blockchain Performance: Real-Time TPS vs TPS Claims

In the fast-changing world of blockchain, there's a lot of talk about TPS, but let's dig deeper and find out what those numbers really mean.

Updated Feb 12, 2024 Read more