Number of Addresses Last Active 1-2 Years
Number of Addresses Last Active 1–2 Years measures the total number of ICP addresses that have conducted at least one successful transaction between one and two years ago. This tier captures longer-term dormant addresses, reflecting participants who were previously active but have not engaged on-chain in the past year. It provides a view into mid- to long-term network participation patterns.
How it’s calculated
Addresses are analyzed based on the timestamp of their most recent successful transaction. Any address whose last activity occurred between one and two years ago is included. Each address is counted once, irrespective of transaction frequency or volume.
What this metric highlights
This metric illustrates the mid-term dormancy and historical engagement of the network:
- Increasing count: Suggests a growing number of addresses have moved into longer inactivity, potentially reflecting a slowdown in network engagement over the past year.
- Stable count: Indicates a consistent cohort of addresses that were active one to two years ago but have remained inactive since, showing a persistent mid-term dormant layer.
- Decreasing count: Could indicate addresses returning to activity within the past year, or that addresses have become inactive for even longer than two years, moving into higher dormancy tiers.
Limitations
Key points to consider when interpreting this metric:
- No information on balance or economic impact: Addresses are counted equally regardless of how much ICP they hold.
- Identity and purpose unknown: Addresses may belong to individuals, exchanges, custodial entities, DAOs, or automated systems.
- Does not indicate intent: Being dormant in this tier does not imply selling, accumulation, or strategic behavior—it only reflects timing of last activity.
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