Number of Addresses Last Active 2-3 Years

Number of Addresses Last Active 2–3 Years measures the total number of ICP addresses that have conducted at least one successful transaction between two and three years ago. This tier represents longer-dormant addresses, capturing participants who were previously active but have not engaged on-chain in the past two years. It provides a view into the mid- to long-term retention and activity patterns within the network.

How it’s calculated

All addresses are analyzed based on the timestamp of their most recent successful transaction. Addresses whose last activity occurred between two and three years ago are included in this metric. Each address is counted once per observation period, regardless of transaction volume or frequency.

What this metric highlights

This metric provides insight into mid-term dormancy and historical network engagement:

• Increasing count: Indicates that more addresses are becoming dormant over time, moving from shorter activity tiers into longer-term inactivity.
• Stable count: Suggests a consistent cohort of addresses that became inactive two to three years ago and have remained dormant, reflecting a persistent mid-term dormant layer.
• Decreasing count: Could signal addresses returning to activity within the past two years or that these addresses are migrating into even longer dormancy tiers.

Limitations

When interpreting this metric, several factors should be considered:

• No indication of balance or economic impact: Each address is counted equally, regardless of how much ICP it holds.
• Ownership or purpose unknown: Addresses may belong to individuals, custodians, exchanges, DAOs, or automated systems.
• No inference about behavior: Dormancy in this tier does not imply selling, accumulation, or strategic intention—only time since last activity.

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