Number of Addresses Last Active 3-4 Years

Number of Addresses Last Active 3–4 Years measures the total number of ICP addresses that have conducted at least one successful transaction between three and four years ago. This tier captures longer-dormant participants, reflecting addresses that were active in the medium-term past but have not engaged on-chain in the past three years. It provides insight into mid- to long-term retention and dormancy 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 three and four years ago are included. Each address is counted once per observation period, regardless of transaction frequency or volume.

What this metric highlights

This metric provides a window into longer-term dormancy and historical network engagement:

• Increasing count: Suggests that more addresses are transitioning into extended inactivity, moving from shorter dormancy ranges into this tier.
• Stable count: Indicates a consistent set of addresses that have remained inactive for three to four years, reflecting a persistent medium-term dormant layer.
• Decreasing count: Could reflect reactivation of older addresses, or migration of addresses into even longer dormancy tiers.

Limitations

Key points for interpretation:

• No insight into balance: Each address is counted equally, regardless of how much ICP it holds.
• Identity unknown: Addresses may belong to individuals, custodial services, exchanges, DAOs, or automated systems.
• No behavioral inference: Being in this dormancy tier does not imply selling, accumulation, or strategic intent—only time since last activity.

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