Number of Addresses Last Active 4-5 Years

Number of Addresses Last Active 4–5 Years measures the total number of ICP addresses whose last successful transaction occurred between four and five years ago. This tier represents a segment of addresses that have not engaged with the network for a notably extended period, offering insight into long-term inactivity and historical participation.

How it’s calculated

Addresses are evaluated using the timestamp of their most recent successful transaction. If an address last moved ICP between four and five years ago, it is included in this metric. Each address is counted a single time per measurement period, regardless of the number of past transactions or transaction volume.

What this metric highlights

This range reflects addresses that are deep into long-term dormancy:

• Increasing count may indicate that more previously active addresses are aging into long-term inactivity from shorter dormancy ranges.
• Stable count suggests a persistent cohort of long-dormant addresses that have not re-engaged with the chain for several years.
• Decreasing count may reflect reactivation—older addresses returning to activity—or further aging into the next dormancy tier.

Limitations

The following points are important when interpreting this metric:

• No indication of value held: Addresses are counted equally, whether they hold minimal balances or large amounts of ICP.
• No identification of address type: Entities may include individuals, custodial services, exchanges, smart contracts, DAOs, or automated systems.
• No behavioral signal: Dormancy in this tier does not imply loss of access, long-term holding, or intentional inactivity—only that no transactions have occurred during this timeframe.

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