Cross-Chain Activity

Measures multi-chain deployment and bridge usage.

Methodology

What We Look For

Multi-chain presence indicates broader reach, resilience, and user accessibility.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Number of distinct chains with deployed contracts
• Activity level on each chain (TVL > $10k)
• Bridge usage for single-chain protocols
• User distribution across chains

What Counts as a Chain:

• Ethereum
• Layer 2s (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, etc.)
• Alt L1s (Solana, Avalanche, Polygon, etc.)
• Testnets do NOT count

Data Sources:

• DeFiLlama
• Block explorers for each chain
• Bridge analytics (Wormhole, LayerZero, Axelar)

Guide

Finding Information

Step 1: Identify All Deployments

List all chains where you have deployed contracts:

• Mainnet deployments only (testnets don't count)
• Contract addresses on each chain
• Block explorer links

Step 2: Verify Activity

For each chain, check:

• TVL > $10k (minimum to count as "active")
• Recent transactions (within last 30 days)
• User activity

Step 3: Check DeFiLlama

Visit your protocol page on DeFiLlama:

• Review chains listed
• Verify TVL on each chain
• Check for any missing chains

Step 4: Bridge Usage (If Single-Chain)

If deployed on only one chain:

• Check major bridges (Wormhole, LayerZero, Axelar)
• Calculate 30-day bridge volume related to your protocol
• Need >$50k/30d to qualify for score of 2

Submitting Evidence

When submitting cross-chain activity:

1. Chain List: All chains with active deployments

2. Contract Addresses: Address on each chain

3. Activity Proof: TVL or transaction data for each chain

4. DeFiLlama Link: Link to your protocol page

5. Bridge Usage (if applicable): Bridge volume data