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Welcome to Mantua Metrics

Welcome to cutting-edge crypto analysis with Mantua Metrics, the Onchain Crypto Research & Data Insights newsletter. In this data-driven age where technology reigns supreme, onchain analysis has become indispensable for traders, investors, and enthusiasts. By examining onchain data, including transactions, wallet holdings, and network activity, I provide unparalleled insights into market trends, user behavior, and the overall health of various cryptocurrency ecosystems. Mantua Metrics aims to...

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Rugonomics: How Serial Token Deployers Game Solana’s Meme Coin Boom

IntroductionIn early 2024, Solana emerged as the epicenter of crypto’s meme coin mania. Fueled by lightning-fast transactions, near-zero fees, and viral community energy, the network saw thousands of tokens launched in a matter of weeks. At the heart of this explosion was Pump.fun — a gamified platform that enabled anyone to deploy a token with a few clicks and watch its value climb a bonding curve as buyers piled in. But alongside the memes, a darker trend was unfolding. A growing subset of ...

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Dark Pools on Solana: Investigating Mixer Platforms and the Fight for Transparency

IntroductionAs blockchain ecosystems continue to evolve, the demand for financial privacy has grown in parallel with increasing scrutiny over illicit activity. While decentralization promises transparency, it also provides tools and techniques that can be misused to obscure the origin and flow of funds. One such method is the use of mixers—mechanisms designed to anonymize transactions by blending them with others, making it significantly harder to trace on-chain activity. Historically, mixers...

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Fast Hands, Empty Bags: Unmasking Solana’s Sniping Bots and the Fight for Fair Token Launches

🧩 IntroductionIn the ever-evolving world of crypto, timing isn’t just everything — it’s the difference between a 10x return and a wallet full of regrets. Nowhere is this more true than on Solana, where lightning-fast execution, low fees, and an increasingly vibrant meme coin and DeFi launch culture have made it a breeding ground for a new breed of threat: sniping bots. These automated tools — often wielded by sophisticated actors — are designed to frontrun manual users during token launches,...

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A Deep Dive into Solana's Security Journey: Incidents, Impacts, and Lessons Learned

🧱 IntroductionIn the high-speed world of blockchain, security isn’t just a technical concern — it’s the backbone of user trust and long-term network viability. For Solana, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain known for its blazing-fast transaction throughput and low latency, the stakes are even higher. As more capital, users, and developers flock to the ecosystem, the attack surface naturally expands — and so do the incentives for malicious actors. Since its mainnet beta launch in March 202...

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Solana’s Growth Levers: Identifying High-Value Sectors Through On-Chain Data

IntroductionSolana has re-emerged as one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems in 2024, driven by its high throughput, low fees, and a resurgence in developer activity. However, to sustain and accelerate this growth, Solana must strategically allocate resources to the sectors generating the most real economic value. By analyzing on-chain data—including transaction volume, active users, fee generation, and retention rates—we can identify which protocols and sectors are truly driving ado...

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🕵️‍♂️ The Supa Sleuth’s Handbook: How to Uncover Fakes on Solana

🔍 Introduction – Welcome to the Sleuth LifeSolana’s growing fast. But where there’s growth, there’s grift. Fake accounts. Coordinated pump groups. Sockpuppet armies designed to manipulate hype. That’s where you come in. As a newly minted Supa Sleuth, your job is to investigate suspicious behavior using Supa’s free and powerful tools. Whether you’re a memecoin degen, protocol founder, or just a curious cat, this guide will help you separate the real from the ridiculous. Let’s crack some cases...

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Solana’s DeFi Resurgence

🧠 Executive SummarySolana’s DeFi ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation since its 2021 peak. Once dominated by yield farming and FTX-linked liquidity, it experienced a sharp decline in late 2022—but has since staged an impressive resurgence. This article offers a comparative analysis of Solana DeFi during its bull run in 2021 versus its rebirth in 2024–2025. It uses on-chain data to assess key metrics such as Total Value Locked (TVL), user activity, and protocol innovation. While ...

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AI on Solana: A Deep Dive into the Decentralized Future of Compute and Inference

Agenda🧠 Solana AI – Introduction🧠 The Vision of Solana AI⚡️ Why Solana is Well-Positioned for AI🤖 AI Projects on Solana📊 How to Analyze Solana AI Activity Using Dune – A Builder's Guide🚀 Predictions & Closing Thoughts📚 References 🧠 Solana AI – IntroductionCrypto and AI are the two most disruptive technologies of the decade—and now they’re converging. While Ethereum has long dominated smart contracts, a new frontier is forming on Solana, where blazing-fast block times and ultra-low fees...

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Building on Base

Base by the numbersBase Analyst: This analytics dashboard for Base shows robust ecosystem growth for the year 2024, with a current Total Value Locked (TVL) of $2.826b and a stablecoin market cap of $3.63b, where USDC maintains a dominant position at 92.68%. The platform demonstrates healthy daily activity with $1.536b in 24-hour volume, generating $249,782 in fees and $247,643 in revenue. The chart from Defillama illustrates a significant upward trajectory in TVL since early 2024, particularl...

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From the Archives: Curated Insights and Highlights from My Favorite Newsletter Contributions

In this special edition of Mantua Metrics, I'm excited to share a curated collection of my favorite contributions from various publications. This compilation showcases a range of topics and insights that have resonated with readers, offering fresh perspectives and valuable information. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, practical tips, or thought-provoking ideas, this collection brings together the best of my writing in one convenient place. Join me as we revisit these highlights and exp...

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