Analytics

Data and analytics are essential for tracking your project's growth, understanding user behavior, and making data-driven decisions. For dApps on Andromeda/Metis, leveraging analytics can help you:

• Monitor on-chain activity (transactions, TVL, user growth)
• Track protocol health and adoption
• Identify trends and optimize features
• Demonstrate traction to the community and investors

Types of Analytics

• On-chain Analytics: Track blockchain metrics such as transaction volume, active addresses, TVL, and contract interactions.
• Custom/Event Analytics: Instrument your dApp to log custom events (e.g., swaps, mints, votes) for deeper insights.

Providers

Provider Overviews

• DefiLlama:
  • Track total value locked (TVL), protocol rankings, and DeFi metrics for Metis.
  • Great for DeFi projects and ecosystem overviews.
• Routescan Explorer:
  • Explore on-chain data, transaction charts, and contract analytics.
  • Useful for tracking network activity and smart contract usage.
• GrowThePie:
  • Visualizes ecosystem growth, user retention, and protocol comparisons.
  • Good for understanding broader trends and user flows.

Best Practices for dApp Analytics

• Define Key Metrics: Decide what matters (e.g., DAUs, TVL, retention, conversion rates).
• Automate Data Collection: Use APIs or event logging to gather data in real time.
• Visualize Results: Build dashboards or use provider tools to share insights with your team/community.
• Respect Privacy: Be transparent about data collection and comply with relevant regulations.

How to Get Started

1. Pick a Provider: Start with DefiLlama or Routescan for high-level metrics.
2. Integrate Analytics: For custom tracking, consider event logging in your dApp frontend/backend.
3. Explore APIs: Most providers offer APIs for programmatic access to data.
4. Build Dashboards: Use Grafana to build dashboards for your dApp.