edgeX has emerged as the top blockchain by total fees over the last 24 hours, outpacing Hyperliquid, Tron, Solana, and Ethereum. The latest dashboard data from Artemis highlights shifting on-chain activity patterns across major networks.
Key Developments
- edgeX led all tracked chains by total fees in the past 24 hours
- Hyperliquid and Tron followed, with Solana and Ethereum rounding out the top five
- Other notable entries included BNB Chain, Bitcoin, Base, and Osmosis
By the numbers
- edgeX recorded fees of just over 2 million (as displayed on the Artemis dashboard)
- Hyperliquid, Tron, Solana, and Ethereum trailed in descending order
- BNB Chain, Bitcoin, Base, and Osmosis registered fees in the roughly 0.5 million to 1 million range
Why it matters
Transaction fees are a widely watched gauge of network demand and on-chain activity, reflecting how much users are willing to pay to access block space. Sustained fee leadership can indicate growing user engagement, potential developer interest, and ecosystem momentum. However, comparisons across chains should be made carefully, as fee structures differ by design and may not be directly comparable.
Market Context
- Rising fees often correlate with heightened usage such as DEX trading, stablecoin transfers, liquid staking activity, or NFT/meme-driven surges
- The presence of newer or specialized networks like Hyperliquid among top fee generators underscores the evolving mix of DeFi and exchange-focused activity across ecosystems
Looking Ahead
Investors and builders will be watching whether edgeX can maintain its lead and whether elevated fee levels translate into sustained user growth and developer traction. Monitoring dashboards like Artemis can help track how fee trends evolve across chains in the coming days.