Data & Analysis

Research & Data

On-chain data analysis and institutional research on digital asset infrastructure, transaction patterns, and network behavior. Our research team monitors blockchain networks and publishes insights on market structure and technical developments.

On-Chain Analysis • January 2026

Transaction Flow Patterns in Layer 2 Networks

Analysis of transaction patterns across major Layer 2 scaling solutions reveals distinct usage patterns and settlement behaviors. We examine how users interact with rollup networks and the implications for liquidity and finality guarantees.

Key Findings

  • • Average transaction confirmation time decreased by 68% on Layer 2 networks compared to mainnet
  • • Cross-chain bridge usage increased 240% year-over-year
  • • Gas optimization strategies reduced transaction costs by an average of 85%

Our analysis covers transaction data from Q4 2025 across Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, and Base networks. Data sourced from on-chain monitoring and public blockchain explorers.

Infrastructure • December 2025

Multi-Protocol Infrastructure Requirements

Operating infrastructure across multiple blockchain networks requires careful consideration of protocol-specific requirements, node management, and network reliability. This report outlines technical requirements and operational best practices.

Node Operations

Full node requirements vary significantly by protocol. Ethereum nodes require 2TB+ storage, while Bitcoin nodes need 500GB+. Operational costs scale with network activity.

Network Reliability

Redundant RPC endpoints and multiple network providers ensure 99.9%+ uptime. Geographic distribution of nodes reduces latency and improves reliability.

Compliance • November 2025

Regulatory Framework for Digital Asset Exchanges in the UAE

Overview of regulatory requirements for digital asset exchange operations in the United Arab Emirates. This analysis covers licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and reporting standards.

Regulatory Requirements

Licensing

Money exchange licenses from UAE Central Bank are required for fiat-to-crypto operations. Additional registrations may be required for specific digital asset services.

AML/KYC

Comprehensive customer due diligence and transaction monitoring are mandatory. Suspicious transaction reports must be filed with the Financial Intelligence Unit.

Reporting

Regular reporting of transaction volumes, customer data, and compliance metrics to regulatory authorities. Annual audits by licensed auditors are required.

On-Chain Analysis • October 2025

Smart Contract Security Patterns

Analysis of common security vulnerabilities in smart contracts and best practices for secure contract design. We examine real-world incidents and their root causes.

Security Best Practices

  • • Use established libraries and avoid custom cryptographic implementations
  • • Implement comprehensive access controls with multi-signature requirements
  • • Conduct formal security audits before mainnet deployment
  • • Use time-locked upgrades for critical contract modifications
  • • Implement circuit breakers for emergency pause functionality