DeFi TVL Hits Record $292B Despite 18% Drop in Daily Active Wallets

DappRadar has introduced **New UAW (Unique Active Wallets)**, a metric that tracks wallets making their first-ever interaction with a dapp within specific timeframes. **Key Features:** - Counts first-time wallet interactions (each wallet = 1) - Separates new users from returning ones - Available across major chains: Ethereum, Polygon, NEAR, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, OP Mainnet, TON, WAX & Cronos - Viewable in 24h, 7d, or 30d windows **Benefits for Users:** - **Spot emerging projects early** before they gain mainstream attention - **Benchmark growth** across different dapps and chains - **Track real user acquisition** vs. recycled activity - **Measure adoption momentum** with clearer growth indicators The metric is accessible through the Analytics tab or Overview section on dapp pages. For multi-chain dapps, totals may not reflect every new wallet if not all networks are included. This builds on DappRadar's existing analytics suite, which already includes contract-level UAW tracking for PRO members across 40+ chains. [Explore New UAW metrics](http://dappradar.com/rankings)

**FyniAI** launched on Virtuals Genesis platform, becoming the first hyper-personalized crypto co-pilot. The AI agent by KryptosConnect achieved a **903.8% subscription rate** and rising market cap for $FYNI token. **Key features:** - Unifies CeFi and DeFi portfolios - Provides proactive trading insights - Backed by Yzi Labs & Virtuals Ventures Virtuals Genesis continues seeing increased activity as users discover new AI agent launches early. [Track latest AI agent activity on DappRadar](https://dappradar.com/narratives/virtuals-genesis)

**Helio's crypto payment solution is gaining traction** with over 6,000 unique active wallets and 10,000 transactions in the past week. **Multi-chain expansion** drives adoption: - Active on Solana, Polygon, Base, and Ethereum - Powers seamless crypto checkout for businesses - Bridges web2 commerce with crypto payments **Growing merchant network** includes integration with EtherMail for subscription payments, allowing users to pay with $EMT tokens. The platform supports 6,000+ merchants across Shopify and WooCommerce, making crypto payments more accessible to traditional businesses. [Track Helio's activity on DappRadar](https://dappradar.com/dapp/helio) for detailed analytics on wallet growth and transaction data.

**Etherex is climbing the Linea rankings** as the native DEX experiences rapid growth in users and total value locked (TVL). The surge appears linked to Linea's new **Ignition liquidity incentive program**, launched recently, which rewards liquidity providers with $LINEA tokens. Key developments: - Fast user and TVL growth on Etherex - New $LINEA token rewards for liquidity providers - Rising activity across the Linea ecosystem Etherex operates as a concentrated liquidity layer built specifically for Linea, utilizing the metaDEX x(3,3) methodology for more accessible DeFi participation. [Track Etherex activity on DappRadar](https://dappradar.com/dapp/etherex)