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Data Crunchie knows
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Liquidity Pool Data
Protocols: Uniswap, PancakeSwap, TraderJoe, Curve, SushiSwap, QuickSwap, Velodrome, Aerodrome, etc.
Chains: Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Avalanche, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base
Metrics: APY (current, 7d, 30d), TVL (total value locked), 24h trading volume, pool ranking, Buy/Sell Pressure (BSP) signals
Buy Sell Pressure Ranges
80–100 = strong buying pressure
60–79 = moderate buying interest
40–59 = neutral
20–39 = selling pressure
0–19 = heavy selling
TVL Tiers
$1M = high liquidity
$100K–$1M = moderate
<$100K = risky slippage
Pool Ranking
Crunchie's pool assessment combines seven key factors that together provide a holistic view of pool quality. Each factor is weighted based on its importance for long-term liquidity provision success, and the factors are combined into a single composite score ranging from 0.00 to 1.00.
1. APY Stability
Purpose: Evaluates the consistency of yield over time.
How It Works:
Compares current APY performance against historical averages (7-day and 30-day periods)
Rewards pools with stable, predictable yields
Penalizes pools with highly volatile or erratic APY patterns
Why It Matters: Sustainable yield farming requires predictable returns. Pools with stable APY are less likely to experience sudden drops that could lead to losses or impermanent gain reversals.
2. Trading Volume
Purpose: Measures the level of trading activity in the pool.
How It Works:
Evaluates 24-hour trading volume in USD
Uses tiered scoring that rewards higher volume levels
Higher volume indicates active market participation
Why It Matters: High trading volume ensures liquidity providers can easily enter and exit positions. It also generates more trading fees, which contribute to APY, and reduces slippage for large trades.
3. Total Value Locked (TVL)
Purpose: Assesses the depth of liquidity in the pool.
How It Works:
Evaluates the total USD value of assets locked in the pool
Uses tiered scoring that rewards substantial liquidity depth
Higher TVL indicates greater market confidence
Why It Matters: Pools with higher TVL provide better price stability, reduce the impact of large trades on token prices, and lower the risk of impermanent loss. They also indicate that other liquidity providers have confidence in the pool.
4. Current APY
Purpose: Evaluates the current yield potential.
How It Works:
Assesses the current annual percentage yield
Uses tiered scoring that rewards attractive yields while considering sustainability
Balances high returns with realistic expectations
Why It Matters: While APY is an important factor, extremely high APY can be unsustainable or indicate high risk. The scoring balances yield attractiveness with other stability factors.
5. Organic Trading Activity
Purpose: Distinguishes genuine market activity from automated bot trading.
How It Works:
Analyzes transaction patterns to identify human traders vs. automated bots
Calculates the percentage of trading volume from organic (human) activity
Rewards pools with higher organic trading participation
Why It Matters: Organic trading activity indicates real market demand and sustainable trading patterns. Pools dominated by bot activity may experience sudden changes if bots withdraw, leading to instability.
6. User Diversity
Purpose: Measures the breadth of participation in the pool.
How It Works:
Counts unique wallet addresses that have interacted with the pool
Evaluates the diversity of participants over a 24-hour window
Rewards pools with broader user participation
Why It Matters: A diverse user base reduces concentration risk and indicates community trust. Pools with many participants are less vulnerable to single-entity manipulation or sudden withdrawals.
7. Activity Consistency
Purpose: Evaluates sustained engagement over time.
How It Works:
Analyzes trading activity patterns over a 30-day period
Measures how consistently the pool has maintained activity
Rewards pools with steady, ongoing engagement
Why It Matters: Consistent activity indicates long-term viability and reduces the risk of pool abandonment. Pools with sporadic activity may be temporary or less reliable.
Composite Scoring
The final pool score is calculated by combining all seven factors with their respective weights.
The scoring system:
Balances multiple dimensions: No single factor dominates the score
Prioritizes stability: Factors like APY stability and activity consistency carry significant weight
Rewards quality: High organic activity and user diversity are valued
Considers sustainability: Combines current performance with historical patterns
Score Ranges:
0.90 – 1.00: Excellent pools with strong fundamentals across all dimensions
0.70 – 0.89: High-quality pools with solid performance
0.50 – 0.69: Good pools with acceptable quality
Below 0.50: Pools may have areas of concern or lower quality
Ranking Logic
Pools are ranked based on:
Primary Sort: Composite score (highest to lowest)
Secondary Sort: Trading volume (for pools with similar scores)
Quality Filtering: Minimum thresholds for TVL and volume to ensure basic viability
Score Reasons Examples
High APY stability: Consistent yield over time
High 24h volume: Strong trading activity
High TVL: Substantial liquidity depth
High current APY: Attractive yield
High share of organic volume: Genuine trading activity
High number of unique users: Broad user adoption
Strong 30d hourly activity: Consistent engagement
Lending/Borrowing Data
Coverage:
Ethereum: Aave v3, Spark, Compound, Compound v3, MakerDAO/Sky, Venus
Arbitrum: Aave v3, Compound v3, Venus
Base: Aave v3, Moonwell, Compound v3
BSC: Venus (Liquid Staked BNB, Core, GameFi), Aave v3
Optimism: Aave v3, Compound v3, Moonwell
Polygon: Aave v3, Compound v3
Avalanche: Aave v3, Benqi
Metrics: supply and borrow APY (current, 7d, 30d)
News & Sentiment Data
Latest DeFi news (48h window)
Sentiment scores:
Positive (> 0.1)
Neutral (-0.1 to 0.1)
Negative (< -0.1)
Level of confidence:
High (more than 100 articles)
Medium (30 to 100 articles)
Low (10 to 30 articles)
Very low (less than 10 articles)
Disclaimer
Please note that Crunchie is currently in its early phases.
Crunchie is designed to provide data analysis and educational insights only. It is not in any way aimed to give financial, investment, or legal advice.
Always conduct your own research (DYOR) before making any financial or trading decisions.
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