How to Track New Blockchain Upgrades Across Major Networks Using DeFiLlama

Keeping up with major blockchain upgrades across networks like Ethereum, Solana, and others doesn’t have to be difficult. DeFiLlama gives you a simple way to monitor network activity, growth, and ecosystem changes, all in one dashboard, and without needing a wallet or spending any money.

Below is an easy walkthrough showing how you can track these upgrades step by step.

1. Go to DeFiLlama Metrics

Start by visiting defillama.com/metrics.
This page shows the big picture of the crypto ecosystem, things like fees, revenue, total value locked, volume, stablecoins, bridges, and more. It gives you a clear sense of which chains are growing or losing activity.

2. Open the “Chains” Section to Compare Blockchains

From the Metrics page, click Chains.
You’ll see a clear dashboard showing:

• A pie chart of all blockchains by market share

• A historical graph of how these chains changed over time

• A table listing every major chain with key metrics

This is where you can instantly spot when a network suddenly gains activity, usually a sign of a recent upgrade or protocol change.

3. Click Any Chain to View Its Upgrade Impact

When you select a chain (like Ethereum, Solana, or BSC), you’re taken to its full dashboard.
Here you can see:

• TVL movements

• Chain fees and revenue

• Active addresses

• NFT activity

• Bridged liquidity

• DEX and Perp trading volume
  

  

  Sharp jumps or drops usually mean something changed on the network, like a software upgrade, fee update, or protocol launch.

4. Scroll Down to See Protocol Rankings

At the bottom of the chain page, you’ll see a full list of the top protocols on that network. DeFiLlama shows you how much liquidity each protocol has and whether it’s growing or shrinking.

When a protocol suddenly spikes in activity, that often signals:

• A new upgrade

• A major feature release

• A new token incentive program

• An important security fix

This section is where you’ll notice many network upgrades reflected first.

Conclusion

DeFiLlama is one of the easiest ways to keep track of blockchain upgrades across the entire crypto ecosystem. With a few clicks, you can compare networks, check their activity, and immediately spot major changes without connecting a wallet or spending anything.

If you'd like to explore network activity from a different angle, you can also read How to View the Richest XRP Wallets and Their Activity, which shows how whale accounts move during major upgrades.