How to tell if a blockchain is actually healthy? The answer's simpler than you'd think.

Three things matter. First, users stay active—transaction volume and engagement don't vanish after the hype dies down. Second, the development team keeps shipping—actual features, upgrades, real progress that moves the protocol forward. Third, the infrastructure holds steady—nodes run reliably, transaction throughput stays consistent, no random crashes killing the network.

When all three are clicking? That's a blockchain with a real pulse.