Wick Crypto Engine
CHAIN vs CHAIN
Cross-chain intelligence. EVM chains share AMM math but Solana plays different — so we track both. This page shows live data from every chain we monitor — spreads, gas costs, competition, opportunity frequency, plus non-EVM macro context.
assessment Recon: 76d ago analytics DefiLlama: 5h ago radar Signals: 29m ago dns Health: 20m cycle
The recon ranking recomputes from live RPC / TVL each run (see Recon stamp above); some per-chain inputs — MEV characterisation, last on-chain research — refresh less often, so red cells show that input’s age (not a page error).
leaderboardRecon Ranking
Ranked by Composite = 0.5×Edge + 0.5×Wallet. Edge = arb fitness; Wallet = cohort-watching fitness (cluster signal preservation, capture-pipeline readiness). Different chains shine on different axes. Composite is the "where to deploy our full strategy mix" answer.
| # | Chain | MVS ($) | Gas ($) | DEXes | Liq | MEV | Exec | Edge | Wallet | Composite | Monitored For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PulseChain | $59.002 | $0.0015 | 6 | N/A | 5% | 92% | N/A | 8.10 | 8.10 | Stale |
| 2 | Monad | $12.001 | $0.0012 | 26 | N/A | 30% | 5% | 2.44 | 9.23 | 5.83 | Vol-only |
| 3 | Robinhood | $10.116 | $0.1158 | 34 | N/A | 20% | 10% | 4.08 | 7.56 | 5.82 | Vol-only |
| 4 | Polygon | $2.010 | $0.0099 | 67 | $4.1M | 45% | 5% | 3.12 | 7.92 | 5.52 | Vol-only |
| 5 | Arbitrum | $2.019 | $0.0189 | 60 | $24.9M | 50% | 10% | 2.87 | 8.12 | 5.49 | Vol-only |
| 6 | Base | $2.006 | $0.0056 | 95 | $24.4M | 55% | 2% | 4.01 | 6.46 | 5.23 | Vol-only |
| 7 | Solana | $0.050 | $0.0005 | 15 | N/A | 65% | 10% | 4.28 | 5.65 | 4.96 | Vol-only |
| 8 | BSC | $7.014 | $0.0142 | 96 | $30.1M | 70% | 8% | 3.75 | 5.45 | 4.60 | Vol-only |
| 9 | Ethereum | $2.136 | $0.1356 | 71 | $680.8M | 95% | 1% | 4.04 | 1.36 | 2.70 | Vol-only |
deployed not deployed Edge data: 29m ago · Recon: 76d ago
Edge = log₁₀((Opps/day) × (Avg Spread%) × (DEX Vol $M) × (1 − MEV%)), normalised 0–10 — arb fitness. Wallet = structural-fitness × (1−MEV) × gas-factor × volume-sweet-spot, normalised 0–10 — pure cohort-watching fitness for the chain regardless of whether we are operating there. The green dot beside the score = Phase-1 capture pipeline live; grey dot = chain is potentially worth operating on but no pipeline yet. Composite = (0.5×Edge + 0.5×Wallet) × (1 + 0.3×PnL-proof). PnL-proof (v2, 2026-06-12): ±1 scaled by log₁₀ of real 30d trade count across that chain's bots, signed by realized net — chains with no real trades get no adjustment, proven-profitable chains gain up to +30%. Maturity tiers (from Edge): 1mo+ (≥30 days), 1w+ (≥7 days), 3d+ (≥3 days), 24hr+ (<3 days); <200 = insufficient data; No scanner = scanner not yet running. N/A means score suppressed until data matures.
Chain Profitability Overview
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PulseChain
BOTS LIVE #1
Operator Note
HOME BASE. Cross-agg arb champion LIVE (repaired 2026-07-04) + V1↔V2 live; liq-keeper, redemption + stability-pool bots armed on dedicated wallets. DCA bot live (REKT/DKT, WICK/FOX).TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$2.7M
Edge
N/A
Gas/TX
$0.0015
413763.4 gwei
MVS
$59.002
min spread
Top Spread
1.40%
live
MEV Comp
5%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 75d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
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Monad
BOTS LIVE #2 —
Operator Note
LIVE. strategy-runner + 20-daemon wallet-intel stack running; cross-agg spread daemons paused since mid-Jun (resource call) — signal feed now refreshed by the daily scanner burst. Near-zero gas + fast blocks ideal.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$41.8M
Edge
2.44
Gas/TX
$0.0012
102.0 gwei
MVS
$12.001
min spread
Top Spread
0.53%
live
MEV Comp
30%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
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1-2
2-5
5+
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Robinhood
#3 —
Operator Note
NEW — mainnet 2026-07-01. Uniswap V3 + Morpho + 24/7 tokenized stocks; day-one meme trench (CASHCAT ~$19M/24h). Health/recon/DexScreener wired 2026-07-08; no scanner (V3-only chain) or bots yet.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$989.6M
Edge
4.08
Gas/TX
$0.1158
0.0 gwei
MVS
$10.116
min spread
Top Spread
0.79%
live
MEV Comp
20%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
<.5
.5-1
1-2
2-5
5+
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Polygon
#4 —
Operator Note
Flash-arb deployed, idle (gas spikes killed margins). Polymarket copy-trade SHELVED — postmortem on Execution → Polygon.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$167.4M
Edge
3.12
Gas/TX
$0.0099
275.3 gwei
MVS
$2.010
min spread
Top Spread
1.13%
live
MEV Comp
45%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
<.5
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1-2
2-5
5+
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Arbitrum
#5 —
Operator Note
FCFS = same as PulseChain. Cross-DEX scanner deployed; no live trades.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$109.3M
Edge
2.87
Gas/TX
$0.0189
0.0 gwei
MVS
$2.019
min spread
Top Spread
2.75%
live
MEV Comp
50%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
<.5
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1-2
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Base
#6 —
Operator Note
2-DEX arb NOT viable (V3 asymmetry). Liq scanner + pool sniper deployed; on-chain safety net (minAmountOut + callStatic sim + circuit breaker), no paper-mode.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$1.1B
Edge
4.01
Gas/TX
$0.0056
0.0 gwei
MVS
$2.006
min spread
Top Spread
0.11%
live
MEV Comp
55%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 77d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
<.5
.5-1
1-2
2-5
5+
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Solana
#7 —
Operator Note
Non-EVM. Tracked for macro context; no scanner deployed here.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$2.0B
Edge
4.28
Gas/TX
$0.0005
MVS
$0.050
min spread
Top Spread
N/A
live
MEV Comp
65%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
<.5
.5-1
1-2
2-5
5+
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BSC
#8 —
Operator Note
Venus liquidation pipeline LIVE (watchlist + forecaster + executor, 0 fires yet — waiting on a real shortfall crossing). Cross-DEX sampled by daily scanner burst.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$746.2M
Edge
3.75
Gas/TX
$0.0142
0.1 gwei
MVS
$7.014
min spread
Top Spread
83.70%
live
MEV Comp
70%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
<.5
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1-2
2-5
5+
diamond
Ethereum
#9 —
Operator Note
Backrun patterns portable, liquidation logic reusable. No deployment — gas economics rule us out.TVL
N/A
DEX Vol 24h
$3.2B
Edge
4.04
Gas/TX
$0.1356
0.5 gwei
MVS
$2.136
min spread
Top Spread
0.03%
live
MEV Comp
95%
searchers
MVS
Frag
Lend
MEV
Exec
Signal Feed 76d ago
Opps: 0/hr
Avg: 0%
Best: 0%
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1-2
2-5
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EVM Revenue Models — Complete Reference
Every known way teams generate reliable, recurring revenue on EVM chains. Sorted by capital & tech requirements. “Real yield” = fees from actual usage, not token emissions.
| # | Revenue Model | How It Works | Yield Range | Capital | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Validator / Staking | Run PoS validators. Earn block rewards + tips + MEV boost. LST protocols (Lido-type) capture operator fees. | 3-6% APR | High (32 ETH+) | Nodes |
| 2 | Restaking (EigenLayer) | Restake ETH/LSTs as collateral for AVSs (oracles, bridges). Extra yield on top of base staking from AVS fees. | 1-4% extra | Medium | Nodes |
| 3 | DEX Arbitrage | Buy low on DEX A, sell high on DEX B in one atomic TX. Flash-loan enabled. Cross-chain via bridges. | Variable | Low-Med | Bots |
| 4 | MEV Extraction | Reorder/insert TXs via Flashbots bundles. Backrunning, liquidations. Requires low-latency infra + REVM simulation. | $M+/yr (top) | Medium | Advanced |
| 5 | AMM Liquidity Provision | Supply to Uniswap V3+ / Curve. Earn 0.05-1% per swap. Concentrated ranges + automation reduce IL. Stable pairs most predictable. | 5-30% APR | Medium | Medium |
| 6 | Lending / Supplying | Supply assets to Aave/Compound. Earn interest from borrowers (variable rates). Treasury management at scale. | 2-10% APR | Low | Low |
| 7 | Liquidation Bots | Monitor lending protocols, trigger liquidations when loans go underwater. Capture collateral discount (5-15%). | Event-driven | Low | Bots |
| 8 | Oracle Node Operator | Run Chainlink/RedStone nodes. Provide off-chain data to DeFi. Earn fees from data requests + staking rewards. | $100K+/yr | High | Nodes |
| 9 | Graph Indexer | Stake GRT, index subgraphs. Earn query fees + inflation rewards. Data infrastructure for EVM ecosystems. | Variable | Medium | Nodes |
| 10 | L2 Sequencer Operations | Earn gas spreads (user fees minus L1 DA costs). Top L2s net $100K+/day. Decentralizing to distributed validators. | $100K+/day | Very High | Infra |
| 11 | RWA Tokenisation | Tokenize treasuries, private credit, real estate. Earn management fees + interest spreads (3-8% from T-bills). | 3-8% APR | High | Legal+Tech |
| 12 | Managed Vaults / Yield Agg | Operate auto-rebalancing vaults (LP, lending, restaking). Charge performance/management fees on user deposits. | Fee-based | Medium | Medium |
Key principle: Prioritise models backed by actual fees/interest (DEX volume, borrowing demand, data usage) over token emissions. “Reliable” = revenue tied to real economic activity. Risks always present: smart contract bugs, slashing, IL, competition, gas volatility.
Strategy Portability Matrix
The main automated on-chain strategies teams run for profit — where each is actively run successfully today, and what makes each one hard to mirror and compete on.
| Strategy | Run Successfully On | Difficulties (Mirror & Compete) |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic DEX Arbitrage | Ethereum, BSC, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, Solana | Razor-thin margins after gas; won by pro searchers with optimised bytecode, private orderflow and fastest inclusion. Trivial to copy, brutal to actually win. |
| CEX–DEX Arbitrage | Ethereum, BSC, Arbitrum, Solana | Needs deep CEX inventory on both venues + sub-second execution; dominated by market-maker firms (Wintermute-class). Capital- and infra-heavy. |
| Cross-Chain / Bridge Arbitrage | Ethereum ↔ L2s, Solana, BSC | Bridge latency + capital locked on both sides + inventory risk; price can move mid-bridge. Requires pre-positioned capital across chains. |
| Liquidation Bots | Ethereum, BSC, Base, Arbitrum, Avalanche | Winner-take-all race per event; needs health-factor forecasting + flash-loan execution + latency edge. Incumbents already watch every borrower. |
| Sandwich / Front-run (mempool) | Ethereum, BSC, Polygon | Needs public-mempool visibility + builder/relay access; structurally impossible on private-mempool / FCFS chains; toxic PR and increasingly protected against. |
| Backrun / JIT Liquidity | Ethereum, Arbitrum | Needs bundle inclusion (Flashbots) or sequencer proximity; competes directly with block builders; margins thin and inclusion never guaranteed. |
| Launch / New-Pool Sniping | Solana, Base, BSC, PulseChain, Robinhood | Extreme speed + rug/honeypot filtering; bot-saturated; adverse selection — most launches dump on the snipers. |
| Perp Funding-Rate (Basis) Arb | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Solana, Hyperliquid | Capital-intensive, steady-but-low; hold spot + short perp across venues; funding can flip and eat the carry. Execution + inventory management heavy. |
| Active AMM Liquidity (Concentrated) | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Solana | Impermanent loss + toxic flow; needs active range management + volatility forecasting. LPs are the counterparty to every arbitrageur. |
| RWA / Tokenised-Asset Basis Arb | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Robinhood Chain | Risk-free redemption leg gated (KYC / Authorised-Participant); market-hours gaps + settlement lag; only the directional on-chain leg is open to outsiders. |
Research Methodology
1. DATA SOURCES
• DefiLlama — protocol revenues, TVL, real yield
• Dune Analytics — custom dashboards
• EigenPhi / Flashbots — MEV flows
• L2Beat — sequencer/DA fee data
2. CATEGORISE
• Base-layer incentives (staking)
• Extracted value (MEV/arb)
• Service provision (LP, data, automation)
• Structured products (RWA, vaults)
3. QUANTIFY
• Track real yields (fee-based, not inflationary)
• REVM backtesting for bot strategies
• Capital requirements & technical overhead
• Competition density per chain
4. DEPLOY
• Backtest, then start tiny live (no paper-mode)
• Start small, scale with data
• Monitor 2026-27 trends
• Import to PulseChain where applicable