Data Sources & Methodology

This page describes how Peak sources its data, the principles behind how that data is processed, and where to find methodology details for specific Commands.

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Data categories

Peak combines data from two broad categories:

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On-chain data

Data sourced directly from blockchain networks — transactions, balances, smart contract state, token transfers, and similar. This data is verifiable on-chain and reflects what has actually happened on a network.

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Off-chain data

Data that does not live on a blockchain — CEX trading data, protocol metadata, fundraising history, and similar. This data is sourced from a combination of public APIs, partnered providers, and the Birdeye research team.

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Data sources

Birdeye Peak aggregates data from multiple trusted sources and indexes everything in-house to ensure consistency, accuracy, and freshness across the terminal. The data we surface includes:

• On-chain activity — transactions, balances, smart contract events
• Market data — price, volume, and liquidity from major DEXs and CEXs
• Token metadata — supply, fundraising, team, and project information
• News and sentiment — curated from reputable sources across the industry
• Network-level metrics — validator activity, fees, and economic indicators

We continuously evaluate and add new data sources as the crypto landscape evolves. A more detailed breakdown of specific providers, indexing methodology, and update frequencies will be published as our data infrastructure stabilizes.

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Methodology principles

A few principles apply across Peak’s data presentation:

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Real-time where possible

On-chain data is presented in as close to real time as the underlying networks allow. Live Trades (LTD) and similar live streams update continuously.

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Historical accuracy

Historical data is sourced to match the state of the network at the time, not retroactively recalculated. Where corrections are made, they are noted.

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Cross-chain aggregation

For multichain tokens and protocols, Peak aggregates data across networks. The methodology for each aggregated metric (cross-chain TVL, cross-chain supply, and similar) is documented at the Command level.

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Curated data versus auto-indexed data

Some Objects (Protocols, Networks, Token Groups) are curated by the Peak research team. Others (Tokens, Wallets) are auto-indexed from network data. Curated entries undergo review; auto-indexed entries reflect on-chain reality without editorial layer. See Objects for which categories apply to which Object types.

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Per-Command methodology

Specific methodology — how a particular metric is calculated, what is included or excluded, what time windows apply — is documented at the Command level. Look for methodology notes within each Command, typically accessible through info icons near the relevant data.

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Data quality and limitations

Peak is in closed beta. A few honest limitations to be aware of:

• Coverage is expanding. Not every token, protocol, or wallet is indexed. See Supported Networks for current scope.
• Some Commands are under development. Available Commands are listed in the Command Reference.
• Bugs are possible. If you spot data that looks wrong, please report it.

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Reporting data issues

Accurate data is a priority. If you encounter data that appears incorrect:

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