Flow (FLOW) is a Layer 1 blockchain originally built by Dapper Labs to support consumer-scale NFT and gaming applications. It uses a multi-role node architecture designed to keep throughput high without sharding, and is best known as the chain behind NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties' successor ecosystem.
Why it's tracked here
Flow's social signal is closely tied to NFT, gaming, and consumer-crypto narrative cycles. Mood and velocity here often reflect broader appetite for on-chain collectibles and sports/entertainment partnerships rather than pure DeFi flows.
What moves social signal
- Major NFT drops, sports league deals, or brand partnerships
- Protocol upgrades, EVM compatibility milestones, or developer tooling launches
- Rotations into or out of the NFT and gaming narrative
- Exchange listing flow and broader Layer 1 sentiment shifts
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