From analysis tools to ecosystem platforms, the ambitions behind Nansen's Q3 points program

On-Chain Data Analysis Platform Nansen Officially Announces the Launch of the Third Season Points Program, adding 15 new partners including Metamask, EdgeX, Spark, Edgen, GoMining, NordPass, Ready, Saily, SNS, Solayer, ST0x, Airalo, SafePal, Token Terminal, The Block. This expansion comes at a timely moment—on the same day, Nansen also launched AI-driven trading features. From pure analysis tools to trading execution and ecosystem incentives, Nansen’s ambitions are gradually becoming evident.

What the Third Season’s Partner lineup indicates

These 15 new partners seem from different fields, but a closer look reveals Nansen’s ecosystem layout logic:

In other words, Nansen no longer just wants to be a “data viewing tool,” but is building a complete chain from analysis, decision-making, execution, to consumption. Users can view on-chain data on Nansen, make trading decisions based on AI suggestions, and earn discounts or benefits with points across ecosystem partners.

Why the third season started so quickly after the second season ended

According to the latest news, the second season points program just ended yesterday, and today the third season has begun. This pace indicates Nansen considers the points program a core tool for user retention and ecosystem expansion.

The key is the coincidence of timing—launching AI trading features and starting the third season points program on the same day. This is not a coincidence but a strategic alignment. The AI trading feature requires user engagement, and the points program provides incentives. New users are encouraged to try the trading features, while existing users stay active to earn points. This is a typical “product + operations” synergy.

What the choice of partners reveals about Nansen’s priorities

Looking at these 15 new partners, many are from the Solana ecosystem (SNS, Solayer, etc.). This also aligns with Nansen’s latest AI trading feature—initially supporting only Solana and Base chains. Nansen is clearly betting on Solana’s growth, guiding users toward various Solana ecosystem applications through the points program.

Additionally, the inclusion of wallet providers (Metamask, SafePal) and data tools (Token Terminal, The Block) suggests Nansen aims to create a closed loop of “information + tools + applications.” You view data on Nansen, manage assets with SafePal or Metamask, and spend points within partner applications.

Personal opinion

This strategy is quite clever. Pure data analysis platforms are easy to copy, but ecosystem platforms are hard. By binding users and partners through the points program, Nansen is building its moat. The value of points depends on the quality and quantity of partners, and these 15 new partners are indeed leading or significant players in their fields.

However, the key moving forward is: how much real value do these points have in practice? If they are only discounts, the appeal is limited. If they evolve into cross-ecosystem rights and governance tools, that would be a true ecosystem token.

Summary

The launch of Nansen’s third season points program marks its shift toward becoming an ecosystem platform. The 15 new partners cover wallets, payments, Solana ecosystem applications, data tools, and more, forming a relatively complete ecosystem loop. Coupled with the simultaneous launch of AI trading features, Nansen is evolving from a “data viewing tool” into a comprehensive platform for “data-driven decision-making, trading execution, and rights acquisition.” This direction benefits both users and the ecosystem, and it will be interesting to follow the actual conversion of the points program and the onboarding of new partners.