Visualizing Web3: The Galaxy Graph Guide

We live in a multi-chain world. A single dApp might have contracts on Ethereum, assets on Polygon, and governance on Snapshot. Yet, most explorers show us lists. Lists of transactions. Lists of holders. Lists of blocks.

This linear view of the blockchain is sufficient for accountants, but it fails to capture the ecosystem context that matters for reputation and discovery.

The Problem with Flat Data

When you analyze a competitor or potential partner using standard tools (Etherscan, Dune), you miss the "connective tissue".

• Hidden RelationshipsDoes this wallet interact heavily with known phishing contracts? Or with blue-chip DeFi protocols? A list hides this; a graph reveals it instantly.
• Multi-Chain FragmentationSeeing activity on Ethereum is easy. Seeing how that activity correlates with Bridge usage to Arbitrum is hard.

Enter the Galaxy Graph

The WSEO Galaxy Graph is our answer to the visibility gap. It doesn't just index data; it places it in a semantic 3D space.

How It Works

We use a force-directed graph algorithm that simulates physical forces between nodes.

1. Gravity: Highly active nodes (Whales, Major Protocols) have higher mass, pulling related entities closer.
2. Links: Transactions act as bonds. The more transactions, the stronger (and brighter) the link.
3. Clusters: Communities naturally form clusters. You can visually identify a "DeFi Degen" vs. an "NFT Collector" just by the shape of their galaxy.

Key Features

The Future of Visual SEO

In Web3 SEO 2026, we discussed how search is moving towards Entity Salience—how distinct and connected an entity is.

The Galaxy Graph is the visualization of that salience. It allows efficient auditing of a project's "on-chain footprint". If your project appears as an isolated dot with no connections, your WSEO Score suffers. If it's a vibrant hub connected to reputable protocols, your trust score skyrockets.