Security Budget
Cardano
The total value of rewards and fees paid to ADA block producers to secure the network, over a given period.
Why it matters
It answers how much economic incentive is being spent to keep the network secure and operational.
How it is built
Summing issuance rewards and transaction fees paid out to block producers over the measurement period, typically expressed in native units or dollar value.
What to watch
A shrinking security budget can raise concerns about the network's ability to attract enough validators or block producers long-term; a growing budget signals stronger economic backing for network security.
Measured on this chain
Security Budget on Cardano last read 881,157.42 on Aug 25, 2026, a change of +1,306.22% over 30 days, ranging from 1,468.69 (Jul 2, 2026) to 135.31M (Aug 8, 2025).
- Latest reading
- 881,157.42
- Aug 25, 2026
- Change
- 1d +40.15%
- 30d +1,306.22%
- 90d +526.26%
- 1y +26.36%
- Range
- Low 1,468.69·Jul 2, 2026
- High 135.31M·Aug 8, 2025
- Coverage
- Jun 17, 2024 — Aug 25, 2026
- 800 readings
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 336,701.91 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 28,386.32 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 35,326.8 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 229,174.06 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 188,367.2 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 22.68M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.18M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1.42M |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.05M |
| Aug 23, 2026 | 1.15M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 628,705.88 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 881,157.42 |
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