Reporting
Hummingbot Foundation maintains a public, real-time dashboard that provides transparent insights into Hummingbot usage across all exchanges. This data is essential for exchanges to track their integration success and understand community adoption.
Reported Volumes Dashboard¶
The Reported Volumes dashboard provides comprehensive, real-time metrics including:
What the Reported Volumes Dashboard Shows¶
Exchange Connector Usage¶
- Total volume by exchange: Ranked list of all connected exchanges
- Active instances: Number of live Hummingbot clients per exchange
- Version distribution: Usage across different Hummingbot releases
Version Insights¶
- Release adoption: How quickly users upgrade to new versions
- Fork tracking: Community-maintained versions and modifications
- Feature utilization: Which Hummingbot capabilities drive the most volume
Interactive Filters¶
You can customize the view using several controls:
- Exchange filter: Focus on specific exchanges or compare subsets
- Version filter: Analyze adoption of different Hummingbot releases
- Timespan selector: View data from 1 day to 6 months
- Dark/light mode: Optimal viewing for any environment
Data Transparency¶
What Data Is Collected¶
Hummingbot instances automatically report the following anonymized metrics every 15 minutes:
| Metric | Purpose | Privacy Level |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregated trade volume | Track exchange usage | Anonymized USD totals only |
| Exchange identifier | Attribute volume to exchanges | Hummingbot connector id |
| Hummingbot version | Monitor version adoption | Version numbers only |
| Instance information | Monitor OS adoption | General system specs |
| Anonymous Instance ID | Prevent double-counting | Random UUID, not traceable |
Privacy Protection¶
- No personal information is collected or stored
- No individual trading data is transmitted
- No wallet addresses or API keys are included
- All data is aggregated before being displayed publicly
Data Usage Policy¶
- Data is used exclusively for reporting purposes
- Never sold to third parties or used for commercial purposes beyond reporting
- Helps sustain Hummingbot development through exchange partnerships
- Enables transparent community metrics for ecosystem health
Disabling Data Reporting¶
Users who prefer not to participate in data reporting can disable it:
Set to anonymized_metrics_disabled to opt out of all data collection.
Why Most Users Keep It Enabled¶
- Supports ecosystem growth through exchange partnerships
- Maintains complete anonymity of individual traders
- Enables better exchange integrations through usage insights
- Contributes to open-source transparency and community metrics
Technical Implementation¶
Data Collection Process¶
- Client-side aggregation: Volumes are totaled locally every 15 minutes
- Secure transmission: HTTPS-encrypted data sent to Foundation servers
- Server-side processing: Data is further aggregated and anonymized
- Public dashboard: Real-time visualization updated continuously
Open Source Verification¶
The entire data collection process is open source and auditable:
- Review the code: All collection logic is visible in the Hummingbot repository
- Community oversight: Any changes to data collection are publicly discussed
- Transparent operation: Dashboard methodology is fully documented
The Reported Volumes dashboard represents Hummingbot's commitment to transparency and community-driven development. By providing open access to usage metrics, we enable data-driven decisions that benefit the entire ecosystem.