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Ethereum transaction fees drop as Layer 2 solutions gain popularity: IntoTheBlock

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Ethereum’s Transaction Fees Hit Six-Month Low as Users Shift to Layer-2 Blockchains

The recent shift of transactions to layer-2 (L2) blockchains has led to Ethereum’s transaction fees hitting a six-month low, according to a report by IntoTheBlock. This migration to L2s has resulted in a significant decrease in the total fees accrued by Ethereum, with transactions on the largest three L2s – Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base – accounting for 82% of all Ethereum transactions in April.

The implementation of EIP-4844 on March 13 played a key role in reducing L2 fees by more than tenfold, leading to a 10% drop in mainnet transactions and a shift in Ethereum’s token economics. Different L2 platforms are carving out their niches in the competitive landscape, with institutions showing a preference for Arbitrum and retail users gravitating towards Optimism’s OP Stack.

The diversification of applications on L2s, such as Coinbase’s Base L2 and the social media-based card game Fantasy.top, has intensified the competition among L2s in terms of market capitalization. Optimism’s OP token has seen a 48% increase from its April lows, outperforming ARB’s 22% gain and surpassing it in both circulating market cap and fully diluted valuation.

The ongoing competition among L2s is not only leading to lower fees for Ethereum in the short term but also fostering a rich ecosystem of applications that promise to stimulate economic activity and offer long-term benefits. This trend highlights the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and its impact on transaction fees and user experience.

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