"Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade: Cutting Costs and Boosting DeFi Accessibility"
Ethereum is gearing up for the Dencun upgrade, set to reduce fees for layer-2 networks by introducing "proto-danksharding," a new method for storing transaction data. The upgrade, delayed from its original target, will benefit networks like Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon, allowing them to post data to Ethereum more efficiently and reduce fees for end-users. Additionally, it will benefit data availability layers and pave the way for future upgrades like Electra + Prague. The upgrade is expected to significantly lower fees for layer-2 transactions and bring about a new era of cheaper fees for Ethereum's auxiliary networks.