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cryptocurrencyblockchain1 year ago

"Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade: A Game-Changer for Gas Fees"

Ethereum's Dencun upgrade, a combination of the "Cancun" and "Deneb" upgrades, aims to reduce gas fees for Layer 2 networks by implementing EIP-4844, which improves the blockchain's data handling. This upgrade will significantly lower gas fees for transactions on decentralized exchanges, potentially dropping costs to as low as a fraction of a cent. While the main Ethereum network won't see fee reductions until 2026–2027, experts believe the upgrade will have a positive impact on Ether's price, potentially leading to a surge in mainstream applications and development potential.

cryptocurrencyblockchain-technology1 year ago

"Dencun Upgrade: Ethereum's Game-Changing Era Begins"

Ethereum's Dencun upgrade has successfully gone live, marking a significant milestone for the blockchain. The upgrade is expected to substantially lower transaction costs across layer-2 networks and expand the blockchain ecosystem's capabilities. Gas fees on layer-2 networks are anticipated to immediately drop by 75%, with the introduction of proto-danksharding allowing for temporary on-chain data storage. Developers believe Dencun will revolutionize the Ethereum ecosystem, making it more efficient and capable of processing unprecedented amounts of on-chain traffic, potentially eliminating gas fees altogether.

cryptocurrency2 years ago

Ethereum's Active Deposits and Trading Signals Highlight Market Trends.

Active deposits on the Ethereum network have surged to an 18-month high, with over 20,000 deposits, possibly due to PEPE token traders looking to cash out their profits from the meme coin. The surge in activity has also led to a rise in gas fees, with knock-on consequences across the ecosystem. Spikes in active Ethereum deposits often foreshadow volatility in the price of ETH, and the recent decision by the Ethereum Foundation to transfer 15,000 ETH to a Kraken deposit address could pre-empt a drop in the price of ETH.