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Ethereum fee market cools as blob capacity absorbs rollup demand
A year after proto-danksharding shipped, layer-2 settlement is cheaper and steadier as blob capacity absorbs rollup demand. The data suggests the scaling roadmap is doing what it promised.
Layer-2 TVL doubles as fees stay near zero
Total value locked on Ethereum's rollups has doubled over the past year while transaction fees have stayed a fraction of a cent, reshaping where activity happens.
Coinbase Base network hits 1M daily active users
The Base layer-2 network has crossed one million daily active addresses, one of the clearer signs of consumer traction in crypto.
From the almanac
How Gas Fees Work on Ethereum
Gas fees are the cost of doing anything on Ethereum. Learn what drives them, why they spike, and practical ways to pay less without risking your funds.
Layer 1 vs Layer 2 Blockchains Explained
Layer 1 is the base blockchain; layer 2 is a network built on top to make it faster and cheaper. Here is how they differ and why both matter for scaling.
What are rollups and how do they scale Ethereum?
A deeper look at optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups — how they cut fees, inherit Ethereum's security, and differ from each other.