Ethereum

Arbitrum

Million

<p>There has been a noticeable uptick in network activity in the broader Ethereum ecosystem. According to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://dune.com/steakhouse/ethereum-ecosystem" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Dune Analytics</a>, excluding Ordinals-related addresses, there are over 10 million wallets actively engaging with the mainnet and Ethereum layer-2 solutions like Base, Optimism, and Arbitrum.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 id="ethereum-ecosystem-vibrant-record-10-million-active-wallets">Ethereum Ecosystem Vibrant: Record 10 Million Active Wallets&nbsp;</h2> 
<p>This milestone is a direct result of the successful implementation of the Dencun Upgrade in mid-March 2024. The update, one of the many other upgrades set for Ethereum, has effectively addressed pressing challenges, particularly those related to scalability and gas fees.&nbsp;</p> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-296438" src="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436" alt="Ethereum active wallets per week | Source: Dencun" width="1024" height="436" srcset="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436?w=1239 1239w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436?w=640 640w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436?w=768 768w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436?w=980 980w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436?w=750 750w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot161.png?resize=1024%2C436?w=1140 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
<p>With the surge in active wallets connecting to various protocols deployed on the mainnet, sidechain, or off-chain rails, one analyst on X is upbeat,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1782756457915506876" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">predicting</a>&nbsp;the number to expand from 10 million to 100 million in the upcoming bull cycle. This spike will be accelerated partly by the enhancements brought by Dencun, which made layer-2 transactions using rollups cheaper.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>To do this, Dencun uses “blobs,” a new transaction type, to store data not processed by the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Blobs can be considered new data storage channels within a block that help streamline block verification. Notably, it does this without compromising data availability—a massive boost for Ethereum layer-2 solutions integrating Dencun.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 id="tvl-across-layer-2-and-defi-protocols-fast-rising">TVL Across Layer-2 And DeFi Protocols Fast Rising</h2> 
<p>&nbsp;With falling gas fees and more efficient layer-2 platforms, Dencun has helped attract new users, revitalizing the broader Ethereum ecosystem. The increasing total value locked (TVL) across layer-2 portals and the mainnet reflect this.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>According to&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://l2beat.com/scaling/summary" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">L2Beat</a>, on average, the top leading layer-2 platforms like <a href="https://bitcoinist.com/3-factors-to-propel-ethereum-in-2024-arbitrum-and-render-rival-seen-as-rising-stars/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ">Arbitrum</a> and Optimism have seen double-digit increases in the past week. So far, all layer-2 platforms manage over $39 billion in assets. Parallel&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://defillama.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">data</a> from DefiLlama also underlines this growth. Over the last six months, the TVL of leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols has increased from around $20 billion to over $54 billion at press time.</p> 
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-296439" src="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349" alt="Ethereum DeFi TVL | Source: DeFiLlama" width="1024" height="349" srcset="https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=1602 1602w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=640 640w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=768 768w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=980 980w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=1536 1536w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=750 750w, https://bitcoinist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot162.png?resize=1024%2C349?w=1140 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" data-recalc-dims="1"> 
<p>Despite these advancements, challenges remain. Ethereum is fragile and can’t scale efficiently whenever usage spikes. Therefore, it is highly likely that gas fees will rise in the next bull run, especially if ETH prices rally, breaking above $4,000 and all-time highs. </p> 
<p>Additionally, users—mainly meme coin deployers—could prefer using alternatives like Solana or Avalanche, dampening activity.</p> <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/x/fEcnJfo0/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full" src="https://www.tradingview.com/x/fEcnJfo0/" alt="Ethereum price trending sideways on the daily chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Binance, TradingView" width="1787" height="904"></a> 
<p>Nonetheless, Ethereum supporters remain positive. As crypto prices stabilize and likely align with gains of Q1 2024, more users will be keen to explore some of the top protocols launched on the mainnet or via layer-2 platforms.</p>

Ethereum Ecosystem Hits 10 Million Active Wallets Weekly: Will It 10X In The Next Bull Run?

Table of Contents

Bitcoinist

Other articles published on Apr 25, 2024

Investors Dump BONK, BOME, POPCAT, Others to Buy This Solana (SOL) Memecoin With Surging Trading ...

💥 Blast is now available on Roobee.finance!

a16z Crypto CTO Slams Memecoins, But Are They The Real Threat?

Binance Announces BounceBit (BB) Megadrop Is Now Open, $BB Listing On May 13

Market Ups and Downs Don't Deter Crypto Enthusiasts from Neo, Dogecoin, and ScapesMania

SEC Postpones Decision on Bitcoin ETF Options Trading, Seeks Public Insight

Join our free newsletter for daily crypto updates!