Ethereum

2024

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 <li aria-level="1">Upcoming Pectra update aims to enhance Ethereum’s scalability by adjusting the blob gas limit for off-chain data processing.</li> 
 <li aria-level="1">Despite Ethereum’s price hike, trading volume drops by 26.55%, suggesting a cautious approach amid technological upgrades.</li> 
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Ethereum [ETH] has experienced a notable rise in its price, surpassing $3,000 this week, sparking investor optimism. However, this price surge contrasts with a significant drop in Ethereum’s gas fees and general network activity, reaching a low not seen in the past month. 
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 Currently, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ETH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ETH</a> gas fees are at their lowest since May 2024, indicating a quieter <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ETH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ETH</a> network activity. 
 It can be observed that when gas fees increase, its prices tend to rise as well. 
 Could this be the calm before the storm ahead of the upcoming approval of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a>… <a href="https://t.co/klj6JGX9uV">pic.twitter.com/klj6JGX9uV</a> 
 — 우민규 (Woominkyu) (@Woo_Minkyu) <a href="https://twitter.com/Woo_Minkyu/status/1811597507786580160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 12, 2024</a>
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The reduced gas fees suggest a slowdown in network transactions. Analysis by Cryptoquant analyst Woominkyu illustrates this trend with a graph showing the gas fees in Gwei alongside Ethereum’s price. Typically, high gas fees correlate with intense network activity and price increases, but the current decline indicates a quieter phase for Ethereum. 
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Despite the reduced activity, developments within the <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/whale-movements-on-binance-insights-into-ethereums-exchange-inflows-and-price-stability/">Ethereum network</a> are ongoing, particularly with the upcoming Pectra update. The Ethereum community is preparing for the launch of the Pectra testnet, expected next week, following discussions among developers on July 11. The <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/pectra-hard-fork-a-closer-look-at-ethereums-next-big-update-and-its-expected-benefits/">Pectra update</a>, along with the PeerDAS (Peer Data Availability Sampling) initiative, aims to enhance Ethereum’s scalability by improving data processing off-chain. 
The focus of the Pectra upgrade is to adjust the blob gas limit, which is crucial for processing large chunks of off-chain data, thereby optimizing network efficiency and performance. Developers are also working diligently to integrate the EthereumJS client into the Pectra testnet and are testing various client combinations to ensure stability. 
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Moreover, research into potential vulnerabilities in <a href="https://www.galaxy.com/insights/research/ethereum-all-core-developers-consensus-call-137-writeup/">Ethereum’s client software</a> continues, with efforts to develop a tool that will help in identifying and mitigating security risks, enhancing the robustness of the network. 
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As these developments unfold, Ethereum’s market position <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/justin-sun-buys-5-million-in-ethereum-ahead-of-etf-approval/">remains strong</a>, with the cryptocurrency trading at $3,139.96 after a recent 2.23% increase. However, it is important to note that the trading volume has decreased by 26.55%, signaling a cautious approach from traders amidst these technological transitions.&nbsp; 
The post <a href="https://www.ethnews.com/ethereums-gas-fees-drop-to-monthly-low-impact-on-prices-and-network-activity-explained/">Ethereum’s Gas Fees Drop to Monthly Low: Impact on Prices and Network Activity Explained</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.ethnews.com">ETHNews</a>.

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