Polygon leads in EVM efficiency as DeFi users favor low transaction costs
DeFi activity analysis finds side chain solutions like Polygon more cost-effective, although Ethereum secures most transaction fees.
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Polygon leads in EVM efficiency as DeFi users favor low transaction costs
DeFi activity analysis finds side chain solutions like Polygon more cost-effective, although Ethereum secures most transaction fees.
High Bitcoin fees push active addresses down to 3-year low
A surge in Bitcoin fees post-halving challenges its role in everyday transactions.
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Thanks for the reminder. The shift towards solutions like Polygon for lower transaction costs highlights Ethereum's scalability challenges in DeFi. Also, I wonder if the surge in Bitcoin fees and reliance on transaction fees post-halving does not underscore concerns about its suitability for everyday transactions and long-term sustainability. Hope eventually all this leads to improvements that will make the public adoption happen soonest than later