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Ethereum Faces Capacity Challenges as Layer 2 Demand Soars

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  • Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions face increasing demand, straining network capacity.

  • High base fees are raising costs for users and decentralized exchanges.

  • The upcoming Pectra upgrade may not provide a long-term solution.

İlayda Peker
İlayda Peker 4 months ago
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Gautham Santhosh, co-founder of Polynomial.fi, warns that Ethereum $2,563 Layer 2 scaling solutions may be nearing their limits in efficiently scaling the main network. The rise in user adoption of Layer 2 protocols, which are designed to increase scalability and reduce transaction costs by processing transactions off-chain, signals a growing demand for these systems.

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Layer 2 Solutions and Rising DemandBlob Limits and Fees

Layer 2 Solutions and Rising Demand

Layer 2 solutions are protocols or networks built on top of layer-1 networks. They focus on enhancing scalability and reducing transaction costs by processing operations off-chain. Since late last year, more users have adopted these protocols for faster and more cost-effective transactions.

Blob Limits and Fees

Blobs are similar to standard transactions but carry extra processing data. Unlike traditional transactions, those containing blobs do not permanently occupy space on the main network and are only accessible for 18 days. Ethereum has a limit of six blobs per block with a target of three, and once this target is met, a base fee is charged to manage demand from Layer 2.

Since November, the demand for blobs has consistently exceeded the target of three. This situation has led to competition among many Layer 2s for the block target and rising base fees. Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade is set to increase the limit to nine blobs per block in March 2025.

High base fees are causing increased costs for decentralized exchanges (DEXs) and users. Santhosh explained that DEXs are seeing higher transaction costs, perpetual contracts are facing fee surges, and users are paying more for basic transactions. Base fees at Polynomial.fi have increased by 300% in recent months.

The Pectra upgrade offers a temporary solution by raising the block blob limit. However, Santhosh emphasizes that merely doubling this capacity is not a long-term solution, stating, “It’s not just months, or years.” The increasing demand for Layer 2 solutions is straining Ethereum’s main network capacity, leading to higher user costs due to elevated base fees and limited blob capacity.

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Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

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