Ethereum network volumes have soared, but a single decentralized application accounted for 59.5% of the entire network’s volume.
The Ethereum network continues to lead in the adoption of decentralized applications (DApps) regarding volumes and deposits. Although competing chains like Solana and BNB Chain benefit from lower transaction fees, which boost metrics such as unique active addresses, nothing prevents well-funded entities from inflating Ethereum’s DApp volumes.
In fact, the recent surge in activity on the Ethereum network stands apart from broader cryptocurrency market trends and even contradicts other usage metrics. While it’s impossible to confirm any manipulation, one should be aware that even with a substantial $2.4 transaction fee, figures can be distorted, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, where deposits can exceed $1 billion.
It’s noteworthy that Ethereum was the only network among the top 20 to report an increase in volume, marking an impressive 83% growth compared to the previous week. For perspective, similar protocols such as BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana and TON experienced an average volume decrease of over 30%. Moreover, Ethereum’s 475,980 addresses pale in comparison to BNB Chain’s 1.18 million and Solana’s 1.62 million.
