Bitcoin’s Transaction Drought: Network Fees Hit 1 Satoshi per Transfer as Mempool Clears

According to current metrics, at around 6 p.m. ET on March 31, the Bitcoin blockchain experienced a curious decline in transactional throughput, with blocks failing to reach optimal capacity. Beginning at block 890,138, a sequence of more than a couple dozen blocks exhibited diminished size, deviating from the network’s typical operational rhythm. Where Have All … Read more

Ethereum Users Face Higher Fees as Onchain Transaction Costs Rise

Since Sept. 15, 2024, onchain fees on the Ethereum network have seen a steady rise, jumping from $1 per transaction to $5.08 by Sept. 20. Though there was a slight dip, bringing fees down to just over $4 on Sept. 23, the average cost per transfer reached 0.0027 ETH ($7.06) on Tuesday morning. Ethereum Users … Read more

Bitcoin’s Computational Power Falls 9.95% After Record Hashrate

Recent metrics reveal that after Bitcoin’s network hashrate reached an all-time high of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) and saw a 3.58% difficulty increase, its computational power decreased this week. In the nine days since this peak, the hashrate has fallen by 9.95%. Bitcoin Miners Confront Economic Hurdles as Bitcoin Hashrate Dips Bitcoin miners are … Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum Fee Drop: The Perfect Time for Cost-Effective Transactions

Although both bitcoin and ethereum have been cruising at lower prices compared to earlier this year, there’s been a silver lining: transaction fees on these leading blockchains have significantly decreased. With costs now sitting at notable lows, it could be the perfect moment to fine-tune transaction expenses for certain activities or even gather unspent transaction … Read more

Report Disputes EIP-1559’s Role in Ethereum’s ‘Ultrasound Money’ Narrative

Mark Odayan, head of research at 2077 Research, asserts that Ethereum’s EIP-1559 should not be equated with the concept of “Ultrasound Money.” Odayan’s insights aim to clarify the transaction fee mechanism introduced by EIP-1559 and address widespread misunderstandings. Ethereum’s EIP-1559: Mark Odayan Calls for Rethinking ‘Ultrasound Money’ Links In a detailed analysis by 2077 Research, … Read more