Monday Gwei | Oct Week 4

From the average gas fee, to ETH burned, Monday Gwei covers it all.

This week,

  • Top Ethereum News
  • Top Layer 2 Solution
  • Funding
  • ETH stats that matter

Monday Gwei is a weekly account of what is happening in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Top Ethereum News

  • Base Stablecoin Dominance: Base chain briefly surpassed all other chains in stablecoin transaction volume, showcasing increased utility and adoption.
  • Vitalik Buterin’s ‘Wartime Mode’: Vitalik Buterin adopts a strong stance against critics, aiming to protect Ethereum’s core principles.
  • Bitfinex Hack Update: In a surprising move, the hacker returned the majority of the $20 million to the U.S. government.
  • Etherscan V2 Beta Launched: Etherscan unveils a unified API for over 50 blockchains, enhancing accessibility and cross-chain integration.

Top Layer 2 Solution

  • Total Value Locked (TVL): Base leads with $3.7 billion.
  • Unique Active Wallets (UAW): Base remains ahead with 6.8 million active wallets.
  • Fees Collected: Base collected $767K in fees, leading the network.

Funding

  • No Major Funding: There were no significant funding rounds recorded this week.

Source: Coingecko

The Ethereum price chart for the end of October highlights a downward trend, with the price falling below $2.5K and stabilizing around $2.45K. Consistent trading volumes indicate steady market activity, though bearish sentiment seems to be prevailing as the month concludes.

ETH stats that matter

  • Gas Fee: Average transaction cost settled at $3.7.
  • ETH Burned: A total of $16.9 million worth of ETH was burned.
  • Revenue: Network revenue reached $15.8 million, indicating steady activity.

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