Ethereum registers a new activity record with the lowest fees in its history

Ethereum has reached an all-time high of 2,5 million daily transactions in 2026, reducing gas fees to $0,15. The Fusaka and PeerDAS upgrades solidify the network as an efficient settlement layer.

The Ethereum network has begun 2026 by marking a statistical milestone that redefines its position in the digital economy. Blockchain data confirms that the platform is processing an unprecedented volume of activity, reaching a seven-day moving average of 2,5 million transactions per day. 

Experts emphasize that this increase in network operating efficiency coincides with a drastic reduction in usage costs, placing gas tariffs at a average of $0,15This inverse correlation between record traffic and minimal fees demonstrates the technical maturity achieved by Ethereum after the implementation of the latest protocol improvements.

Stablecoins drive the new phase of expansion in Ethereum

During the first weeks of 2026, activity within Ethereum has registered abrupt growth, doubling last year's levels. Surpassing the 2,5 million daily transactions It shows more than just a statistical increase in the blockchain. It reflects a more robust adoption of the main network and the set of solutions that orbit around it, driven by a more practical use of its technology. 

According to analysts and specialized research firms, the current dynamism of blockchain responds to a sustained shift towards transactions with real value, away from the purely speculative behavior that characterized previous stages of the market.

In this context, stablecoins have positioned themselves as the core of activity on Ethereum. Data from Standard Chartered's Digital Asset Research Department indicates that stablecoins account for between 35% and 40% of all transactions recorded on the blockchain. This behavior reveals a clear market preference for using Ethereum's infrastructure as a platform for digital transactions. global and efficient payments network, capable of offering liquidity and speed at controlled costs. 

As institutions increase their exposure to these types of assets, Ethereum is consolidating its role as the backbone of a digital economy less dependent on traditional financial systems.

Furthermore, the sustained increase in network demand, which in other periods would have caused congestion and high fees, has been remarkably well managed. The Ethereum network has succeeded in decoupling traffic growth from increased fees, a technical advancement its developers have been pursuing for years. Today, the modular structure of its ecosystem allows the main chain to function as a security backbone while execution and processing are distributed across parallel layers. This balance demonstrates that Ethereum is closer to operating as a global infrastructure capable of handling millions of transactions without compromising its efficiency.

The impact of Fusaka and PeerDAS on reducing network tariffs

Ethereum's current ability to maintain fees of $0,15 amid record activity is a direct result of the successful implementation of upgrades such as Fusakawhich was activated at the end of 2025 and allowed the full technical integration of PeerDAS (Data Availability Sampling). These structural improvements have transformed the network architecture, allowing it to function primarily as an ultra-efficient institutional settlement layer.

In line with the above, the implementation of PeerDAS has been crucial in optimizing network bandwidth. This technology allows validator nodes to verify data availability by examining only small samples or fragments, instead of having to download and process entire data blocks. By reducing the workload required for verification, the network has freed up critical resources, enabling a more agile and cost-effective flow of information. All of this has eliminated the bottlenecks that historically drove up gas prices during peak demand.

In addition to PeerDAS, the Fusaka fork also introduced specific parametric adjustments to the management of "blobs," the temporary data packets used by L2 networks to settle their transactions on the main network. The upgrade increased the capacity from 10 to 14 blobs per block and raised the gas limit per block to 60 million. 

These technical changes have enabled scaling solutions to publish more data at a lower cost, passing those savings directly on to the end user. Thus, the current architecture allows for progressive and planned scaling, avoiding the need for drastic interventions or constant hard forks to manage short-term demand growth.

Ethereum strengthens its stability in 2026

Ethereum's technical evolution is progressing without jeopardizing the stability of its ecosystem. Far from weakening, its financial strength is reaching record levels, supported by the more than 36 million ETH currently locked in staking contracts, a figure that represents nearly 30% of the circulating supply. This accumulation demonstrates the continued confidence of the validators, key players in block validation and maintaining network security, who receive rewards proportional to their commitment to the protocol.

During the first months of 2026, Vitalik Buterin and the core development team reaffirmed the project's technical direction. With the advancements in Fusaka and PeerDAS aimed at reducing costs and improving scalability, the next step will focus on Strengthen privacy and optimize user experienceThe strategy also seeks to consolidate resistance to censorship and preserve decentralization, an essential principle for maintaining a balance between operational efficiency and digital sovereignty. 

Ethereum thus enters a key stage that combines technological maturity and institutional expansion within the global economy.