Ethereum Completes Network Upgrade Lowering Layer-2 Fees
Ethereum core developers have activated a scheduled network upgrade aimed at reducing the cost of data availability for layer-2 rollups. By making it cheaper to post compressed transaction data to the main chain, the upgrade allows rollups to offer lower fees to end users. Several major layer-2 networks reported reduced costs shortly after activation. Developers emphasise that the change improves throughput and affordability while preserving Ethereum’s underlying security guarantees. The upgrade is part of a longer roadmap focused on scaling the network to support more applications and users. Ecosystem teams are expected to continue tuning their systems to make the most of the additional capacity in the coming weeks.
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