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.
Key Takeaways
- The upgrade cuts data costs for layer-2 rollups.
- Several rollups passed savings on as lower fees.
- Ethereum’s security model is unchanged.
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