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Is the next blockchain leader the one that scales fastest, or the one that solves real problems first? Ethereum still holds its crown, trading near $1,830, and remains the backbone of decentralized finance. Its smart contract architecture powers everything from billion-dollar DeFi protocols to enterprise-grade tokenized assets. But while Ethereum laid the groundwork, it’s now facing mounting pressure. Gas fees continue to surge during high-volume periods, Layer 2s are still maturing, and cross-chain limitations are stalling user adoption.