Ethereum remains a cornerstone of the crypto ecosystem, trading around $2,786 USD today with a market cap exceeding $337 billion. The network is buzzing with activity, processing over 1.4 million transactions daily, fueled by continuous development and growing institutional interest.
The upcoming "Pectra" upgrade, anticipated in April/May 2025, is poised to significantly enhance usability, scalability, and gas efficiency, including allowing users to pay fees with various tokens. While gas fees fluctuate, averaging around 1 Gwei, Ethereum's robust DeFi ecosystem and Layer-2 solutions continue to attract significant capital, solidifying its position as the leading platform for decentralized applications.
