#avax Here are the latest and most relevant updates about Avalanche (AVAX): Key Network Updates

• Avalanche9000 / Etna Upgrade

Since December 2024, Avalanche9000 (also known as Etna) has reduced transaction fees on the C-Chain by up to 96%–99%, making the network much more accessible and attractive, with a significant increase in developer adoption   .

The Retro9000 program allocated about $40 million in grants for projects in subnets through community voting  .

• Building Subnets (Customizable L1)

The network has institutional and VC support after raising $250 million to support the launch of subnets and customized L1 infrastructures   .

Standard Chartered's coverage projects that such a structure could elevate AVAX to $55 by the end of 2025 and up to $250 by 2029, reinforcing scalability via subnets  .

• Roadmap 2025 & AI+Web3

In 2025, Avalanche will launch Network 3.0, with near-instant purposes, renowned subnets as L1, AI infraBUIDL integration (a $100 million fund), and the Build.avax.network platform  Activity and Adoption

• After the upgrade, on-chain volumes and TVL skyrocketed—with daily transactions exceeding 350 thousand and DeFi volumes between $20–25 billion in February 2025  .

• Partnerships and real-world use are on the rise: notable is Mastercard expanding tokenization in Latin America  and integration with voucher initiatives in Asia  .

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💡 Price Outlook

• Market forecasting models indicate AVAX between $31 and $169 (in 2025), with an average of around $74  .

• More aggressive AI-based forecasts suggest that AVAX could reach $200 in early 2025, reflecting a 550% growth  .