SKALE (SKL) is a modular blockchain network (Layer 1), fully compatible with Ethereum (EVM), that allows each dApp to operate on its own "sidechain" — scalable, customizable, and with no gas fees. The tokenomics of SKL allows for staking, governance, and covers subscription costs to deploy these sidechains. A recent upgrade, "Pacifica V3," increased block speed by 108% and transactional performance by 122%. Price predictions for 2025 vary: from conservative ranges (≈ $0.02 average) to more optimistic estimates of up to $0.058.