Ethereum fees hit lows while L2 capture users attention: IntoTheBlock
In the competitive landscape of L2s, different platforms are carving out their niches. Institutions have shown a preference for Arbitrum, which dominated 73% of Ethereums transaction volume among the top L2s. Conversely, Arbitrum accounted for only 39% of the number of transactions, while Base captured a 50% share. Notably, Blackrock and Securitize have recently applied to introduce the BUIDL real-world assets fund on Arbitrum. On the retail side, Optimism‘s OP Stack has been gaining traction through “SocialFi” applications. Coinbase’s Base L2 experienced a surge in transactions following FriendTechs airdrop, and the social media-based card game Fantasy.top generated $6 million in fees this week on the Blast L2. This diversification of applications has intensified the competition among L2s, particularly in terms of market capitalization. Optimism‘s OP token has seen a 48% increase from its April lows, outperforming ARB’s 22% gain. The OP token now surpasses ARB in both circulating market cap and fully diluted valuation. Additionally, venture capital firm a16z‘s $90 million investment in OP has bolstered the project’s resources and credibility. The ongoing competition among L2s is leading to lower fees for Ethereum in the short term. However, it is simultaneously fostering a rich ecosystem of applications that promise to stimulate economic activity




