Ethereum's Transaction Surge Highlights Layer 2 Expansion Benefits

Ethereum recently achieved a record high of processing approximately 2.88 million transactions in a single day, according to Odaily. Despite this surge, the average transaction fees remained low, showcasing an unusual pattern of high throughput with low costs. This reflects the effectiveness of Ethereum's long-term technological strategy, particularly the Layer 2 scaling solutions. As usage increases, the mainnet continues to operate smoothly, transitioning into a neutral settlement and coordination layer. This modular architecture aligns more closely with the layered logic of traditional financial infrastructure, where the base layer focuses on security, certainty, and final settlement, while the upper layers handle innovation and execution complexity. However, the report cautions that recent transaction volumes may include low-value activities such as address poisoning, which is notably prevalent in stablecoin transactions. Therefore, using transaction volume alone to measure genuine economic activity requires careful consideration.