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Ethereum hits record 200M transactions in Q1 2026 amid strong Layer 2 and stablecoin growth

Protocol Fundamentals
17 Apr 2026
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Ethereum processed a record 200.4 million base-layer transactions in Q1 2026, marking its busiest quarter ever and a strong recovery from 2023 lows. This surge is mainly driven by Layer 2 networks and stablecoin settlements, which increase transaction counts but do not fully translate into higher fees or token value after recent upgrades. Despite this activity growth, Ethereum's native token price remains over 50% below its August 2025 peak, highlighting a divergence between network usage and market price. The coming quarters will reveal if this growth trend continues and if it reflects genuine user adoption or increased bot activity.

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