- Ethereum transaction record reached on December 29, 2025.
- Fees reduced to $0.17 due to system upgrades.
- 2.2M transactions achieved with higher throughput.
Ethereum recorded 2.2 million transactions on December 29, 2025, setting a daily high. Upgrades like Pectra and Fusaka increased throughput by 33% and lowered average fees to $0.17, enhancing mainnet performance and drawing liquidity from Layer 2 solutions.
Ethereum’s mainnet processed a record 2.2 million transactions on December 29, facilitated by recent technological upgrades.
Ethereum’s mainnet processing reached a historic peak with the execution of 2.2 million transactions on December 29, 2025. Recent upgrades, notably Pectra and Fusaka, played a pivotal role in optimizing validators and enhancing throughput efficiency. These improvements significantly reduced transaction costs, with average fees dropping to approximately $0.17.
Though key figures such as Vitalik Buterin have not publicly commented on this milestone, it reflects positively on the company’s innovative capacity and hands-on approach. Ethereum’s solid market performance is illustrated by its $4.2 billion net inflows for the year.
“Ethereum added $4.2B to lead 2025 net flows.” — Artemis, Analytics Platform
The latest upgrade was pivotal, impacting the overall market and developer engagement. Records indicate an unprecedented deployment of 8.7 million smart contracts in Q4 2025. Ethereum maintains a lead within the ecosystem, despite some liquidity shifts from Layer 2 solutions back to the mainnet.
Ethereum enthusiasts are optimistic about the impacts of the Pectra and Fusaka upgrades. Staking queues have grown, demonstrating increased interest in participating in network activities. Future advancements could further enhance transaction throughput and reduce operational costs, bolstering Ethereum’s position in crypto markets. Historical data shows Ethereum as a leader in financial tokenization, supporting various applications and industries.
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