Recently, Ethereum has staged an interesting reversal: on-chain daily active addresses and transaction volume continue to hit new highs, and the ecosystem's popularity has clearly increased. Yet, the Gas fees that have always caused blood pressure to rise have actually dropped to around $0.03— a historic low.
In simple terms, it's like suddenly removing a high barrier. Retail investors and small projects that were pushed away by high Gas fees now have a chance to re-enter. The market is very perceptive—immediately, some start pondering: since the mainnet has become faster and cheaper, do Layer 2 solutions (like OP, ARB), which were created specifically for scaling, still need to exist? On the other side, the ecosystems of BSC and Solana are also fiercely competing. But a look into history reveals that the top Meme coins that truly create hundredfold or thousandfold wealth myths and resonate with global retail investors—SHIB, PEPE—have all grown on the Ethereum platform.
This has sparked a hot topic: has Ethereum, the "King of Public Chains," found a chance to turn things around? Can this wave of ecosystem activity give rise to new wealth effects?
But there's a problem. Betting directly on ETH's comeback or trying to chase explosive gains in Meme coins carries too much risk for ordinary investors. What’s truly worth considering is: during this potential active period of the ETH ecosystem, besides directly trading coins, is there a more stable way to enjoy the dividends of ecosystem growth while avoiding being cut by rollercoaster markets?
The answer is yes. Smart capital has long stopped thinking only about one-way price movements. They are building a "profit regardless of rise or fall" composite yield system through DeFi combinations. Especially, the combination of liquidity staked derivatives (LSD) with stablecoin lending has become the mainstream choice for many professional players. This strategy allows participation in ecosystem growth while diversifying and hedging risks more effectively.
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SchrodingerWallet
· 4h ago
Gas fees dropping to $0.03 is really amazing; it should have been like this a long time ago.
Wait, could OP and ARB really be done for? That's a bit of a punch to the gut.
Both SHIB and PEPE are from Ethereum, which indeed indicates a problem, but are people still daring to go all-in on meme coins? So exciting.
LSD plus stablecoin lending sounds good, but I'm worried it might just be another new way to trap retail investors.
Is there a chance for ETH to make a comeback? It still seems to depend on whether the subsequent ecosystem can truly sustain this wave of popularity.
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token_therapist
· 4h ago
Gas fees drop to 0.03? I need to see it happen before I believe it, I've been numb from being drained before.
Does L2 still need to exist? That's a ridiculous question to ask.
I've heard the stories of SHIB and PEPE so many times that my ears are calloused, but there are also many who haven't made any money.
DeFi combos sound good, but is LSD + stablecoin lending really safer than just going all in? I'm a bit skeptical.
Ethereum making a comeback? Let's wait and see if gas fees can stay stable first.
This wave of profits was mainly taken by those who got on board early; retail investors still risk getting caught with the bag.
Strategies that make money whether prices go up or down... I've heard too many of these, and in the end, it's still a loss.
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FallingLeaf
· 5h ago
Haha, gas fees dropping to 3 cents is really awesome, but overthinking whether L2 will die is unnecessary.
With gas fees at $0.03, PEPE is not far from the next hundredfold.
The main thing is that Ethereum is cheap and fast again, giving retail investors a chance to profit. The LSD combo is indeed quite interesting.
Making money is just like this—don't bet on a single coin, bet on the ecosystem. Diversifying risk is the real way to go.
If gas fees drop like this, those claiming SOL will surpass Ethereum should quiet down.
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AltcoinTherapist
· 5h ago
Huh, is the Gas fee really this low? Someone is probably going all in on Meme coins again.
Wait, just shouting LSD and stablecoin lending can ensure steady profits? Why does this sound so familiar...
$0.03 Gas, honestly, small investors finally have a chance to breathe.
The stories of SHIB and PEPE are indeed impressive, but can they still come up with new tricks now? I'm a bit skeptical.
Rising and cheap, can I still make money? I just want to know where the risks have gone.
Recently, Ethereum has staged an interesting reversal: on-chain daily active addresses and transaction volume continue to hit new highs, and the ecosystem's popularity has clearly increased. Yet, the Gas fees that have always caused blood pressure to rise have actually dropped to around $0.03— a historic low.
In simple terms, it's like suddenly removing a high barrier. Retail investors and small projects that were pushed away by high Gas fees now have a chance to re-enter. The market is very perceptive—immediately, some start pondering: since the mainnet has become faster and cheaper, do Layer 2 solutions (like OP, ARB), which were created specifically for scaling, still need to exist? On the other side, the ecosystems of BSC and Solana are also fiercely competing. But a look into history reveals that the top Meme coins that truly create hundredfold or thousandfold wealth myths and resonate with global retail investors—SHIB, PEPE—have all grown on the Ethereum platform.
This has sparked a hot topic: has Ethereum, the "King of Public Chains," found a chance to turn things around? Can this wave of ecosystem activity give rise to new wealth effects?
But there's a problem. Betting directly on ETH's comeback or trying to chase explosive gains in Meme coins carries too much risk for ordinary investors. What’s truly worth considering is: during this potential active period of the ETH ecosystem, besides directly trading coins, is there a more stable way to enjoy the dividends of ecosystem growth while avoiding being cut by rollercoaster markets?
The answer is yes. Smart capital has long stopped thinking only about one-way price movements. They are building a "profit regardless of rise or fall" composite yield system through DeFi combinations. Especially, the combination of liquidity staked derivatives (LSD) with stablecoin lending has become the mainstream choice for many professional players. This strategy allows participation in ecosystem growth while diversifying and hedging risks more effectively.