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Ethereum is now entering a complex transition phase. Post-Merge, the network shifted to
Proof-of-Stake, followed by the successful Dencun upgrade that significantly reduced Layer 2 (L2) transaction costs. The strategic focus has also shifted: Ethereum has become a settlement layer, while execution is carried out by *rollups* like Base and Arbitrum.
Although institutional adoption is increasing through the launch of
$ETH Spot, Ethereum faces significant challenges. Intense competition from Solana, liquidity fragmentation across various L2s, and the return of inflationary characteristics in ETH supply have sparked debates about its asset value. Market sentiment tends to be mixed because ETH's price performance lags behind Bitcoin, even as technical development toward the
Pectra upgrade continues to improve scalability and user experience in the future.
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