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While Ethereum's native transactions per day reached an all-time high in January 2024 (source), transaction processing on scaling networks keep showing unprecedented growth.

In May 2024, activity on Ethereum layer-2 solutions surged, with L2 transactions representing around 87% of total transactions on the Ethereum network compared to 77% before the Dencun upgrade, as reported by Coinbase Institutional.

However, an even more dramatic increase occurred in June according to data from L2beat. On June 16th, Ethereum scaling networks achieved a combined peak of 246 TPS, driven primarily by over 101 TPS on Xai, a new layer-3 solution focused on gaming. This surpassed any previous peak for overall Ethereum transaction throughput.

While TPS is an imperfect metric, it does demonstrate the increasing capacity of scaling networks to handle transactions as usage grows. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin himself noted recently that layer-2 platforms have become the "ultimate playground for action", attracting both users and institutions to their efficient and low-cost transaction capabilities.

Fees paid by users to Ethereum miners also tell a compelling story, with average gas costs plummeting to under 10 gwei compared to highs of over 30 gwei seen last November. This reduction in costs has been driven predominantly by layer-2 rollups dramatically increasing throughput while maintaining security of the base layer.

Major scaling solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism continue expanding their ecosystem reach and TVL. Innovations on layer-3 like Xai also show the potential for specialized applications to optimize transaction processing even further. As developers explore these advanced layers, Ethereum's overall scalability and usability will surely continue strengthening in the years to come. While short-term price action may remain turbulent, fundamentals indicate Ethereum’s growth shows no signs of abating as scaling takes hold. This paves the path to a future where decentralized technologies are accessible to all.

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