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The Ethereum network continues to lead in the adoption of decentralized applications (DApps) in terms of volumes and deposits. Despite competing chains like Solana and BNB Chain benefiting from lower transaction fees, which enhance metrics such as unique active addresses, Ethereum’s DApp volumes can still be inflated by well-funded entities.
Recent activity surges on the Ethereum network defy broader cryptocurrency market trends and contradict other usage metrics. While it’s difficult to confirm any manipulation, it’s crucial to acknowledge that even with a substantial $2.4 transaction fee, figures can be distorted, especially in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications where deposits can surpass $1 billion.
According to DappRadar, Ethereum was the sole network among the top 20 to report a volume increase, marking an impressive 83% growth compared to the previous week. In contrast, protocols like BNB Chain, Polygon, Solana, and TON experienced an average volume decrease exceeding 30%. Additionally, Ethereum’s 475,980 active addresses pale in comparison to BNB Chain’s 1.18 million and Solana’s 1.62 million.
Interestingly, Ethereum’s volume surge did not coincide with an increase in user numbers. The use of unique active addresses as an indicator shows an 8% decrease in Ethereum users compared to the previous week, which, although better than its competitors, is paradoxical given its significant volume increase.
One might speculate that despite having fewer users due to higher fees, Ethereum’s growth in deposits might have compensated for the drop in activity.
Data indicates that Ethereum’s total value locked in DeFi applications dropped by 17.5% over seven days, while competitors like Solana and Avalanche attracted more deposits. Moreover, the number of DApp transactions on Ethereum did not rise during this period of increased volumes, suggesting a need for deeper analysis to understand this anomaly.
Ethereum’s volume surge was driven primarily by a 422% increase in Balancer over seven days, totaling an impressive $40.6 billion. To put this in perspective, Balancer’s volume was 13 times higher than the total activity on BNB Chain during the same period. However, Balancer’s significant volume increase did not correspond with improvements in other metrics; the DApp saw a 5% decrease in unique addresses and a 14% drop in transactions within the same week.
Excluding Balancer’s contribution, Ethereum’s volume growth over seven days actually decreased by 5%, as this single DApp accounted for 59.5% of the entire network’s volume. While it’s common for one DApp to dominate a blockchain’s volume — PancakeSwap drives BNB Chain, and Uniswap dominates Polygon — Ethereum’s reported activity growth should be viewed cautiously due to the distortion caused by one DApp’s data.
Understanding the true demand behind Balancer’s volume surge poses a challenge. Even if some trades within the DApp are marginally profitable, this does not definitively indicate user intent. For example, Binance recently flagged the Balancer (BAL) token for potential delisting on July 1, which could be related to the DApp’s unusual activity, although establishing a direct link between these events is complex.
This article does not offer investment advice or recommendations. All investment and trading decisions involve risks, and readers should conduct their own research before making any decisions.
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