Ethereum Layer-2 Protocols Reach 29.64 Million Gas Units Per Second

Ethereum layer-2 protocols are achieving record transaction speeds, with Coinbase's BASE leading the advancements.

  • Cumulative transaction throughput for layer 2s reached 29.64 million gas units per second (Mgas/s).
  • BASE accounts for 67% of total throughput.
  • Layer-2 protocols are designed for higher transaction volumes at lower costs.
  • Concerns exist regarding the sustainability of demand and potential capacity exhaustion.