Ethereum Ecosystem in 2026: What Changed in DeFi
A data-driven look at how Ethereum has transformed since 2024 — EIP-4844 cut L2 fees by 90%+, spot ETH ETFs pulled in $9.8B in 2025, 33% of ETH supply is now staked, and stablecoins on Ethereum crossed $158 billion.
A data-driven look at how Ethereum has transformed since 2024. EIP-4844 cut Layer 2 transaction costs by 90%+, spot ETH ETFs pulled in $9.8 billion of net inflows during 2025, roughly 33% of ETH supply is now staked, and stablecoins on Ethereum crossed $158 billion. The report also previews the H1 2026 Glamsterdam upgrade — parallel execution, native account abstraction, and 100M+ gas per block — and lays out a practical L2 selection guide for builders and users.