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If you’ve been active on Ethereum lately, you’ve probably noticed something that would’ve sounded impossible a couple of years ago: gas fees often look boringly low. And that’s exactly why gwei is worth talking about again—because when gwei is calm, it usually reflects deeper shifts in network demand, blockspace dynamics, and where activity is actually happening.
 
Quick refresher: what is gwei (and why does it matter)?
 
Gwei is a unit used to quote Ethereum gas prices.
 
1 gwei = 1,000,000,000 wei (wei is the smallest unit of ETH).
In practice, gwei is the “price per unit of gas” you’re offering to get your transaction included. (coingabbar.com)
 
Latest snapshot: gas has been trending unusually low
 
Recent data shows Ethereum’s average gas price has been hovering in the low single digits (gwei) in late April 2026, with daily readings around ~1–5 gwei on multiple days. (ycharts.com)
That’s a stark contrast to prior cycle peaks where “normal” could mean tens (or hundreds) of gwei during congestion.
 
What’s driving this (the real story behind the gwei number)
 
Demand is being absorbed elsewhere (especially Layer 2s)
A big structural change is that a large share of user activity has migrated to rollups/L2s, which reduces constant pressure on Ethereum mainnet blockspace. Some recent commentary puts L2s as the dominant share of throughput vs mainnet. (coinlaw.io)
 
EIP-1559 changed fee behavior and improved predictability
Under EIP-1559, Ethereum introduced a base fee that adjusts with demand and is burned, plus an optional priority fee (tip) to incentivize inclusion. This makes fees more systematic and less “guessy,” especially in normal conditions. (eips.ethereum.org)
 
Low gwei doesn’t mean “Ethereum is dead” — it means congestion is low Gwei is best understood as a congestion meter. When blockspace competition is low, gwei drops. When there’s a sudden NFT mint, memecoin frenzy, or liquidation cascade, gwei spikes fast.
 
Practical takeaway (how I’m reading gwei right now)
 
For users: it’s a great window for actions that are “nice-to-have” (token approvals clean-up, contract interactions, moving funds) because fees are relatively forgiving.
 
For builders/investors: consistently low gwei often signals that the center of gravity is shifting—mainnet is increasingly settlement + high-value actions, while L2s handle the day-to-day volume.
 
For everyone: watch for inflection points. When gwei starts rising persistently (not just a one-hour spike), it usually means demand is returning to mainnet blockspace in a real way.
 
Final thought
 
Gwei is a small unit with a big message: it’s the simplest “heartbeat” indicator for Ethereum. Right now, that heartbeat is steady and quiet—which, historically, can be exactly when the next narrative starts building.
 

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Ethereum solidified its position as the top blockchain in 2024 by generating $2.48 billion in fee revenues. However, this strong performance in fees contrasted with the underwhelming price action of ETH during the same period.
In total, Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains collectively earned nearly $6.9 billion in transaction fees in 2024.
Ethereum Maintains Leadership Despite Upgrades
According to a CoinGecko report, Ethereum’s fee revenues rose by 3% compared to $2.41 billion earned in 2023.
Despite the Dencun upgrade in March 2024, which lowered transaction costs on Layer 2 solutions, Ethereum continued to dominate fee revenues. The migration of users from the Layer 1 mainnet to Layer 2 solutions did not hinder its strong market position.
Monthly revenues for Ethereum ranged from $62.82 million to $606.77 million throughout the year. The blockchain's most profitable quarter in two years was the first quarter of 2024, generating $1.17 billion, nearly half of its annual fee revenue. This surge was driven by airdrop initiatives and heightened on-chain activity.
Other Blockchains: Tron and Solana on the Rise
Tron ranked second in fee revenues, earning $2.15 billion in 2024—a staggering 116.7% increase from $922 million in the previous year. This growth was largely driven by the expanded use of stablecoins, with Tron’s monthly earnings hitting $342.54 million in December 2024.
Solana experienced the highest percentage growth, with its fee revenues skyrocketing by 2,838% from $25.55 million in 2023 to $750.65 million in 2024. This surge was fueled by increased transaction activity, which even caused network congestion in April 2024. Solana’s monthly revenues peaked at $197.5 million in November 2024.
Bitcoin and BNB Chain: Modest Growth
Bitcoin saw its fee revenues grow by nearly 16%, while BNB Chain recorded an 8.7% increase. Although these gains were more modest, they were still significant. Bitcoin’s growth was supported by innovations such as Ordinal NFTs, BRC-20 tokens, and the development of Rune tokens.
Conclusion: Ethereum Remains Dominant
Despite competition and changes within the ecosystem, Ethereum has proven its ability to remain a dominant force among blockchains. Its fee revenues far outpaced those of other blockchains, reaffirming its central role in the crypto industry. However, the rise of Tron and Solana highlights the rapidly evolving market and the emergence of new players.

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