2026-01-16 20:37:54

Ethereum mainnet is迎来 a new turning point — transaction count reaching a record high, while transaction fees have fallen to an unprecedented low. What does this mean? As the gap between layer 1 and layer 2 fees continues to narrow, application developers need to reconsider where to deploy. Liquidity, composability, and security—these core advantages of the mainnet—are becoming more competitive again. Industry trends also confirm this shift. Take Aerodrome, for example, a DeFi project that has performed well on Optimism, recently signaling plans to launch on Ethereum L1. Such a move would have been hard to imagine in the past—because the expensive fees on the mainnet discouraged many applications. But the situation has changed. When the economic calculations become clear, more projects will reassess their cross-chain strategies. The appeal of Ethereum L1 is quietly rebounding.

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NotSatoshi

· 11h ago

Damn, L1 fees have dropped to this level? Aerodrome is about to come back, how desperate does that make you haha --- Honestly, the second layer has been playing a bit too aggressively, now it’s actually squeezing the L1 fees out, which has become a blessing for L1 --- I just want to know how long this low fee can last, don’t let another NFT craze come and push it back up --- Mainnet liquidity and composability are indeed attractive, but is the security advantage being exaggerated... --- Aerodrome’s move was pretty clever, having cheap L1s without needing them—that’s just foolish --- It feels like Ethereum is playing "Lure the tiger out of the mountain," as fees drop, projects are coming back, and it’s bound to rise again

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PanicSeller

· 20h ago

Damn, has the gas fee really dropped to the lowest point? Is L1 about to turn around? I haven't heard about Aerodrome launching on the mainnet, isn't this just hype... Finally, I'm tired of Layer 2, Layer 1 is still the real deal. The mainnet is back alive, brothers. Can we buy the dip this time? Wait, transaction volume is high and fees are low? Is this data correct... It's synthesized; this time L1 might really rise. I knew all along that Layer 2 is just a transitional phase; the mainnet is the root. Here we go again, this time they’re going to cut the bagholders again. When will gas return to single digits? That would be a real rebound. Liquidity returning to the mainnet? Alright, I’ll wash up and go to sleep.

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MetaverseVagrant

· 20h ago

Wow, L1 fees have really come down. It looks like the comfortable days for those L2s are coming to an end. --- Are all Aerodrome moving back to Ethereum? Luckily, the fees are cheap enough, otherwise who would want to bother. --- To be honest, I had already given up on L1 before. The current price is indeed a bit tempting... --- Liquidity and composability are definitely things L2 can't compare to, I admit. --- Don't celebrate too early; wait until the fees rise again and you'll see, haha. --- This feels pretty good now, but I don't know how long it will last. --- The mainnet transaction fees have really dropped, it feels like Ethereum is back on track. --- Brothers, deploying now is really worth it, much better than before. --- Interesting, let's wait and see if subsequent projects will follow suit. --- I just want to ask if these low fees can last...

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LiquidationWatcher

· 20h ago

Haha, finally the day has come. L1 is no longer an exclusive club. The move with Aerodrome is indeed strategic. It seems everyone is calculating that account. When costs drop, there will be inflows; the ecosystem is just that pragmatic, haha. The compositional advantage of the mainnet has indeed been underestimated. Now it's L2s' turn to become restless. Honestly, I am optimistic about this L1 revival. Capital will always find the most cost-effective place.

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RektCoaster

· 20h ago

Oh no, finally the day has come. The L1 fee collapse has been long overdue. Aerodrome wants to reclaim L1? What does that mean? It just shows that the advantages of the second layer have vanished. Once the economic calculations are made, projects should wake up. Liquidity is the key.

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 20h ago

Laughing out loud, is L1 about to take off again? Really? Can the fees be that low? Wait, Aerodrome is also returning to the mainnet, what should I do with my L2 positions? Mainnet liquidity is indeed impressive, now the second layer is really under pressure. After such a long fee war, L1 turns around with a clever move, nice. Honestly, the cheaper gas makes me almost not believe it. L2, don’t get too happy yet, the mainnet’s move this time is a bit fierce. Lower transaction fees while increasing the number of transactions? That data is pretty impressive. Aerodrome’s move was well played, it looks like it’s returning to the mainstream. The composability aspect is definitely an unshakable label for L2, mainnet wins. Which projects will follow suit after fees drop? Want to see a list.

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0xSherlock

· 20h ago

Wow, L1 fees have really dropped? Now those Layer 2 projects must be panicking. Aerodrome is starting to flow back to L1, what does that mean? It indicates that funds are moving to the mainnet. Wait, does this mean the previous rollup narrative is over? Ethereum's turnaround against the headwinds—who would have thought?

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SmartContractPhobia

· 20h ago

Wait, are L1 fees really this cheap? I need to check if I can still save some in my wallet.

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