Ethereum network fees have experienced a significant upswing following the implementation of the Shapella upgrade on April 12th. In the last 30 days, onchain fees have soared by over 153%, from a prior rate of $4.65 per transfer to a current average of $11.80 per transaction. The data highlights a substantial surge in the costs associated with Ethereum network transactions, indicating a notable increase in onchain activity.
Onchain Fees on Ethereum Network Soar by 153% in a Month, While Arbitrum’s Daily Transactions Exceed ETH Post-Shapella Upgrade
Over the past month, Ethereum network fees have witnessed a material surge, with the cost of onchain transfers surging from $4.65 per transaction on April 1, to an average of 0.0064 ether or $11.80 per transfer at present. The data reveals a staggering 153% increase in the average fees charged by the Ethereum network in just 30 days.
Moreover, even the median-sized protocol fees on the network have experienced a significant upswing, soaring 157% higher from $2.13 per transfer on the first of April to the current rate of 0.003 ether or $5.49 per median-sized transaction.
