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Uniswap protocol’s founder and CEO, Hayden Adams, has entered the ongoing discussions about Ethereum (ETH) gas fees. He envisions a future where Ethereum users won’t have to worry about these fees.
Uniswap CEO’s Vision for Ethereum
Over the weekend, Adams, the creator of one of the largest Decentralized Exchanges (DEX), Uniswap, voiced his thoughts on Ethereum’s gas fees on the X (formerly Twitter) platform. He stressed that users should not have to deal with these costs, which can be a barrier to accessing decentralized finance (DeFi) and other blockchain services.
The Ethereum community has been discussing how to reduce the high costs of on-chain transactions, which have hindered broader network adoption. Gas fees, paid in ETH to complete transactions on the Ethereum network, are necessary to compensate miners who maintain the Ethereum blockchain. These costs depend on network demand and can increase during congestion.
Lower or no gas fees could attract consumers to the Ethereum ecosystem who previously couldn’t afford the high transaction costs. This could present better opportunities for managing on-chain operations and potentially increase the demand for ETH.
Adams’ statement signals a potential game-changing shift in blockchain technology accessibility and user experience. His goal is to improve the inclusivity and efficiency of DeFi and other applications. By removing the financial burden of gas costs, Adams hopes to make Ethereum more accessible and inclusive, potentially boosting user adoption and participation in the DeFi sector.
This proposed change could also make Uniswap more competitive and attract consumers seeking cost-effective DeFi trading options. However, removing the gas fee from its platform and sparking a new wave of acceptance may not be an easy task.
Addressing Ethereum’s Gas Fees
Ethereum’s team has been actively working to address the network’s gas fees. They have introduced several significant upgrades, such as the Dencun upgrade, the EIP-7706 proposal, and the ongoing Pectra upgrade.
In March, the Dencun upgrade was introduced, effectively lowering ETH gas fees to their lowest point since 2020. This upgrade reduced ETH’s data storage needs, subsequently lowering its gas prices.
The upgrade has significantly improved the network’s capabilities. Before the Dencun upgrade, the network could only process 13 to 60 Transactions Per Second (TPS). Now, after the integration of Dencun, the network can handle between 30,000 and 100,000 TPS.
