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Ethereum Troubles: Challenges and Future of ETH

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

5 hours ago


The Ethereum ecosystem is performing below expectations, giving way to new competitors like Solana.

ETH Price Struggles and Development Challenges

ETH's price in the crypto market has shown significant volatility over the past year. Despite rising above $4,000, it hasn't retested its all-time high of $4,891.70. Ethereum's price has fallen by 53.03% over the last 365 days. Experts point to strategic mistakes, such as prioritizing Layer-2 solutions over sharding, limiting activity on the base level.

Threats from Solana and Competing Blockchains

The Solana blockchain is gaining traction due to its user-friendly approach and advantageous conditions. Solana offers high transaction speeds and low costs, attracting users and developers. Institutional interest has also been shown towards Solana. The blockchain has drawn attention from Pantera Capital and Multicoin Capital and has been integrated by Visa for USDC settlements.

Will Ethereum Overcome Market Challenges?

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou noted that Ethereum may begin addressing its leverage issues to regain dominance. He advocates for improved risk control systems to prevent exploitation in liquidation mechanisms. Ethereum's future trajectory will be determined by its ability to adapt and innovate.

While Ethereum faces significant challenges, its capability to adapt and innovate could determine its future trajectory in the market.

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