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CryptoKitties, a virtual game centered around breeding and trading digital cats, unexpectedly highlighted the limitations of the Ethereum blockchain. The game's immense popularity led to a significant surge in network traffic, causing congestion and high transaction fees. It served as an early real-world stress test for Ethereum, revealing the need for solutions like layer-2 scaling and more robust infrastructure to handle decentralized applications with mass appeal.