Ethereum's gas optimization efforts, like EIP-1559 and Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Optimism, Arbitrum), reduce transaction costs and improve scalability. These enhancements make the platform more attractive to developers by lowering barriers to entry and enabling cost-efficient dApps. However, competition from high-performance blockchains like Solana and Avalanche, with lower fees and faster transactions, challenges Ethereum's dominance. Long-term developer retention hinges on Ethereum's ability to sustain gas optimizations, advance sharding, and maintain its robust ecosystem, including DeFi and NFT dominance. While gas improvements bolster developer confidence, ongoing innovation and community support are critical to ensuring Ethereum remains a top choice for building decentralized applications.