@thunde

Ethereum’s recent Gas fee fluctuations have reshaped DeFi user behavior, with chain data revealing clear trends. Spikes to 100+ Gwei during NFT mints or airdrops have driven 25% of casual users to Layer 2s, where fees are 1-5% of mainnet costs. However, stable baseline fees (20-30 Gwei) have kept core DeFi activity steady—trading volume and TVL on mainnet are down just 5%. Power users prioritize mainnet’s security for large transactions, while retail users opt for L2s. This bifurcation has stabilized overall DeFi activity, as L2 growth offsets mainnet’s occasional lulls. Gas volatility will continue to redirect users but won’t derail sector growth, thanks to Ethereum’s layered ecosystem.

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