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Ethereum’s Decline in DeFi Market: A Shift in the Landscape

DeFi activity and network usage are on a downward trend, with Ethereum dominating the market. This downturn has been matched by a loss of market share to rival networks like Tron and Solana, who are rapidly gaining ground in the DeFi space.

The burn rate, which measures the number of Ether tokens destroyed or “burned” through network transactions, has also decreased significantly. On August 10th, only 121 ETH token was burned, compared to the 85,000 daily figures prior to this upgrade. The number of ETH tokens that were burned in the past 24 hours was only 3,885, but an astonishing 18,000 token has been issued, leading to a total of 14,115 ECT being circulated. This has caused Ethereum to become inflationary, which is not ideal for the network.

A significant factor in this decrease is the drop-off in daily active addresses and transactions on the Ethereum blockchain, with daily Active Addresses falling from 74,000 on July 22nd to 386,000 on August 11th, 2012. The decrease in network usage has a direct impact on the collection and burning of gas fees, which is incredibly important to Ethereum’s economy.

Meanwhile, other networks are taking advantage of Ethereum due to its economic difficulties. Solana, for instance, has seen its total value locked (TVL) in DeFi increase by almost four times since January 1st, reaching an impressive $4.72 billion at press time. The surge is proof that Solana can bring in both users and liquidity, which will further weaken Ethereum’s position as the leading player in the DeFi market.

Etheruem has experienced a significant 17% decline in TVL since August 1st, dropping from $47 billion to approximately $39 billion. The drop is a clear indication of heightened doubts about Ethereum’s ability to facilitate DeFi transactions efficiently and cost-effectively.

However, Ethereum remains relatively stable at its price (down 13% in the past two weeks) and up 39% over the last year. Solana’s price has risen by 487% in the past year, positioning it as a strong contender in both the DeFi and global market.

The Funding Rate of Ethereum has shown signs of strength thanks to its recent upturn from negative to positive, providing investors and traders with reassurance. Meanwhile, BlackRock and Fidelity have invested heavily in Ether, purchasing $761 million and $282 million for their ETH ETFs. The influx of institutional capital could provide a much-needed lift to Ethereum’s already struggling ecosystem.

In essence, Ethereum represents underlying changes in the landscape of DeFi; as competition grows stronger and more competitive, so too will the upcoming upgrades to “Ethernet 2.0” that will both increase scalability and lower fees. Until then, Ethereum’s community will be watching with concern as its dominance in the DeFi space diminishes.

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