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Ethereum continues to break new ground as its Layer 1 (L1) network posts unprecedented transaction and staking milestones. On February 13, weekly transaction volumes across the Ethereum ecosystem, including L1 and Layer 2 (L2) networks, exceeded 2.15 billion, with daily activity consistently surpassing 300 million transactions. The surge highlights Ethereum’s expanding role not just as a settlement layer, but as a hub for AI-driven on-chain activity. Ethereum L1 Weekly Transactions Exceed 17.3M; Staking Ratio Surpasses 30%—Both Hitting All-Time Highs 1. Transaction Volume Milestones1）Historical Peak: As of February 13, total weekly transactions across the Ethereum ecosystem (L1 + L2s) surpassed 2.15 billion for the first… — OKX Ventures (@OKX_Ventures) February 14, 2026 Transaction Volume Milestones Ethereum’s L1 layer reached a new all-time high, recording 17.3 million weekly transactions. While this represents only 0.2% of total ecosystem transactions, L1 continues to settle the full value of the Ethereum network, emphasizing its central role in value transfer. Year-over-year growth is staggering. Weekly L1 transactions climbed 18.4% WoW and surged 420% compared to the same period in 2025, showing both sustained momentum and expanding network adoption. Transaction distribution remains heavily skewed toward L2 networks. 96.8% of transactions occur off-chain, with Lighter capturing roughly 45% of activity, followed by Base at 30%. Despite the volume shift, Ethereum maintains high cost efficiency. Median L1 transaction fees have dropped to historic lows, a clear sign that scaling upgrades are performing as intended. Gas Consumption & Blob Market Pressure The introduction of Blobs via EIP-4844 has enabled Ethereum to handle higher data throughput, but recent transaction surges are pushing the network to near-maximum capacity. Blob space utilization has remained above 98% for the last three days, forcing a 15% increase in the Blob Base Fee and raising L2 submission costs. L1 Gas prices have become highly volatile. Peak…

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