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Ethereum’s $6 Billion Burn Rocks the Crypto World

by BlockNews Team
May 31, 2023
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  • Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559 has led to the burning of 3.33 million ETH or $6.1 billion, showcasing its unique aspect in the crypto world.
  • Opensea has burned 230,050 ETH since August 5, 2021, while everyday ETH transfers are the primary fuel for burning, with over 285,576 ETH destroyed through regular transactions.
  • Notable contributors to burning include Uniswap v2 and v3 transfers, Tether’s ERC20 transactions, Metamask, USDC, Otherdeed, and forming new contracts, signifying a diverse range of participants involved in the Ethereum network’s transformation.

The Ethereum network has experienced a flurry of activity in the last two years. A significant shift occurred with implementing the Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP 1559), which introduced the London hard fork. Since then, an impressive 3.33 million ETH, worth roughly $6.1 billion, has been incinerated. The current burn rate is approximately 3.51 ETH per minute, further emphasizing this unique aspect of the Ethereum network.

Opensea, a prominent platform, has played a significant role in this large-scale burning process since August 5, 2021. It has destroyed an astounding 230,050 ETH, setting the stage for future advancements in the Ethereum timeline. In the initial 90 days alone, over 700,000 ETH were eliminated from existence, demonstrating the potential magnitude of future burn rates.

Ordinary ETH transactions serve as the primary driving force behind this ongoing combustion. Regular ETH transfers have eliminated a substantial 285,576 ETH, valued at approximately $522 million. Opensea is the second largest contributor to the burning, destroying 230,050 ETH through related transactions. Additionally, Uniswap v2 transactions have significantly impacted the burn rate, with 179,571 ETH destroyed since 2021. Together, these three entities account for nearly 700,000 ETH.

Several other notable contributors have also participated in the burning process. Tether’s ERC20 transactions have destroyed 146,837 ETH, while Uniswap v3 transfers have removed 120,889 ETH from circulation. The all-time leaderboard of top contributors to Ethereum’s burning event includes well-known entities such as Metamask, USDC, Otherdeed, and newly formed contracts, highlighting the diverse range of participants involved in this unique occurrence.

Ethereum NFT Market Soars

The Ethereum non-fungible token (NFT) market has witnessed a significant increase in sales volume over the past few months, reflecting growing investor confidence. In January 2023, the monthly sales volume reached $1.2 billion, and by the first week of April, it had already recorded $316 million in trading volume. Bullish sentiments from prominent investors bolster this positive trend for Ethereum NFTs.

Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz recently stated on Twitter that he expects Ethereum to hit $10k this year, calling it “the most undervalued asset in the crypto space.” Similarly, venture capitalist Tim Draper predicts that Ethereum will reach $250k by 2022 or 2023.

The surge in Ethereum’s NFT market sales volume can be attributed to increased investor confidence in the asset class, and with influential investors like Novogratz and Draper expressing optimistic outlooks on ETH, this trend will likely continue well into the future.

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